Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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Muster & Payrolls of Detachment at West Point
Enclosed are the muster and payrolls for the months of April, May, and June of the detachment of Artillery stationed at West Point.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Monies Paid to Levies
Allison is endeavoring to make a statement of the monies which ought to have been paid by Brigadier General Sevier to the levies from the territory south of the Ohio. To the contractor for supplies …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Men Who Were Paid Twice
Two of the men mentioned in Howell's letter who have drawn money from [Caleb] Swan at Fort Washington have already been paid the full amount of their arrrears. Lewis will endeavor to have these men, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Marschalk's Resignation
Having received and accepted an appointment as an ensign in a company of infantry, Marschalk resigns as Conductor of Military Stores. He expresses the high sense he entertains of the many instances …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Loading for Two Teams
David McNair will apply to Knox for loading for two teams. He may be depended as a person who will faithfully perform his engagements.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)List of dinner attendees
List of officers and gentlemen who attended the dinner earlier that month, and what they owe or paid to Mr. Elliot.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Lieutenant Little's Power of Attorney
Enclosed is the Power of Attorney given by Lt. Little of the levies to Dayton. Howell is asked to place this business in such a train that Dayton may be assured that the monies due him cannot be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letters of Major General St.Clair to Secretary of War
These 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)Letter from Keeper of Military Stores
The business of the Department still remains with John Harris, Keeper of Military Stores. No one has come forward to relieve and take charge of stores. Quartermaster General James O'Hara's boats have …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Lamp Kettle Mechanics
Knox 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)Keeping the Horses Well
Smith announces that he has purchased the blades of five acres which when added to what he has at home will, with corn, keep Hodgdon's horses well. The stable will be satisfactory for the prime horses …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Items to Pittsburgh
The 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)Instructions Regarding Duties of the Paymaster of the Troops
Swan had just been appointed Paymaster of the Troops of the United States. Steel sends him a lengthy letter with instructions regarding the forms for keeping and tending the accounts of the office.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Indian Attack on Fort Franklin, Etc.
Stewart has moved to Pittsburgh to establish a dry and wet goods business. He expects the fortifications to be finished by the end of March. He states that inhabitants of Pittsburgh would join with …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)In Support of Hodgdon
Colesworthy regrets he cannot do more to help Hodgdon but hopes that Congress will decide in his favor.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horses for the General
William Morton informs the Commissary of Military Stores that he has been fortunate enough to find all of the horses in time to forward them to meet the general to proceed with the others.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horse Furniture Purchased
The 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)Hodgdon Needed in Philadelphia, Clothing for Captain Haskell
Craig insists that Hodgdon find someone to take charge of his business at Fort Washington so that no time is lost in returning by the quickest route to Pittsburgh.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Half-Pay for Mrs. Schwartz
Hughes acknowledges that he should have responded sooner but for too many letters to write and the fact that the post only tarried for two hours. Schwartz enlisted on 14 February and is willing for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Greaton's Account
Due to being unwell and forgetful, Greaton is just now sending the receipt for the $500 Mr. Brown brought him. In examining his account, he finds that he has one month's pay more than he is being …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Getting to the Battleground
Benham announces that he arrived at Fort Jefferson in the rain. The supplies are still about fifteen miles behind with a small escort. He believes that his route will be difficult until he gets to the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Furnish the Bearer
The Secretary of War directs Knox to furnish the bearer a load to Pittsburgh if he knows of no objection against it.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fowls for Hodgdon & Wilkinson
Since it is disagreeable to walk Smith has taken the liberty of loaning Pricket's gray [horse] to Mr. Garned during his business at Fort Washington. Meanwhile he wants Garned to meet a messenger from …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fourth of July Celebration
Knox 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)Forms & Directions
Secretary of the Treasury Wolcott transmits forms for keeping and rendering Howell's accounts together with six pages of detailed instructions which will hereafter be observed.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
