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Wilkinson asks for Knox's permission to travel to Philadelphia because General Wayne probably will not grant his permission. He defends his sketch of the territory despite Wayne's apathy toward it. …
Orders and Circulars, 1797-1910 (RG94): General Wilkinson's Order Book, Dec 31, 1796- Mar 8, 1808 (M654)The President Will Be Here Tomorrow
Slough discusses the preparations being made for the President's visit and assesses the progress he is making on his journey through Pennsylvania.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Detachment to Charleston
Engage Capt. Strong to take the detachment to Charleston on board his vessel.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Coming March
Mentges discusses preparations for the coming march.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Articles are Liable for Freight
Hodgdon is admonished that the articles are liable for freight and their company must be notified whether or not they are to be paid. They were assured that they would have no trouble collecting and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Arrival of His Excellency, The President, Etc.
Among many matters, Slough discusses the arrival of the President at his house and the detention of letters from the city being forwarded to his care, a number of which are still at his household.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Thanks for Advance
King thanks Henley for the advanced money, mentioned difficulty purchasing goods.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Tents for Voorhees's Recruits
Ensign Voorhees's recruits are travelling from Trenton to Philadelphia so Capt. Kersey should be furnished eight common tents, tent poles, and pins.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Tents for Cherokees
Order to give Cherokee Indians tents for their return trip to their country.
Arthur G. Mitten CollectionTents for Captain Cornelius Sedam's Men
Sedam has built a temporary of barracks of boards until the tents he needs for 100 men are sent on. Hodgdon is asked to have a small marquee made for which Sedam will pay the balance if it costs more …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Tents for Captain Cornelius Sedam
Hodgdon is directed to forward to Capt. Cornelius Sedam at New York one horseman's tent and twelve common tents.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Tents & Blankets for Capt. Thompson
Hodgdon is directed to send to Capt. Alexander Thompson in New York one horseman's tent, ten common tents, and forty blankets.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Tents & Arms Exposed to Heavy Rain
Hunt announces his arrival with the Jersey Brigade. He is supposed to receive his stores from the Jersey Militia but the tents and arms have been exposed to heavy rain and cannot be received until the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ten More Tents
Since the engineer is tearing down the barracks at the fort and will build new ones, the troops are forced to encamp with only ten common tents. Sedam will need ten more tents to keep all the men …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Talbot accepting appointment as captain of one of the new ships
Talbot confirms receipt of Knox's letter of June 5th appointing him captain of one of the new frigates. He writes Knox to accept this appointment, and provide his hope that he may faithfully serve …
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Take Care of Baggage ordered to Philadelphia
Baynton assigns to Hodgdon's care as Quartermaster his baggage which has been ordered to Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Supplies Received, Request for Supplies
Packet containing invoice for clothing and a letter for Capt. Howe received. Appealed for payments to be made for services and goods purchased and for more supplies to be forwarded.
James Robertson PapersSupplies for New Posts
Forward howitzers and grape shot to Nashville for General Robertson who will establish posts in the West.
James Robertson PapersSupplies Arrived
Jones acknowledges receipt of powder and files from Charles Anderson and Alexander White.
James Robertson PapersSupplies and Store Sent to Fort Washington
Hospital stores and stationary supplies sent forward to Fort Washington. More pack horses and drivers to be sent soon.
James Robertson PapersSupplies & Horses Furnished to Colonel Jones
Slough transmits a letter written by Colonel Jones regarding the supplies that Slough furnished to him. The letter has also been sent to John Helmouth who transacts Slough's business in the absence of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sundry items on the road to Pittsburgh
The Commissary of Military Stores reports that one ton of sheet iron, 175 common tents, and one can stationary are on the road for Pittsburgh. O'Hara is Quartermaster General.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Sum of money for the militia
Secretary Knox informs Samuel Hodgdon, Commissary of Military Stores, that it is requested to transmit a considerable sum of money to the militia army at Carlisle or Bedford.
Northwest Territory PapersSuitable Buildings for military stores
Responding to Hodgdon's inquiry, Hunts notes that there are no unoccupied buildings suitable for military stores in Trenton except for one owned by Robert Walnalittle and a bake house owned by Hunt.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Suggestion for Obtaining Masts for Frigates
Humphrey noted merchants were in town and that the United States should contract with them to purchase masts for the new frigates to be built.
C. E. French Collection.
