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A Plan for the General Arrangement of the Militia of the United States.
Letter, encloses plan for Militia. Discusses the nature of government and a republic, and how to convince citizens of the raising of a militia. Outlines Advanced Corps, Main Corps, and Reserved Corps, …
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Reference for Payson for Employment
Knox sends a letter by Payson, who is in need of employment. Knox recommends him for a position in the quartermaster or commissary departments, under Lincoln's patronage.
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Delivery of Military Stores
Son of deceased soldier requests his father's military stores be delivered to another person.
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Request for Loan
Immediate loan for Indian Commissioners to negotiate treaties.
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Enclosed Letter to Governor of Georgia
Letter, encloses draft of a letter for President's inspection.
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Charges and W. Caffry
Knox asks for return of signed receipts, disallowed charges of McCaffry's services, and agrees to pay Colonel Callaway for his services in Virginia.
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Information on Appointees
The President asks for information on appointees. Habersham is mentioned.
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Assist in Recruiting
Orders to assist Capt. John Smith with recruiting in New York City.
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Yellow Fever and Bundle of Patents from General Putnam
Secretary Knox mentions a bundle of patents given by General Putnam, sealed. Knox also states that he has been attacked by the cursed yellow fever. Having taken medicine over past days, he has …
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Purchases for Hospital Department
Supply Order, directs supply purchase for hospital department.
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Protection of southern frontier of Virginia
Secretary Knox discusses with the Governor of Virginia the militia call up and pay, along with the protection of Virginia's frontier. President Washington will concur in every reasonable measure for …
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Ordering of militia into service
Letter, directs movement of Washington District Militia to be dispatched to Miro district on Cumberland River under Brigadier General Roberston to put brigade into best possible state of defense.
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On the ordering out of militia
Letter, advises governor concerning militia. Will be paid promptly on the evidence being examined by War Department Accountant. Sums limited to those stipulated by Acts of Congress. Additional force …
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Hiring Wagon for Indian Luggage
Letter, directs hiring wagon for Indian luggage.
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Defensive Protection of Virginia
Letter, discusses temporary defensive protection of Virginia. Measures taken must only be defensive in nature.
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Defense of Frontier
President does not see need of Virginia Legislature to call up additional forces for the defense of the frontier. The militia should be sufficient.
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Appointment to Brigadier General
Requests response to appointment of Brigadier General.
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Transportation of Arms
Directs arms & accoutrements for Georgia magazine; directs cleaning muskets & bayonets. States muskets should not come from Charlottesville manufacturer.
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Payment to Meredith for Captain Greaton
Payment warrant, directs payment of remaining balance for recruiting services.
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Instructions and Stores
Encloses returns of clothing for frontier. No more stores to be sent to Georgia.
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