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An Advance for Mrs. Pike
Howell has received a letter from Capt. [Zebulon] Pike informing him that he is in perfect health and asking Howell to advance to Mrs. Pike sixty to eighty dollars with the idea that he will require …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account of Colonel Proctor
Howell discusses Colonel Proctor's account who wishes that the sums he owes be left in his account for the benefit of his creditors.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Visit from Captain Joseph Brant
Richard Varick discusses the arrival of Captain Joseph Brant (Thayendanegea) of the British Army from Ontario to visit friends and acquaintances. Varick knows Brant personally, and discusses how he …
American Indian FileRequest for Resignation or Court Martial
St. Clair discusses his willingness to resign or face a court martial, but not a public trial. He believes that only a military tribunal is appropriate for military crimes and misconduct. If someone …
Arthur St. Clair - MSS9 480 RM - MSS9 479 RM - MSS9 211 RMNegotiations with the Chiefs of the Five Nations
Pickering discusses the negotiations with the Chiefs of the Five Nations when it will be impressed on them the importance of learning husbandry and other important arts connected with it.
Timothy Pickering PapersKnox cautions Chapin regarding interpreters
Knox sends a trusted interpreter to Chapin. Knox also requests that he be informed of when the tribes of the Five Nations go into Council.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSundry Accounting Matters
Doctor Jonathan M. Scott is leaving for the Headquarters of the Army to the Westward and is delivering the money for the pay, forage, and recruiting of the Army, including bounties. The Secretary of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Questions About Certain Articles Provided by Stephen Bruce
Hamilton inquires about certain articles purchased from Stephen Bruce for the use of Captain Greaton and disallowed in the settlement of Greaton's account because they did not conform with the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Pay of the Army to the Westward
The bearer, Dr. John Carmichael, is charged with the conveyance of $48,201, being Howell's estimate for the pay of the troops to the westward for October, November, and December 1792. Howell asks to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Opinion on Requests Made by John Cleves Symmes
Hamilton, Randolph, and Knox direct Judge Symmes to take action relative to the purchase of land discussed in the recent treaty. An academy is to be laid in the center of the patented tract. The …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Opinion of Hamilton & Knox Respecting the Brigantine "Little Sarah"
Hamilton and Knox state the reasons for their opinions relative to the affair involving the French privateer "Little Sarah" in which the neutrality of the United States was violated by France.
Alexander Hamilton PapersNo Payments Are to be Paid on Account or In Advance, Etc.
In settling Swan's account, Howell needs the names of the levies that Swan has paid in full and warns him that no payments are to be made in advance of payments recorded on payrolls. Howell does not …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Mr. Hamilton Was Taken with a Fever
It is reported to Knox that Alexander Hamilton has been taken with a fever and has been warned by Doctor Bellville that it would be extremely dangerous for him to venture out.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Letter Citation
Cited in Swan to Howell, 04/12/1793. Howell mentions that the accounts of the War Department are being examined by the Treasury and that the warrants of the Commander-in-Chief should be announced to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Directions Respecting Stoppages from Officers
Howell stresses that his directions regarding stoppages from officers was meant for those who have received the arrears of the late levies. The sum to be stopped should be governed by the balance in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accounting Concerns
Howell discusses a number of accounting concerns, including the rounding up of sums of two thirds of a cent and above, the pay of the troops for February, arrears of subsistence due officers for 1791 …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Abstract of Charges Against Deserters, Etc.
Enclosed is a continuation of payments made on warrants from the Secretary of War and an abstract of charges against deserters. Also included are two payrolls of the recruits under the command of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Your Word as Your Bond
In order to end the business between him and Steinmetz, Hodgdon consents to receive all the stores comprehended in their first agreement. To commence the rent already mentioned after the present …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Supplies and Transportation for the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Militias
Blaine, the assistant quartermaster general of the militia army, is asked for his agency to supply transportation, forage straw, and fuel for the Pennsylvania and New Jersey militias moving agains the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Provisioning the Westward Expedition Against the Insurgents
The agent at Trenton and the Contractors at Philadelphia, Reading, and Lancaster will supply most of the provisions needed to get to Carlisle.For the route westward it should be ascertained whether …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Mustering Troops for the Whiskey Rebellion
Refers to militia detachment assembling in New Jersey to march against insurgents in Western Pennsylvania. Requests supplies and transportation be provided and to locate points of rendezvous.The …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Miller is Appointed Quartermaster General Against the Insurgents
Recommends Miller as Quarter Master General against the insurgents in western Pennsylvania. Miller should proceed immediately to Reading to make arrangements for the supplies of the New Jersey troops. …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Weekly return of men employed at the New York naval yard
Weekly return of the men employed at the naval yard; return for timber and iron at the yard.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Settling Captain Heth's Account
Captain Heth encloses the duplicate receipt rolls for the pay of his detachment. He has been informed that his accounts are under examination and that the balance due him will soon be forwarded. He …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
