Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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Request to examine account of Lt John Belli of Kentucky Militia
02/03/1791 Document SignedStagg conveys Secretary of War request to examine account of Lieutenant John Belli paymaster of Kentucky Militia. He served in late expedition against Miami towns. Must rolls of militia must be filed …
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Request for muster rolls
08/01/1791 Document SignedRequest for muster of Captain Cooper's troops, dated 1 August 1791, signed by Blount. Joseph Howell indicates that documents do not appear sufficient to authorize payment of troops and forwards …
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Request for More Cartridges
08/23/1791 Letter SignedCaptain Patrick Phelon reports all men accounted for, but box of ammunition did not contain amount expected. Requests that Col Hodgdon send ammunition on next provision boat.
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Request for funds to pay troops
02/08/1791 Document SignedHowell needed money and asked for $5000 for arrearages of pay due troops.
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Replenishing My Bank Account
08/11/1791 Autograph Letter SignedAs Hodgdon is about to descend the river and may be gone many months it is imperative for Knox to replace Hodgdon's money in the bank for the use of his family. Also it is important that the money not …
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Relieving the Wounded
11/07/1791 Autograph Letter SignedThe clothing sent on is a little wet having gone through the river and there is no place here to open the bales with any kind of safety. The General thinks that they should be sent as they are on to …
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Recommendation of John Davis, Etc.
11/21/1791 Autograph Letter SignedRelative to Dr. Bond's friend John Davis, he notes that if Hodgdon will take him by the hand it will be gratefully remembered. Hodgdon may feel confident in Davis's industry, sobriety, and integrity …
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Receipts of Gibson, Powers, and Slough
05/03/1791 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is Colonel [Alexander] Gibson's receipt for $975.20 as well as Capt. William Powers' for $374.85 and Capt. [Jacob] Slough's for a like amount. The total sum is $1924.90. Ferguson wants to be …
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Receipts from Officers
04/04/1791 Autograph Letter SignedThe nine post notes of the Bank of North America, amounting to $185, shall be applied as directed by Howell . Habersham had not previously transmitted Captain Rudolph's receipts but those will be sent …
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Receipts for $320
10/08/1791 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed are receipts for $320 agreeable to Howell's request.
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Receipt of Letter
09/09/1791 Autograph Letter SignedIn the absence of the Secretary of War, Stagg acknowledges receipt of Hodgdon's letter of 30 August 1791.
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Receipt for the Pay of Major Clark's Battalion
05/18/1791 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is Major Clark's receipt for the pay of his Battalion which is the balance of the monies paid to Ferguson for two battalions of the 2nd Regiment of Levies.
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Rear Guard at Reading
07/12/1791 Autograph Letter SignedThe troops that have designated the rear guard for the expedition are at Reading on their march to Fort Pitt. The bells will be forwarded along with anything else that may be required for the …
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Ration Order for Horses of the Light Horses.
09/24/1791 Document SignedReturn for two days horse rations for seven horses of the Light Horses
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Ration Order for Horses
09/22/1791 Letter SignedReturn for two days rations for seven horses. C. Bolden notes he received rations in full.
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Purchase of Fifty Horses
05/13/1791The War Department needs to purchase fifty horses. Hodgdon describes the qualities wanted in the horses, and the general price. He also requests a supply of boats.
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Purchase of 200 Horses, Etc.
11/02/1791 Autograph Letter SignedBarr has noted the time the agent agreed to purchase 200 horses. After six days Barr is certain that no more than twenty horses have been purchased and that it will be from twenty to thirty days …
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Preparations for the Campaign
07/14/1791 Autograph Letter SignedHodgdon has not eaten or slept for the previous two days but feels his labors have been crowned with success for all went off well. He followed the boats downriver for five miles and then left them …
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Preparations for the Campaign
07/14/1791 Copy of documentThe clothing has gone forward along with every other thing, the additional shoes and colors excepted, that will be in motion in a few days. [Caleb] Swan has not returned from Maryland but, if the …
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Post Note for $160
10/07/1791 Copy of Signed DocumentLt. Morris has received the letter of the 4th of October enclosing a post note for $160 for which he holds himself accountable.
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Poor Beatty, Lottery Tickets, Etc.
05/29/1791 Autograph Letter SignedPoor Beatty could stand it in New Brunswick no longer so Denny had to go up so Beatty could retire to his brothers in Prince Town [Princeton] where he will remain for at least a fortnight. Six of …
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Pleasing Conduct, Etc.
07/07/1791 Autograph Letter SignedHodgdon assures Knox that he is pleased with his conduct, believing sincerely that his business, under Knox's management, is given the attention its importance demands. The shoes of Rupp are very good …
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Payment of the Troops in Georgia
10/17/1791 Autograph Letter SignedIn response to Howell's request, Roberts has sent his lieutenant with the money for the payment of the troops in Georgia. Howell has requested Roberts to muster his men before he leaves Charleston but …
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Paying the Wagoner
07/05/1791 Autograph Letter SignedThe bearer, George Kinesar, is the wagoner who attended Capt. Pratt's Company from Jersey. Michael Stevor, who engaged him was given sixty dollars in advance but gave Kinesar only twenty dollars …
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Pay Request
02/02/1791 Document SignedAs a consequence of information from Capain E. Beatty regarding pay and subsistence lodged in Pay Office, Doyle draws in favor of Mr. Adam Reigart.
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