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Account of Hugh Bradley
From the letter book of Joseph Howell, Assistant Commissioner of Army Accounts in the Board of Treasury's Office of Army Accounts. Discusses the account of Hugh Bradley. Bradley seems to have been a …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Account of Archibald Campbell
From the letter book of Joseph Howell, Assistant Commissioner of Army Accounts in the Board of Treasury's Office of Army Accounts. Discusses the account of Archibald Campbell.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)[Additional Instructions to the Governor of the Territory North West of the River Ohio relative to the Treaty to be Held with the Western Indians in Pursuance of the Resolutions passed by Congress of October Last]
Additional directions to Governor directing him to secure an advantageous boundary for the United States using additional money provided.
Berthrong CollectionEstimated cost of tents
From Quartermaster General's Dept. and Commissary of Military Stores Dept. Account Book. Estimate of the costs of two horsemen's and fourteen common tents for the use of troops on the frontiers
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Estimated cost of Rent for buildings for Recruits
From Quartermaster General's Dept. and Commissary of Military Stores Dept. Account Book. Estimate of the rents of buildings occupied by Captain M Curdy's and Captain Ferguson's companies of recruits
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Estimated cost of transport of powder to Pittsburgh
From Quartermaster General's Dept. and Commissary of Military Stores Dept. Account Book. Estimate of money wanting to pay for listed transportation costs from Philadelphia and Carlisle to Fort Pitt
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Size of rifle barrels
Hand fixes the length of rifle barrels at 3 feet 3 & 1/2 inches.
Papers of Major General Edward HandLt. Morris Ordered to New York
Stagg orders. Lt. Morris to New York to be assigned to Capt. John Smith to further the recruiting service in that city.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Lt. Morris Ordered to Accompany Lt. Sohier
Stagg orders Lt. Morris to accompany Lt. Sohier and his recruits to Philadelphia where they will join Capt. Mills' company. He will then return to the recruiting service in the state of New York.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arrangement of the Levies.
Arrangement of the levies into two regiments with the regimental organization designated according to the numbers and ranks of the officers assigned.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account of Staats Morris
According to Howell's books, Morris owes a balance $87.46 to the United States. Morris is asked to state his recruiting charges to the US with such sums that have been paid for bounty with the premium …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Worthlessness of Peace Council; Necessity of Keeping Force in Readiness
Wayne proclaims that the terms of the peace council were so demeaning as to render them worthless. More than ever he proposes a state of readiness that will enable the Legion to move against the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Wayne's Legion Ready in the Spring
Wayne declares his readiness to confront the full force of Indians by the following Spring [1793] and expresses more confidence in his ability to defeat the Indians than in an inconclusive peace.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Wayne's Campaign Strategy
Wayne explains in detail his strategy for the campaign against the Indians who he insists are being aided, behind the scenes, by the British. He argues against a Fall campaign because his troops are …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Wayne Will Not Overextend His Forces; Peaceful Meeting with Chiefs; Winter Quarters Completed
Wayne assures Knox that everything that can be done is being done regarding the defense of the frontier but does not want to overextend, and therefore weaken, his forces. He has met with some friendly …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Units Recently Arrived and Precautions to Protect Settlers
Wayne reports on the various military units that are now with him at Pittsburgh and the precautions he will be taking to protect the neighboring settlers from Indian attacks.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Supplies Needed to Ease Shortages
Wayne discusses the supplies he needs and the shortages he is experiencing. He talks of the deposition he took from William May regarding the death of two Americans at the hands of the Indians.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Successful Recruiting, In Need of Arms and Clothing
Wayne is describing various recruiting successes throughout the northeast although there is still a lack of arms and clothing available for the new recruits in some areas. All the forces should be …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Situation in Ohio Country: Indians Demand Withdrawal, Soldiers Need Pay, Shortage of Officers
The Indians continue to demand that the United States withdraw to the south of the Ohio River. There is a severe shortage of officers; non-commissioned officers are now in posts which should be held …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Rifles in transit.
Hand informs Knox that fifty rifles are being forwarded to to Pittsburg.
Papers of Major General Edward HandResignations of Unfit Officers, Etc.
Wayne says he is only too willing to accept resignations from officers who are either unqualified or have poor habits but he also has some names of fine young men he would like to see promoted. …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Reporting on the establishment of a garrison at Pittsburgh
Wayne is reporting on the general status of the establishment of a garrison at Pittsburgh. He particularly asks that Knox begin sending him the troops he will need to accomplish his mission.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Report from the Major General Commanding the Army
Wayne complains that his men are not being paid as expeditiously as he would like. The rivers are so low that they are not navigable so supplies cannot be transported but inefficiency on the part of …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Recruiting for the Legion of the United States
Stagg orders Lt. Morris to the City of New York where he will recruit for the Legion of the United States. The men he enlists will be sent to West Point and assigned to Capt. Bezaleel Howe.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Reason Given for Ordering Inordinate Amounts of Supplies
Wayne explains in detail his reasons for ordering large quantities of supplies well in advance of his needs. Despite misgivings, he will countermand his orders in deference to the wishes of the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3
