Papers of the War Department: 1784-1800

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Date	Title	Author	Recipient	Summary
May 3, 1792	Knox informs Williams of promotion	Henry Knox	Brigadier General Otho H. Williams	Letter, advises regarding appointment as Brigadier General.
November 4, 1790	General Orders to Kentucky and Pennsylvania militia	Josiah Harmar	[not available]	Harmar says the order and regularity of the militia on their return to the Ohio River was highly commendable. Notwithstanding losses, notes the destruction of corn and vegetables, and killing of 100 warriors. Militia from Kentucky to receive pay until 10th instant, then draw provisions and march home. General returns thanks to every officer and private for good conduct, and discharges them with...
November 25, 1800	Certification of payment; E. Beldin, for printing proposals for supply of rations and notification to officers to report to Brigadier General Wilkinson	William Simmons	Samuel Dexter	Certification of payment; $61.10 to E. Beldin, for printing proposals for supply of rations and notification to officers to report to Brigadier General Wilkinson.
December 3, 1799	Certification of payment; Anthony Foster, for supplies furnished and payments made by order of Brigadier General Robertson to Wolf’s Friend (Indian)	William Simmons	James McHenry	Certification of payment; $287.65 to Anthony Foster, for supplies furnished and payments made by order of Brigadier General Robertson to Wolf’s Friend (Indian), while enroute to the seat of government.
May 7, 1792	Reluctantly accepting a commission as brigadier general	Rufus Putnam	Henry Knox	With reluctance, Israel Putnam informs Knox that he will accept his appointment as a brigadier general despite concerns regarding his advanced age, his health, and his family. He insists that the appointment be temporary and that he be able to retain his current position in the civil department.
October 22, 1785	Harmar informs Secretary at War of his orders to subordinates	Josiah Harmar	Henry Knox	Lieutenant Colonel Josiah Harmar, Commander, First American Regiment, informs Henry Knox, Secretary at War, of the orders issued to subordinate officers prior to his departure from Fort McIntosh. Harmar is presently in Philadelphia to assist recruiting.
February 8, 1800	Letter from the Accountant of the War Department	William Simmons	James McHenry	Simmons informs the Secretary at War that the law prohibits him from admitting Brigadier General McPherson's charges.
September 2, 1790	Matters of pay; government removal to Philadelphia; pay reductions; the lottery	Josiah Harmar	Joseph Howell	From Headquarters Fort Washington, Harmar mentions that punctual payments always ensure discipline. Is happy that Congress had determined to remove to Philadelphia. My discontinue Tenno's subscription. Reductions of officer's pay is a very hard case indeed. Does not think much about the soldiers. Harmar himself subjected to heavy personal expenses. Discusses the procurement of lottery tickets....
September 29, 1789	Instrument of Ratification: Treaty of Fort Harmar.	George Washington	[not available]	Treaty between United States and Wyandot, Delaware, Ottawa, Chippawa, Pattawattima, and Sac Nations at Fort Harmar by Arthur St. Clair Governor of Territory North west of Ohio River. Ratification took place at Fort Harmar on 9 January 1789.
April 21, 1792	Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document, Henry Knox to General Andrew Pickens	Henry Knox	General Andrew Pickens	Knox asks Brigadier General Andrew Pickens to be present at the treaty to be held at Nashville with several of the southern Indian tribes. Pickens is known for his influence with these tribes and may be successful in convincing them to join in the campaign against the northern Indians.
November 21, 1799	Letter from the Accountant of the War Department	William Simmons	Quartermaster General's Department	Simmons forwards instructions to the Agent or Deputy Quartermaster General on the Mississippi regarding the proper management of accounts pertaining to fortifications.
May 25, 1787	Josiah Harmar to General William Irvine	Josiah Harmar	General William Irvine	[not available]
September 12, 1789	Josiah Harmar to Henry Knox	Josiah Harmar	Henry Knox	[not available]
November 24, 1787	Josiah Harmar to Henry Knox	Josiah Harmar	Henry Knox	[not available]
October 8, 1800	Certification of payment; Captain James Bruff, 1st Regiment Artillerists and Engineers for expenses while detained at Seat of Government by order of Brigadier General Wilkinson	William Simmons	Samuel Dexter	Certification of payment; $55.20 to Captain James Bruff, 1st Regiment Artillerists and Engineers for expenses while detained at Seat of Government by order of Brigadier General Wilkinson
January 2, 1797	Payment of Private Robert Coane and Private John Lockner, soldiers servants of Brigadier General Wilkinson	William Simmons	[not available]	Simmons certifies payment of $26.53 to Private Robert Coane and $19.87 to Private John Lockner, soldiers, servants to Brigadier General Wilkinson.
November 18, 1799	Discussion of Fortification and Barracks Construction	James McHenry	William Simmons	Comments on progress of fortifications and barracks at Lofhes Heights. Requests a full account of supplies and materials for the Quartermaster General.
March 25, 1791	Arrangement of Levies.	Henry Knox	[not available]	A chart showing the arrangement of levies into regiments, battalions and companies and the personnel assigned to the regimental staff, the battalion staff, and the officers, non-commissioned officers, privates, and musicians assigned to companies.
June 9, 1793	Letter from Major Henry Gaither to Secretary of War Henry Knox reporting on Georgia Militia march against hostile Indian towns	Henry Gaither	Henry Knox	In this letter from Ft Fidius, Gaither reports that Georgia Militia, under leadership of Major General Twiggs and Brigadiers Irwin Clark and Blackburn with about 600 officers and men, about half mounted, marched against hostile towns, crossed the Oconee. Gaither believes current effort is to avoid the friendly towns. Gaither received answer to Seagrove's demands and sent Ensign Sedgewick with...
August 7, 1792	War and Peace with Indians, Putnam's Plan for War	Henry Knox	Anthony Wayne	War and peace with hostile and peaceful Indian nations discussed, Knox enclosed Brigadier General Putnam plan for war and his objections to commencing war in present year. Navigation report by late Major Hearts enclosed.
November 1, 1784	Harmar's Receipts	Josiah Harmar	Joseph Howell	Josiah Harmar forwards expense receipts to Joseph Howell.
September 10, 1800	Certification of payment; Lewis Deblois for rations and quartermaster expenditures for detachment of 1st, 2d, 3d Regiment of Infantry encamped at the City of Washington, commanded by Brigadier General Wilkinson	William Simmons	Samuel Dexter	Certification of payment; $56.84 to Lewis Deblois for rations and quartermaster expenditures for detachment of 1st, 2d, 3d Regiment of Infantry encamped at the City of Washington, commanded by Brigadier General Wilkinson.
March 3, 1800	Copy of Regulations for Barracks or Quarters of Officers	James McHenry	William Simmons	List of allowances for officers for housing and fuel.
June 15, 1788	Report from Colonel Josiah Harmar	Josiah Harmar	Henry Knox	Reports on the movements of General St. Clair who arrived at Fort Pitt and later attended to affairs at Ligonier. Major Doughty proceeds in a barge. Large boat laden with provisions for treaty set out for Falls of Muskingum. Mentions his tour to Mississippi River and visits to several villages on American and Spanish side. Discusses provisions to Post Vincennes, volume of emigration. Discusses...
December 1, 1800	Certification of payment; Captain Francis R. Huger, 2d Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers for travel expenses New York to Washington, by order of Brigadier General Wilkinson	William Simmons	Samuel Dexter	Certification of payment; $74.75 to Captain Francis R. Huger, 2d Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers for travel expenses from New York to Washington, and expenses while detained at Washington, by order of Brigadier General Wilkinson.