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January 18, 1789 Report on the Treaty of Fort Harmar Arthur St. Clair Henry Knox Reports that the business related to the Treaty of Fort Harmar has finished. They have renewed their former engagements; that is the Six Nations, Wyandots, Chippewas, Delawares, Pottawatamies, and Sacs. They seem well satisfied. States that one good consequence is that the confederacy is broken and Joseph Brant has lost his influence. River is presently frozen and communications by water cut off....
May 13, 1793 Packet of notes to be delivered by Brigadier General Posey for pay of Garrison at Fort Franklin Joseph Howell Major Isaac Craig Brigadier General Posey is to deliver packet to Craig containing notes intended for pay of garrison at Fort Franklin. Asks that Craig give Posey duplicate receipts.
December 15, 1800 Certification of payment; Brigadier General James Wilkinson for expenses; New York to the Natchez; Fort Adams, on the Mississippi, and to City of Washington William Simmons Samuel Dexter Certification of payment; $1044.17 to Brigadier General James Wilkinson for expenses; New York to the Natchez; Fort Adams, on the Mississippi, and to City of Washington, by order of Major General Alexander Hamilton.
July 20, 1790 Secretary of War to General Harmar Henry Knox Josiah Harmar Knox informs Harmar of McGillivray's impending arrival at Philadelphia and also mentions potential frontier ramifications of war between England and Spain.
May 27, 1791 New York Lottery, Etc. Josiah Harmar Joseph Howell Howell wants Harmar to purchase for him ten tickets on his account in the New York Lottery and three on account of Howell, Harmar and Beatty. He pledges to order Capts. Asheton, Bradford, and McGurdy to forward to Harmar the returns of clothing due the men who were discharged in 1788 and 1789.
May 4, 1786 Request for Increased Salary for Josiah Harmar Henry Knox David Ramsay Lieutenant Colonel Josiah Harmar requests increased salary to compensate for the high expenses at his post. Reminds him that Harmar has no desire to take advantage of public service but seeks only reimbursement.
September 14, 1790 Giving official instructions for the Indian Campaign in the Northwest Territory Henry Knox Arthur St. Clair Knox recommends to St. Clair that a military post be established northwest of the Ohio in Miami Indian territory, the purpose of which being to awe the Indian tribes living in the vicinity as well as provide a "respectable appearance" to the British troops at Detroit and Niagara. He acknowledges that this endeavor may require many more troops than its objective is worth or that the country would...
May 5, 1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document, Henry Knox to Rufus Putnam Henry Knox Rufus Putnam Knox officially informs Rufus Putnam that he has been appointed a Brigadier General. (See transcript.)
July 1, 1797 Receipt of Brigadier General Wilkinson for pay, subsistence, forage of United States Troops Caleb Swan James Wilkinson Received of Brigadier General James Wilkinson the sum of $30,000 for pay, subsistence and forage of troops of United States.
August 22, 1798 Forwarding of Correspondence from Maryland Militia Officers James McHenry John Adams Encloses an address from the brigadier and field officers of the 3d Brigade of Maryland Militia, along with an accompanying letter from Brigadier General J. Swann to McHenry. McHenry mentions that he knows most of the officers to be valuable and influential [enclosures not included].
November 15, 1786 On the killing of Shawanese King Melanthy, General Clarke's expedition, surveying business under Captain Hutchins Josiah Harmar Henry Knox Colonel Logan's expedition burned seven Shawanese towns, took scalps and prisoners. Melanthy, the Shawanese King, was killed. Harmar laments that he was a friend of United States. Surveying business with Captain Hutchins goes on, but accompanying troops are ill equipped for winter operations. Requests new clothing.
September 10, 1798 Forwarding of Correspondence from General Officers James McHenry John Adams Forwards letters from the Quartermaster General [John Wilkins] and Brigadier General [James] Wilkinson.
April 11, 1786 Claims of Brigadier General John Stark John Pierce Board of Commissioners Fragment of a draft letter (first two pages only). Probably addressed to the Board of Treasury. Discusses his determinations regarging the claims of Brigadier General John Stark for compensation for expenses incurred during his service in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
August 16, 1790 Request for endorsement of bills; Howell's duties as Pay Master General; status of lottery; Treaty of New York with Creeks Joseph Howell Josiah Harmar Howell asks for Harmar's endorsement of a bill. His position as Pay Master General may soon cease. Lottery tickets have come up blank, but the rest are in the wheels. The weather is very warm. The paper of Saturday presents news on the Treaty with the Creeks. Ratification was Friday last. Compliments to Mrs. Harmar.
April 10, 1787 Cited letter or document, Josiah Harmar to Henry Knox Josiah Harmar Henry Knox Letter, Citation only Cited in Harmar to Knox, 05/14/1787, Harmar to Knox, 07/07/1787.
May 29, 1791 Poor Beatty, Lottery Tickets, Etc. Ebenezer Denny Joseph Howell Poor Beatty could stand it in New Brunswick no longer so Denny had to go up so Beatty could retire to his brothers in Prince Town [Princeton] where he will remain for at least a fortnight. Six of Denny's and Howell's [lottery] tickets turned out blanks, there were three prizes of 50, and one still on the wheel. Captain Steadford had great success. General Harmar should have had the opportunity to...
October 7, 1800 Certification of payment; J. Griffin, Surgeon’s Mate, for expenses traveling from Richmond to Washington, by order of Brigadier General Wilkinson William Simmons Samuel Dexter Certification of payment; $33.42 to John Griffin, Surgeon’s Mate, for expenses traveling from Richmond to Washington, by order of Brigadier General Wilkinson, and returning to Norfolk Virginia.
August 5, 1798 Demands Justification for Proposed Rank of Major-Generals Henry Knox James McHenry Acknowledges receipt of a letter informing him that Adams has appointed him a Major-General in the army. Expresses extreme dissatisfaction at his being below in rank to Major Generals Hamilton and Pinckney. Points out that Hamilton was only a captain and Pinckney only a colonel during the Revolutionary War, while he had the rank of Brigadier-General.
August 7, 1800 Certification of payment; Lewis Deblois for rations supplied troops in Georgetown under command of Brigadier General Wilkinson William Simmons Samuel Dexter Certification of payment; $39.43 to Lewis Deblois for rations supplied troops in Georgetown under command of Brigadier General Wilkinson.
July 7, 1791 Updates on Expedition to Frontier, Transportation of Rations Henry Knox Arthur St. Clair Progress of marching troops and expedition to frontier, transportation of rations to troops, and disbanding militia discussed.
January 7, 1800 Certification of payment; George Bridges, deceased, late on the expedition of General Harmar in 1790 William Simmons James McHenry Certification of payment; $25.77 balance of pay to George Bridges, deceased, late on the expedition of General Harmar in 1790.
August 12, 1788 Cited letter or document, John Hamtramck to Josiah Harmar John Hamtramck Josiah Harmar Letter, Citation only Cited in Harmar to Hamtramck, 10/13/1788.
August 8, 1793 Letter from Governor of Georgia Edward Telfair to Secretary of War Knox on council of war held by Telfair Governor Edward Telfair Henry Knox Governor of Georgia Telfair informs Knox at the Council of War based its meeting on assumption that an expedition needed to be taken against the hostile towns. Following questions and issues discussed: Best season: Fall Best place to engage enemy: Oconee at Tom's Path crossing Number of men required: 2000 horse and 3000 foot. Draft militia for term not exceeding 60 days. Use of Federal...
September 15, 1800 Delivery of regimental standards and battalion colors to Washington Samuel Hodgdon John Harris Letter, directs delivery of regimental standards and battalion colors to Washington to address of Brigadier General James Wilkinson.
October 11, 1800 Certification of payment; Samuel F. Powell for services while employed as clerk by Brigadier General Wilkinson [not available] Samuel Dexter Certification of payment; $75 to Samuel F. Powell for services while employed as clerk by Brigadier General Wilkinson.