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Regarding the resolution of Congress respecting a new arrangement of the Corps
05/24/1785 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Josiah Harmar acknowledges receipt of a resolution of Congress forwarded by President John Dickinson. This Congressional resolution pertains to the new structure of the 1st American Regiment. Harmar …
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Regarding returns of Pennsylvania troops and the need to maintain presence at Fort McIntosh
02/08/1785
Lt.Colonel Josiah Harmar encloses returns of Pennsylvania troops and reports to Pennsylvania President John Dickenson informing him of the likelihood that, upon abandoning the garrison, Fort McIntosh …
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Regarding Pennsylvania's desire to retain the service of their present officers
08/13/1785 Contemporary Printed Copy of Letter/Document (other than PL/PD)
John Dickinson sends to Henry Knox notification of Pennsylvania's desire to retain the service of their present officers.
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Regarding Pennsylvania's appointment of officers to command its quota of troops
10/20/1785 Printed or published transcription/modern copy
John Armstrong, Secretary of Pennsylvania, informs Henry Knox of the commonwealth's appointment of officers to command its quota of troops.
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Regarding need for multiple copies of the registry of settlement securities issued states for arrears due the Army
09/23/1785 Letter
Letter, discusses the need for multiple copies of the registry of settlement securities issued states for arrears due the Army; advises printing the registry.
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Regarding measures adopted by Pennsylvania to raise troops in accordance with congressional mandate
05/19/1785 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Henry Knox sends to President John Dickinson a letter asking to be informed of the measures adopted by the state of Pennsylvania to raise troops in accordance with congressional mandate. Notes that …
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Regarding Henry Knox's appointment as Secretary of War, and the matter of salary
03/08/1785
George Partridge sends to Henry Knox a letter informing him of his appointment by Congress to Secretary of the War Department and he asks Knox not to decline the position based on inadequate salary.
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Regarding Henry Knox acceptance of position of Secretary of War and anticipated date for assuming duties
03/17/1785 Letter
Henry Knox sends to Charles Thomson a letter notifying him of his acceptance of the position of Secretary of War and makes known his anticipated date for assuming the duties of the office.
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Regarding efforts to keep troops in service past expiration of enlistments, and matters of pay
07/17/1785 Printed or published transcription/modern copy
LtCol Harmar writes to John Armstrong to inform that every exertion will be made to keep the troops in service past the expiration of their enlistments. Harmar also asks the Council to protect …
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Regarding Congress's election of Henry Knox to Office of Secretary of War
03/09/1785 Letter
Charles Thomson sends to Henry Knox a letter informing him of his appointment by Congress to the Office of Secretary at War.
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Regarding apportionment of quotas for military officers
08/23/1785 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
Henry Knox, Secretary at War, explains to John Dickinson, President of Pennsylvania, the federal justification behind the apportionment of quotas for military officers. Knox asks Dickinson to consider …
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Recruiting suspended during winter as cost saving measure
11/04/1785 Letter
Henry Knox, Secretary at War, informs Benjamin Franklin, President of Pennsylvania, that authorized recruiting has been suspended over the winter as a cost saving measure. Recruiting will resume 1 …
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Provisions for Prisoners at Fort Stanwix
06/12/1785 Type Undetermined
Carleton has been informed by Major North that forty or fifty prisoners are daily expected to arrive at Fort Stanwix. The provisions for the prisoners, drawn by Captain Lane, are still on the road …
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Preliminary Speeches by Cherokee Headmen at Treaty of Hopewell
11/23/1785 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Tassel of Chota. Refers to red people as the original people of the the land. Presents beads as confirmation of friendship. Refers to encroachment by whites on indian land. Recalls past treaties, then …
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Pennsylvania identifies Comptroller to receive certificates
11/23/1785 Printed or published transcription/modern copy
John Armstrong, Secretary of Pennsylvania, sends to John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, a letter identifying the Comptroller of Pennsylvania, John Nicholson, as the party authorized to receive …
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Opening Address from Commissioners at Hopewell Treaty
11/22/1785 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Commissioners state that they have been sent by Congress to meet to headmen of Cherokees. Express good wishes. The recount the contributions of Cherokees during the American Revolutionary War. Make …
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Old Tassel's Map of Cherokee territorial claims
11/28/1785 Printed or published transcription/modern copy
This document is a copy of the map drawn by Old Tassel to support Cherokee territorial claims at the Hopewell Treaty.
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Monthly returns, request for instructions on discharge and reenlistment of men, and matters of pay
06/01/1785 Printed or published transcription/modern copy
Lieutenant Colonel Josiah Harmar submits monthly returns. Requests instructions regarding discharge and reenlistment of men for three years. Reduction in officers pay considered parsimonious. Soldiers …
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Monthly return of the Pennsylvania troops in the service of the United States at Fort McIntosh.
04/02/1785
Lt.Col Harmar sends to President John Dickinson a letter enclosed with the monthly return of the Pennsylvania troops in the service of the United States at Fort McIntosh.
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Monthly return of the Pennsylvania troops at Fort McIntosh, and removal of vagabonds
05/01/1785 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Lt.Colonel Josiah Harmar send to President John Dickinson a return of Pennsylvania troops in the service of the United States. Harmar recommends David Duncan to Dickinson for the job of taking charge …
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Monthly return of Pennsylvania troops, on the fitness of troops, Treaty of Wabash
08/01/1785 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Josiah Harmar, Commanding Officer, 1st American Regiment, sends a monthly return of Pennsylvania troops to President John Dickinson. Harmar asks Dickinson not to hurry recruiting. By Harmar's …
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Monthly return of Pennsylvania troops
07/01/1785 Copy of document
Josiah Harmar sends to John Dickinson a monthly return of Pennsylvania troops in the service of the United States.
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Massachusetts: Cession of western Land Claims.
04/19/1785 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
General Court of Massachusetts passed Act relinquishing certain lands the property of the Commonwealth, for the common benefit of the United States. Such tract lies between Rivers Hudson and …
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Letter offering testimony in support of Major John Adam's request for reimbursement
05/21/1785 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
John Beatty sends to Henry Knox a letter offering testimony in support of Major John Adam's request for reimbursement for extraordinary expenses incurred in the course of duties rendered.
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Land Ordinance of 1785 for ascertaining the mode of disposing Lands in the Western territory
05/20/1785 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Congress publishes the Land Ordinance of 1785 on 20 May. Congress issues guidance for the marking, mapping, subdivision, and sale lands in the western territory. An Ordinance for ascertaining the …
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