John Stagg
523 documents

Powder & Lead for the Creeks in Georgia
11/10/1792 Autograph Letter SignedHodgdon is directed to ship on board the sloop Sally, under Capt. Bethnel and now in the harbor, ten barrels of musket powder and a proportion of lead, addressed to James Seagrove, Agent to the Creek …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Powder & Ball
01/12/1792 Autograph Letter SignedKnox should provide every assistance to Mr. Manning in having the powder and ball sent to the river.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Pledge to issue linen shirts to George Carpenter
12/20/1792 Letter SignedJohn Stagg pledges to issue two linen shirts to soldier George Carpenter, who belongs to Captain John Armstrong's Company.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Overalls for Matthew Murray
06/25/1792 Autograph Letter SignedKnox is directed to deliver to Matthew Murray one pair of woolen overalls and one pair of linen overalls, being deficient articles of clothing due him according to the enclosed certificate from Lt. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Order from War Office to furnish company book to Captain Sedam
06/30/1792 Letter SignedFrom John Stagg to William Knox, a request to furnish Captain Sedam with a company book, taking his receipt.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Order from War Office to deliver arms, clothing and drumheads to Lieutenant Reed for Captain Zebulon Pike's Company
11/26/1792 Letter SignedOrder from War Office to deliver to Lieutenant Reed for Captain Zebulon Pike's Company at Trenton, sixty pairs of woolen [illegible], and [illegible] drum heads.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
On the late Major General Richard Butler's rifles
11/26/1792 Letter SignedJohn Stagg reports that the late General Richard Butler, [second in command, killed during St. Clair expedition, 4 November 1791] was authorized to make appraisement of the rifles which were private …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
On the appointment of a shoemaker of reputation to inspect shoes furnished by Billington and Young
11/29/1792 Letter SignedJohn Stagg reports to Samuel Hodgdon that he has suggested to the Secretary of War and Secretary of Treasury what Hodgdon had mentioned respecting the inspection of shoes. Recommends appointment of a …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
No Rum for Indians
11/20/1792 Autograph Letter SignedHodgdon has been directed not to ship the rum ordered for St. Marys for the use of the Indian Department. Mr. Seagrove, the superintendent, will be supplied with that article in Savannah in Georgia. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Military Stores are needed in Elizabeth Town, N.J.
04/17/1792 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedStagg orders suits of privates' clothing, blankets, and sergeants' suits for American forces at Elizabeth Town, New Jersey to be forwarded immediately.
Peter Force, Series 9. William A. Atlee, Mm 78011312.
Letters of Major General St.Clair to Secretary of War
12/01/1792 Extract of LetterThese are true extracts of the original letters of Major General St. Clair written to Henry Knox regarding the late Quartermaster General on file in the War Department of the United States as of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Lamp Kettle Mechanics
05/11/1792 Autograph Letter SignedKnox is directed to immediately engage two or three mechanics who understand how to make lamp kettles and direct them to Pittsburgh to receive orders from Major [Isaac] Craig.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Items to Pittsburgh
01/29/1792 Autograph Letter SignedThe Secretary of War requests that Knox forward to Pittsburgh, to the order of Major Isaac Craig, a number of items, including bullet moulds, boxes, hooks, and nails.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Inspection of suits of clothing of contractors Billington and Young ordered for Captain Cass at Exeter, New Hampshire
12/08/1792 Letter SignedStagg reports that Captain Constant Freeman is so engaged that he cannot attend. Both the Secretary of War and Secretary of Treasury have no objection that William Knox inspect the 50 suits of …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Horse Furniture Purchased
10/30/1792 Autograph Letter SignedThe Secretary of War has received the estimate of horse furniture purchased by Hodgdon. He thinks it best that Hodgdon pay that amount out of the $35,000 that was transmitted by warrant the previous …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Fourth of July Celebration
06/13/1792 Autograph Letter SignedKnox is directed to furnish Col. Thomas Proctor for the celebration of the Fourth of July: 47 flannel cartridges for cannon, 188 pounds of powder, six portfires, and a portion of tubes.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Extra clothing allowance for 1790-1792
1792 Document SignedExtra allowances for the years 1790 and 1791 are permitted for: sergeant's suit, corporal's suit, senior musician's suit, and musician's suit.
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)
Enclosed Letter from Secretary of War, Notification of Receipt
08/25/1792 Autograph Letter SignedIn absence of Secretary of War, Stagg acknowledged receipt of communications from Putnam, Cass[__], and Snow. Invoices for clothing, military, and hospital stores received.
Anthony Wayne Papers
Drum & Fife for Capt. Wells
03/30/1792 Autograph Letter SignedKnox is directed to issue a drum and fife with drumsticks for Capt. Wells' company.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Direction to furnish Colonel Thomas Procter with musket powder for the service of the militia infantry on the 4th of July
06/30/1792 Letter SignedSecretary of War directs that William Knox furnish Colonel Thomas Procter one hundred weight of musket powder for the service of infantry militia on the 4th of July.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Delivery to Ballard Smith
03/27/1792 Autograph Letter SignedKnox should deliver to Capt. Ballard Smith one hundred stand of arms and accoutrements complete along with five swords for sergeants. They should be transported to Richmond Virginia by water.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Deliver Powder to Colonel Thomas Procter
12/26/1792 Letter SignedHodgdon is to deliver cannon powder, blank cartridges, and hank of flow match, and port fires to Col Thomas Procter.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Cover Letter for Gen. Wayne Extract
08/10/1792 Autograph Letter SignedSecretary of War is happy to meet with Hodgdon. Encloses a letter from General Wayne to Henry Knox.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)
Commission as Quartermaster General
05/21/1792 LetterbookDiscussion of commission as quartermaster. Provides inistruction.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)
Comfortable Clothing for Abraham Springer
01/18/1792 Autograph Letter SignedHowell is directed to procure from the tailor, Mr. Springer, some comfortable clothing, at a cost of fifteen to twenty dollars, for the bearer Abraham Springer who has arrears of pay due him as a …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
