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Articles of Agreement
10/10/1794 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Official agreement between the United States and contractors regarding the provision of rations at Fort Washington.
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Articles of Agreement
01/01/1794 Printed Document
Articles of Agreement between Alexander Hamilton and Robert Elliot and Elie Williams.
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Articles for naval armament
07/09/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Knox requests that Hamilton decide as early as possible the articles for naval armament to be obtained by the navel agents at Norfolk, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, Boston and …
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Arsenals and Armories
03/04/1794 Printed Document
Report communicated to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War. The President is of the opinion that in addition to the military arsenal at Springfield, Massachusetts, there ought to be …
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Arrival of wagons with stores
10/07/1794 Printed Document
Informs the Supervisor of Military Stores that one or two wagons with military stores have just arrived, destined for Fort Cumberland, after previous delays. The rifles have also arrived from …
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Army of Creek Indians
10/01/1794 Printed Document
Transmits to General Robertson a copy of a letter from Doctor R.J. Waters relative to an army of Creeks coming against the Southwest Territory.
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Army contract for whiskey
04/23/1794 Printed Document
Revenue Office requests that a warrant may issue in favor of John Mease as agent for John Wilkins Company of Pittsburgh for $2000 for purchase of whiskey for the Army.
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Army contract for whiskey
04/09/1794 Printed Document
Requests that a warrant be issued by the Revenue Office at the Treasury Department for John Mease, agent for John & Charles Wilkins & Co. of Pittsburgh. The company will receive $1200 in payment for …
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Arms and stores at fortifications
08/13/1794 Printed Document
Letter from the Treasury Secretary to Major Isaac Craig, stressing that the keeping of arms and stores out of the hand of the insurgents is a matter of great importance at the fortification he resides …
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Approval of General Wayne's conduct
04/03/1794 Printed Document
Despite the prevalence of some opinion that disapproves of General Wayne's conduct, the Secretary of War informs Wayne that Washington fully approves of his efforts. Knox insists that it is unlikely …
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Appointment of Joshua Humphreys
06/22/1794 Printed Document
The appointment from Secretary of War Henry Knox to Joseph Humphreys as naval constructor. Specifically, Humphreys was charged with the construction of the 44 gun frigate at Philadelphia. At this …
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Appointment as temporary engineer
03/28/1794 Printed Document
Instructions to John Jacob Ulrick Rivardi, acting as temporary Engineer in the service of the United States. Rivardi has been appointed engineer for the purpose of fortifying the ports and harbors of …
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Appointment as Constructor and Master Builder
06/28/1794 Printed transcription/modern copy of letter
Knox appoints Humphreys Constructor and Master Builder of a forty-four gun ship to be built in Philadelphia, with a compensation of two thousand dollars annually. The compensation is backdated to May …
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Appointing a Surgeon General
09/20/1794 Printed Document
On behalf of Thomas Mifflin, Governor of Pennsylvania, Alexander Dallas asks if it be appropriate to appoint a Surgeon General for Pennsylvania. Claims that the object is of "considerable importance." …
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Applications
01/13/1794 Printed Document
Instructs the Commissary of Military Stores that applications should pass through the office of the Secretary of War, where they will then come to the Treasury.
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Application of Money to St. Domingo
04/22/1794 Printed Document
Washington's Cabinet advises the President to apply the remainder of the money, given by law to the indigent of St. Domingo, to the furnishing of several vessels now bound thither from different parts …
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Amnesty for Whiskey Rebels
11/17/1794 Printed Document
Hamilton lists the individuals to will not be subject to Washington's general proclamation of amnesty for the Whiskey Rebels: David Bradford; Edward Cook; Daniel Hamilton; Benjamin Parkinson; John …
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American troops near British post along Miami
08/21/1794 Printed Document
Major General Anthony Wayne responds to Major William Campbell (British commander of the fort along the banks of the Miami), who inquired upon why the U.S. is amassing troops nearby. Wayne points to …
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American citizens in captivity in Algiers
06/17/1794 Printed Document
Secretary of State Randolph informs the rest of Washington's Cabinet that citizens in Boston and Norfolk have carried subscriptions for monies to be given for relief of the "Unhappy Citizens of the …
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Aggression by Creek Indians
11/16/1794 Printed Document
Governor William Blount of Southwest Territory writes the Secretary of War, enclosing letters on hostilities by Indians in the region. The recent murders in the region will prove, Blount believes, to …
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Aggression by Creek Indians
11/15/1794 Printed Document
General Robertson has ordered Captain Evans to Clarksville to scout on the frontiers of Tennessee county for fifteen days, affording the settlement temporary relief. Discusses the detachment of …
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Aggression by Creek Indians
11/08/1794 Printed Document
General Robertson comments on the murder of Colonel Isaac Fitzworth and his family by Creek Indians, along the waters of Red River. Seven persons total were killed and scalped. This, along with other …
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Advance for clothing contractors
10/15/1794 Printed Document
Clothing contractors have requested of Tench Coxe, Commissioner of the Revenue, to procure them an advance of $15-20,000. The articles the clothing contractors are to supply will amount to about …
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Additional woodsmen requested
09/19/1794 Printed Document
Major Thomas Doyle, commanding officer at Fort Massac, informs General James Robertson that several men at his garrison are sick, and so he is unable to track the movements of the Indians in his …
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Additional money needed for carriages
07/28/1794 Printed Document
Informs the Secretary of War that the money appointed for the work of Mr. Merlie is spent. There are only 4 carriages done, and the Secretary wishes for 60. Asks Knox with what money will the rest of …
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