War Department Letters for the years 1817 thru 1861

War Department, MD - 20 December 1817

I find that living here will be much more expensive than what I expected. I am but temporarily fixed yet, with Mr. Lowndes

War Department, MD - 13 January 1818

I have examined the case of Mr. Poirey; and find that the report of Mr. McHenry (which I transmit) contains all of the information in relation to it

War Department, MD - 22 August 1818

as I cannot postpone any longer the proposals for supplying the troops the next year, they will be issued immediately.

War Department, MD - 22 August 1818

it is possible that you may not have received a copy of the instruction to Genl. Smith, in relation to the contemplated post at the mouth of the Yellow stone river.

War Department, MD - 29 August 1818

Mr. Adams left here yesterday; and requested me to open and read the dispatches from abroad; and to forward to you such as might have any interest.

War Department, MD - 6 September 1818

Agreeably to your suggestion, I will direct the Commissioner appointed to run out the lines under the late treaty with the Creeks

War Department, MD - 19 September 1818

I enclose for your approval regulations for the Medical Department. They have been drawn up with care; and I believe are as good as can be devised for the commencement of the system.

War Department, MD - 28 December 1818

Experience has proved, that the opinion which you had formed of the movements of the Spaniards on our South western frontier, is correct.

War Department, MD - 5 January 1819

In order to meet Indian hostilities the boat will be prepared with strong bulwarks and will want a few light pieces on her deck.

War Department, MD - 5 March 1819

I have laid your statement before the President in order to take his direction in relation to it

War Department, MD - 6 March 1819

You are already informed of the motives of the President and of the arrangements which have been made to occupy in force the contemplated posts on the Missouri.

War Department, MD - 11 March 1819

The President concurs with me in opinion that any relaxation of the order of the 21st February 1818, as it relates to the correspondence between yourself and Genl. Jackson, would be improper.

War Department, MD - 10 August 1819

You will perceive on reading the report, that in many particulars the orders and regulations of the Department have not been complied with.

War Department, MD - 14 September 1819

It was impossible to make a station for the collectorship at Charleston, which would not have given offence to the rival candidates and their friends.

War Department, MD - 22 December 1819

This Department has no certain information in relation to the number of Spanish Troops in Florida; but it is believed that it does not exceed 800.

War Department, MD - 24 December 1819

Before my return to the City the President had directed preparatory arrangements for the military occupation of the Floridas if such should be the pleasure of Congress

War Department, MD - 31 December 1819

In the event of Congress authorizing the occupation of Florida every necessary preparation originating at the subordinate offices of this Department will be made in time, and ample funds will be transmitted

War Department, MD - 15 March 1820

In this state of uncertainty the President is of the opinion, that it would be improper to take any military measure now

War Department, MD - 23 March 1820

We have had the misfortune to loose our your youngest child. She died last night at 10 o'clock after a most painful illness of 16 days, the last ten of which we had but little hope of her living.

War Department, MD - 7 May 1820

Your mother is residing with us and appears to be very well satisfied. She will not return to Carolina this summer; and I hope she will make up her mind to take up her permanent residence with us.

War Department, MD - 14 July 1820

Mrs Calhoun and myself are much obliged to you for your kind suggestion and offer in relation to the springs near your residence in London.

War Department, MD - 23 October 1820

Setting jesting aside, I am glad, that you offered for the legislature; and hope sincerely, that you have succeeded

War Department, MD - 26 November 1820

I have received the money paid to Dr. Simonds; and I hope that your collection will enable you to make me a farther remittance.

War Department, MD - 8 January 1821

I know of but few instances of sickness among the residents; among them however is your mother.

War Department, MD - 22 March 1821

To execute the instructions which you have received, through the Department of State to take possession of East and West Florida, you will proceed with as little delay as may be practicable

War Department, MD - 13 May 1821

We have had very late news, from Europe. The Neapolitans have acted most cowardly. They yielded all without resistance.

War Department, MD - 18 June 1821

The truth appears to be, that the Officers of the Army, at the end of the War, had a very erroneous mode of thinking, as well on this, as many other points, which took some years to correct.

War Department, MD - 20 July 1821

I enclose for your consideration, and direction in relation to it, a letter from Gen'l. Scott

War Department, MD - 18 August 1821

Col Gadsden having accepted the office of Adjutant-General it has become -necessary to select some one to fill the place, which he occupied.

War Department, MD - 28 September 1821

The condition of the Seminole Indians in Florida is such as to require the immediate attention of Government.

War Department, MD - 14 October 1821

You will perceive, on the perusal, that the subject involves the extent of the military powers of the Governor of Florida, and is one of some delicacy.

War Department, MD - 25 February 1825

Mr Owen, the bearer is desirous of forming the acquaintance of one, so distinguished by the affection and esteem of his fellow citizens as yourself.

War Department, MD - 10 January 1861

some two hundred and fifty instructed recruits had been ordered to proceed from Governor's Island to Fort Sumter on the Star of the West, for the purpose of strengthening the force under your command.

War Department, MD - 16 January 1861

Your dispatch No. 17, covering your correspondence with the Governor of South Carolina, has been received from the hand of Lieutenant Talbot.

War Department, MD - 23 February 1861

It is proper I should state distinctly that you hold Fort Sumter as you held Fort Moultrie, under the verbal orders communicated by Major Buell, subsequently modified by instructions addressed to you from this Department