Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)
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Answers to the Queries of Joseph Howell to the Secretary of War.
Knox responds to five questions posed by Howell regarding clothing for the levies.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Account of the Monies Put into the Hands of General Sevier
Howell encloses an account of the monies put into the hands of General Sevier for the use of the militia of the territory south of the Ohio.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Abstract of Charges Made by South Carolina Against the US (Enclosure)
An abstract of charges made by the State of South Carolina against the United States for expences incurred in the protection of the frontiers as extracted from account no. 3 rendered by the State and …
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Abstract of Charges Made by South Carolina Against the United States
An abstract of charges made by the State of South Carolina against the United States for expences incurred in the protection of the frontiers as extracted from account no. 3 rendered by the State and …
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Preparations for War
Knox assures Wayne that every preparation for war must be made in case the treaty negotiations fail, with the understanding that no actions should be taken that might hinder the negotiations or …
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Preparations for Operations Against the Indians
Knox assures Wayne that his orders are sufficiently broad to include whatever preparations are needed to execute successful offensive operations against the Indians should the treaty negotiations …
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Orders from Governor Blount and Captain White to Captain Beard
These are Gov. Blount's and Captain White's orders to Captain Beard and his company regarding the pursuit of Indians who have committed murders and depredations on the frontier.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Instructions Regarding the Pursuit of the Indians
White instructs Beard on the best ways to pursue and kill the Indians who have been responsible for murders and depredations on the frontier.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Instructions Regarding the Conduct of Offensive Operations
Knox assures Wayne that the president has given him plenary powers and full discretion to execute offensive operations against the Indians employing whatever strategy that seems most likely to result …
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Governor Blount's Orders to Captain John Beard
These are Gov. Blount's and Captain White's orders to Captain Beard and his company regarding the pursuit of Indians who have committed murders and depredations on the frontier.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Receipt.
A mostly illegible receipt signed by Philip Comigys.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Receipt for Trip to Annapolis
Debman's receipt for the expenses incurred during a trip to Annapolis.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Receipt for Militia Returns
Partially illegible receipt related to militia returns.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Receipt for Beverages
(Partially illegible) This appears to be a receipt for beverages including a half-pint of brandy.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Receipt (illegible)
Mostly illegible receipt signed by John Gray.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Readiness of the New Jersey Regiment
Hunt notifies Hodgdon that the boxes of arms have been opened for the purposes of delivery and that General Bloomfield's infantry is ready to march, although there is still a need for camp kettles and …
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Payrolls for the Militia of the Southwestern Territory
Henley informs Howell that his recent appointment as paymaster was too late to adequately examine the payrolls of eighteen officers of the southwestern militia but he will do so immediately.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Pay Due the SouthWest Territory Militia
General abstract of pay due the Militia for the defense of the Southwestern Territory under the command of Governor Blount.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Pay Due the Militia of the Southwestern Territory
Howell assures Howell that he will provide the necessary information regarding the pay due eighteen officers of the Militia of the Southwestern Territory.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Observations on the Rolls of Four Officers
Blount sends the Muster Rolls of four officers whose service, he argues, was so trivial that paying them is not justified.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)No Appropriation for the Militia Infantry in Georgia
Militia infantry and spies in the State of Georgia for whose services no appropriation has been made by the United States.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Military Stores for the New Jersey Militia
Hunt assures Hodgdon that he or his second-in-command will provide the necessary military stores for the militia now assembling at Lamberton and Trenton.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Military Stores and Equipment for Recruits
Knox informs Bray of the impending arrival of military stores and equipment intended for the recruits and orders that these items be delivered to the troops and that transportation be provided for …
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Major Hunt's Accounting Failures
Mentges comments on Peter Hunt's failure to obtain Mentges's signature for many of the articles he has delivered but he will require Hunt's adjutant to provide an exact return before he leaves …
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Knapsacks, Canteens, and Spades for the New Jersey Militia
Mentges repeats the urgent need for knapsacks, canteens and spades for 300 volunteers of the New Jersey Militia who are ready to march.
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