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Knox writes to Hodgdon regarding honorary canon for General Greene
02/07/1784 Letter SignedDiscusses the honorary cannon to be presented to Major General Greene by resolution of Congress.
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Knox refers Ogden to Morris
10/22/1787 Autograph Letter SignedKnox refers Ogden's questions to Morris and expresses regret over hearing of the poor health of Mrs. Ogden.
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Vouchers of U.S. Indian Commissioners
06/27/1788 LetterbookLedger book that documents financial activity of U.S. Indian Commissioners in the Southern department from 27 June 1788 to 2 October 1789.
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Secretary of Treasury addresses pensions to invalids
02/11/1791 Autograph Letter SignedThe Secretary of Treasury notifies the states' Commissioners of Loans that payment of pensions to invalids will be drawn on them effective 5 March 1791. Hamilton addresses suspicion of counterfiet …
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Washington is unable to satisfy St.Clair's request for official exoneration
03/28/1792 Autograph Letter SignedWashington informs St.Clair that a dearth of high ranking officers prohibits the establishment of a court of inquiry. Washington asks St.Clair to cooperate fully with his successor.
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Washington speaks to the Miamis
05/07/1793 Autograph Letter SignedWashington awards medals to Miami Chiefs and asks them to wear these decorations as signs of their loyalty to the United States.
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List of Invalids to the Massachusetts Commissioner of Loans
08/03/1793 Autograph Letter SignedKnox forwards a list of invalid pensioners to Appleton with a warrant for their upcoming payment.
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Secretary at War tenders resignation to President Washington
12/28/1794 Autograph Letter SignedKnox submits his resignation from the office of Secretary at War to the President of the United States, George Washington.
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Washington writes to Pickering regarding treaty with Western Indians
10/02/1795 Autograph Letter SignedWashington acknowledges receipt of a copy of a treaty with the Western Indians sent by Pickering.
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Report regarding the boarding of the French Ship Jumeaux
01/05/1795 Autograph Letter SignedDavid Robinett, member of the party that borded the French ship "Jumeaux," gives his account of events. The bording party attempted to seize the vessel for violating U.S. neutrality.
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Williams solicits Washington's opinions regarding scientific experiments
01/24/1796 Autograph Letter SignedWilliams seeks Washington's advice regarding the atmospheric experiments he has been conducting with thermometers and barometers.
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Secretary at War asks Van Ranselaer to report his fitness for continued service
06/14/1796 Letterbook CopySecretary at War, acting under mandated reductions in force, inquires into Van Ranselaer's fitness for continued active military service.
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Secretary at War writes to Silgreaves regarding Blount
11/25/1797 Autograph Letter SignedMcHenry informs Silgreaves that all expences accured by Mr. Blount are considered payable under contingency funds.
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Pickering articulates the President's need for security to Hodgdon
09/26/1797 Autograph Letter SignedPickering informs Hodgdon that an attempted break-in was made at the home of President John Adams. The president has inquired to Pickering regarding security.
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McKim provides intelligence to Secretary at War
01/28/1797 Autograph Letter SignedMcKim sends an intelligence report to the Secretary at War regarding the impact of the U.S. presidential election on international trade. McKim was made privy to the information while in Saint …
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Charles Carroll recommends Wilkinson to McHenry
12/08/1797 Autograph Letter SignedCharles Carroll recommends Joseph Wilkinson, the son of Colonel Wilkinson of Calvert County, to the Secretary at War for appointment into the army. Carroll asks for news from Europe and France.
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Washington writes to McHenry regarding uniform insignia
06/30/1799 Autograph Letter SignedWashington remits the cost expended by the Secretary at War in sending rank insignia to Mount Vernon. Washington states that he is expecting to have his uniform sent to Alexandria.
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Washington writes to Knox regarding Wormeley
05/22/1799 Autograph Letter SignedWashington informs Knox that a friend, Ralph Wormeley, is travelling to Boston to enroll his son at Harvard. Washington requests that Knox provide any necessary assistance to Wormeley in this …
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Hamilton writes to McHenry regarding the establishment of a military academy
11/23/1799 Autograph Letter SignedAlexander Hamilton sends his ideas regarding the founding of a military academy to the Secretary at War, James McHenry.
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