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Receipt for Blankets & Shoes
Enclosed are receipts for a bale of blankets and seven boxes of shoes shipped to Amboy by order of Terrence Reilly. Included also is the permission of the Custom House for the transportation thereof.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipt
Cover letter for a receipt for money paid to William Eaton
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Reams of muster an payroll for Swan & Craig
Howell is sending five reams of muster and payrolls and four reams of blank additions to Caleb Swan, Paymaster to the troops at headquarters, and one ream of muster and payrolls for Isaac Craig at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Reach an agreement on rental property
Steinmetz assures Hodgdon that he has fixed the rent lower than he by any means intended so he expects an answer from Hodgdon because he has it in his power to make more of the property if he has the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Rates for Component Articles of Rations for 1793
Meyers encloses to Howell the rates of the component articles of rations for 1793 as agreed to by the Secretary of the Treasury.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Purchasing of Horses
Hunt has applied himself in the purchase of six horses which he hopes will answer Hodgdon's purpose. If he could keep them a few days, their appearance might be helped.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Purchase of Two Horses
Mr. Ralston at Strasburg and Col. Postlethwaite at Carlise have been advanced the sum of sixty dollars each for the purchase of two horses for the expedition sent to and from Pittsburgh during the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Public service and naval power
Letter to the Secretary of War, discussing the building of a frigate and the functions of a Naval Department.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Providing Campbell with a Worthy Mount
The bearer, Robert Campbell, has arrived with a worn down horse so Slough has given him an express horse so that he can be delivered safely to Hodgdon at Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Protection of ports and harbors South Carolina
Protection of harbors at South Carolina discussed, requested a return on all usable cannons.
Governor's MessagesProtection of Pennsylvania and Standing Armies
Bradford describes in detail the constitutionally acceptable methods of defending the port of Philadelphia and the frontiers. Discusses the affects of war in Europe on trade and peace in United …
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Proposal for Cleaning and Repairing Muskets
Nicholson presents his proposal for cleaning and repairing brass mounted muskets and bayonets and putting them in complete order.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Price of a Good Imported Musket & Bayonet
Jones inquires as to the price of a good imported musket and bayonet as well as the cost of producing them. He also wants to know the price of a cartridge box.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Preparations for Indian Attacks in Kentucky
Governor Isaac Shelby of Kentucky warns that hostile Indians have been emboldened by their successes against the expeditions sent against them and he has every reason to believe that they will attack …
The Isaac Shelby PapersPreparations for Building Military, Recommendation of William Buchanan Smith
Rumors that Congress will create standing military, Williams included recommendations of French gentlemen who he though fit to command. Hoped their military knowledge would excuse their nationality …
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908.Preference for Older Officers
Noted preference given to older officers for certain tasks before mentioning Captain Snicker, of Baltimore. Advised the appointment of a French officer to survey cannons at Whetstone Point. New cannon …
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908.Power of Attorney Left with Rep. to Settle Accounts
Hays had hoped to see Henley when he was in Knoxville and brought several muster rolls to give him. Hays left power of attorney with William Blount who was authorized to settle accounts with Henley.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Power of Attorney
Simmons authorized as attorney for Dayton, Dayton requested Simmons procure a U.S. note from the bank of New York.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Powder, Lead, & Flints for Gov. Mifflin
The Secretary of War requests that Hodgdon charge as a loan to the State of Pennsylvania the powder, lead, and flints that have been provided to Gov. [Thomas] Mifflin in addition to the 140 rifles …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Powder & Ball from Philadelphia
Knox's letter respecting the powder and ball shipped from Philadelphia has been received. When the vessel arrives and the stores safely deposited in Providence, they will be delivered to the order of …
U.S. Custom House Providence, RI Records.Post Notes Received
Post notes and packet of newspapers received. Plans to send a sketch of improvements made to Fort Fayette. Request for clothing due T. Butler's detachment. O'Hara requested Madeira wine.
James Robertson PapersPost Notes and Remittance of Money
Methods of payment addressed in detail. Post notes remit in lieu of branch bank notes.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Post Note for $75 Enclosed
Hodgdon encloses a post note for the sum requested by Colonel Olney with the hope that it will safely and speedily arrive in Olney's hands.
U.S. Custom House Providence, RI Records.Possible War with Great Britain
Letter, discusses possibility of war with Great Britain; British post on rapids of the Miami; conciliation of Six Nations; integrity in matters of Indian Goods; arming of militia; making a settlement …
U.S. War Department PapersPitkin Declines the Appointment
Pitkin respectifully refuses to accept his appointment as a Captain in the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers. He is honored by the appointment but his current situation in life and the professions …
Timothy Pitkin Papers
