John Stagg
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Secretary has Received Letter
Informs Craig that Secretary of War has received letter.
James Robertson PapersSaddle & Bridle for Davidson
Stagg directs Knox to let Lt. Davidson of the Cavalry have a saddle and bridle of those now in store, taking his receipt.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return of Stores & Equipments
Knox is directed to immediately make out and transmit to the War Office a return of all the military and quartermaster stores and equipments that have been forwarded to Pittsburgh for the present …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return of Stores
Secretary of War is absent for few days. Letter and returns received at Pittsburg last post.
James Robertson PapersReturn of Military Stores Requested
The Secretary of War requests a return of ordnance, arms, and military stores for the campaign, including those sent on to Pittsburgh. They are for General Wayne who is setting out for headquarters.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request to send articles to New Brunswick New Jersey for recruits of Captain Bezaleel Howe Company
Request to send articles to New Brunswick New Jersey for recruits of Captain Bezaleel Howe Company under command of Ensign Andrew McClary. Items include muskets; bayonet belts; scabbards; cartridge …
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Request to Forward Clothing for Captain John Pratt's recruits
A request to have articles of clothing forwarded to New Brunswick New Jersey for Captain Pratt's recruits of 1st Sub Legion. Also mentions sending woolen overalls to Captain Cornelius Sedam's …
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Request to deliver a trumpet to Mr Oeller
By order of Secretary of War, John Stagg requests that William Knox deliver a trumpet to Mr Oeller. He says it shall be returned. Knox reports that Andrew Martin will deliver a trumpet.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request that Secretary Knox be informed on whether stores have been procured and forwarded to Pittsburg
John Stagg relays General Knox's request to William Knox to be informed on whether stores for the Quartermaster's Department have been procured, as directed on 11 May, and forwarded to Pittsburg. If …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request that Infantry Clothing be Forwarded to Captain William Buchanan of Baltimore
Stagg informs Hodgdon that Secretary of War requests delivery of 25 suits of infantry clothing for privates, to Captain William Buchanan at Baltimore, Maryland by way of the New Castle stage.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for Transport of Supplies
Secretary of War requested waggons for the transport of bags and supplies of Capt. Peirce's detachment to Pittsburgh.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Request for Clothing
Request for delivery of overalls for Captain Kerr's Company stationed in North Carolina.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Request for an Orderly Book
John Stagg, chief war department clerk, notes that Captain Sedam wants an orderly book for his company and asks that he be delivered one.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Replying to letter; enclosing invoice for clothing, hospital and military stores
Since Knox is traveling, Stagg acknowledges Wayne's recent letter. Enclosed are invoices for stores sent forward.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Reinbach's Account
Enclosed are the papers of Reinbach, the recruiting sergeant. He claims a balance due him based on the premium for recruiting men for Capt. Newman. The Secretary of War wants Howell to examine …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Recruits to Lancaster
The Secretary of War has directed that the recruits currently In Philadelphia should march to Lancaster immediately. Knox is directed to furnish a four-horse wagon to transport their baggage.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Recruiting for the Legion of the United States
Stagg orders Lt. Morris to the City of New York where he will recruit for the Legion of the United States. The men he enlists will be sent to West Point and assigned to Capt. Bezaleel Howe.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipt for Salaries Paid by the War Office
Stagg and nine other officers acknowledge receipt of their salaries from the Secretary of War.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Purchase of Strong Cheap Second-Rate Horses
Knox is directed to immediately purchase for the service of the United States two strong able-bodied cheap horses--not first rate--and two common saddles and bridles. Before Knox contracts for them, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Purchase from James Morrow
The Secretary of War requests that Knox purchase from James Morrow any of his armorer's tools that might be fit for service. They are to be appraised by an impartial man previous to payment.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Public Clothing On Hand
Hodgdon is directed to make out a "precise" statement of the public clothing on hand as it is presumed that it should be necessary to apply to the Secretary of the Treasury for a further supply.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Procurement of articles in Quartermaster's Department
John Stagg informs William Knox that there were some articles in the Quartermaster's Department, such as tents, which Secretary of War directed Wm. Knox to procure previous to appointment of …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Powder to Cooper's Ferry
Enclosed is a return of the powder forwarded from New York to Cooper's Ferry.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Powder Casks
As soon as possible, Knox should provide a wagon to transport powder casks. Knox should send a return for the quantity forwarded.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
