John Armstrong, Jr. writes to the Secretary's Office about the notice of sale of lands in the fourth district surveyed by Mr. Cunningham. James Trimble signs the document for Armstrong. Transcript included.
W. Armstrong writes to Professor James William Marshall (Class of 1848) about money collected from Daniel Hesey.
Jacob Thompson writes to Colonel A. O. P. Nicholson and discusses how he expects to win the US Senate seat in Mississippi. Thompson also notes that his speeches have been published in the Memphis Appeal.
United States Attorney General Jeremiah Sullivan Black writes to Jacob Thompson, Secretary of the Interior, with a legal opinion on the question of whether widows of officers and soldiers could receive a government pension if they remarry.
United States Secretary of the Interior Jacob Thompson forwards a commission from President James Buchanan (Class of 1809) to John A. B. Leonard. The commission appoints Mr. Leonard as "Secretary to sign patents for lands."
Callender Irvine writes to Alexander J. Dallas about settlement of the account of Tench Coxe. As money is owed to the United States, Irvine notes that the possibility of a lawsuit exists.
Commissary General Callender Irvine (Class of 1794) writes to Major Loring Austin, of the 8th Infantry Regiment, concerning clothing for the military recruiting services.
Commissary General Callender Irvine writes to Major Loring Austin with concerns about clothing for the 8th Infantry Regiment.
Commissary General Callender Irvine (Class of 1794) writes to Major Loring Austin in Boston and notes that clothing for the 8th Infantry Regiment has been forwarded.
Commissary General Callender Irvine (Class of 1794) writes to Major Loring Austin, of the 8th Infantry Regiment, about instructions on requesting clothing for 400 men.
President pro tempore of the Board of Trustees John Armstrong writes to two other Dickinson College trustees, William Irvine and William Bingham, and informs them of a purchase of "public buildings near the Town for the Benefit of the College ..."
William Irvine writes to John Nicholson about the political situation, especially the assumption of state debts by the federal government and "whether Elections for members of Congress, would be best in districts or general Election." Irvine, a Pe
William Irvine writes Secretary of War Henry Dearborn and explains why his son resigned from the Indian Agency.
Thomas Hartley writes to William Irvine about his recent return from Baltimore. Hartley also discusses local elections and mentions Montgomery County, Lancaster, as well as Carlisle.
General William Irvine writes to Joseph Reed, President of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania, about preparations to meet expected attempt to rescue the convention prisoners at Lancaster and York. Irvine also notes his concern wit
William Irvine writes to Robert Magaw that Dickinson College Trustees' memorial to Congress was favorably reported from committee. Irvine also notes that he has advised Senator William Grayson to send his nephew, a Mr. Orr, to Dickinson.
William Irvine writes to Alexander James Dallas regarding the survey of Harbor Creek lands on Lake Erie as retirement compensation for military service.
William Irvine writes Lieutenant Colonel David Grier and discusses officers, new recruits, and supplies. Transcript included.
Dickinson College Trustee William Irvine writes to William Simmons, Accountant of the War Department. Irvine's Army account has not yet been closed due to a supposed surplus of firewood drawn by his company.
William Irvine writes to his wife, Ann Irvine, about her journey and other various matters at home. "I... hope that you have about this time reached comfortable quarters, now near dark," as Irvine notes.
William Irvine, who writes from Philadelphia, explains to Secretary of War Henry Dearborn that his salary as Superintendent of Military Stores is "too small for the support of my family."
William Irvine, a member of the Dickinson College Board of Trustees, writes to John Nicholson regarding a letter from an unspecified Mrs. Spring. Transcript included.
William Irvine writes to Pennsylvania Governor Thomas Mifflin about a dispute that involves the Sheriff of Allegheny County. Irvine claims to "know nothing" about the dispute and recommends Joseph Postlethwaite for sheriff of Allegheny County.
Continental Congress delegate William Bingham writes to William Irvine, discussing the funding and future of Dickinson College. Irvine serves on Dickinson's Board of Trustees. Transcript included.
