General Edward Hand
19 documents
Affair of the discharged officers of the West Point garrison
Discusses the affair of the discharged officers of the garrison of West Point who seized pay money without authorization. Request information on the case to inform Congress's action on the …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regarding certificate to Mr. Steele
Mentions having presented enclosed certificate to Mr. Steele who says it cannot settle. Passes this to Howell or Pierce. Asks that it be changed for one of the certificates of a like sum. The bearer, …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Back Pay for Clothing
The author has been charged three months back pay for clothing that was drawn by his regiment in 1776. He is certain that every article of clothing was accounted for although the haste with which the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Size of rifle barrels
Hand fixes the length of rifle barrels at 3 feet 3 & 1/2 inches.
Papers of Major General Edward HandRifles in transit.
Hand informs Knox that fifty rifles are being forwarded to to Pittsburg.
Papers of Major General Edward HandRifle Shipment
General Hand writes Secretary Knox on the shipment of rifles, which are packed and awaiting a wagon to transport them. Not all of the rifles were acceptable, but more are expected.
Papers of Major General Edward HandRifle Order
Secretary Knox provides the numbers of rifles currently in production, stating that one of the suppliers made shoddy rifles that he cannot approve.
Papers of Major General Edward HandReceipt for Rifle Shipment
Notification that the receipt from Thomas Martin and James Silver for transport of the remaining boxes of rifles is enclosed.
Papers of Major General Edward HandReceipt for Rifle Shipment
A receipt for two waggoners who are transporting the remaining order of rifles to Major Craig in Pittsburgh. The rifles on hand will be dispatched as speedily as possible.
Papers of Major General Edward HandProgress of gun manufacturing in York
Hand informs Knox of the progress of manufacturing guns in York, Pennsylvania.
Papers of Major General Edward HandPayment receipt received
General Hand acknowledges the receipt of Knox's previous letter, and the money advanced to pay the waggoners.
Papers of Major General Edward HandGuns from York
Hands discusses potential gun deliveries from the gunsmiths of York, Pennsylvania.
Papers of Major General Edward HandGun barrel production
Hand discusses the effect of severe weather on the production of gun barrels.
Papers of Major General Edward Hand500 Rifles to Fort Cumberland
Hand has ordered that 500 rifles be transported via Carlisle to Fort Cumberland despite the scarcity of wagons.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)100 Rifle Guns
Robert Beard has received 100 rifle guns put up in ten boxes which he is to deliver to Hodgdon within four days.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
