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Retirement from Commericial Enterprises to Pursue the Study of Law
William Jackson writes to Benjamin Lincoln to solicit his opinions regarding his intention to retire from commercial enterprises and pursue the study of law. Discussed "general embarrassment of …
Robert Goodloe HarperRetention of Militia
John Dickinson sends to Henry Knox a letter informing him that, in the interests of the state of Pennsylvania, LtCol Harmar should retain the troops in service past the expiration of their enlistments …
Dreer CollectionResolution of Congress
Charles Thomson transmits to the Governor of Virginia, Patrick Henry, two acts of Congress pertaining to establishment of agents responsible for the disbursal of arrears due to veterans and the …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersRequsition from the Detachment at Albany
Timothy Pickering, Quartermaster General, has received a requistion from the detachment at Albany. Because Pickering lacks the means to answer Albany, he forwards the request to the Secretary at War, …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Requests Payment for Troops under Colonel Harmar
Asks that additional disbursements of troop pay be authorized, particularly for Col. Harmar at Fort McIntosh. Reports that the corps have been there 9 months with only 1 month's pay and if they …
Alfred T. Goodman PapersRequests Guidance about National Military Uniforms and Customs
Reports that the cockade they wear is the Union black and white, but postulates that it may be better to establish a national uniform. Requests direction.
Alfred T. Goodman PapersRequesting settlement of pay issues
Joseph Clay writes John Pierce a letter requesting settlement of his pay issues.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Requesting negotiation of bills of exchange
Elbridge Gerry sends to Samuel Hodgdon a letter requesting that bills of exchange be negotiated without delay.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Request for Rations
Henry Knox, Secretary at War, contracts with Clement Biddle to furnish rations for the new companies of troops to be recruited out of Philadelphia. Knox sets the price in Pennsylvania currency and …
Gratz Collection: Generals of the RevolutionRequest for military support for the Commissioners of Indian Affairs
Secretary at War, Henry Knox, orders Lieutenant Colonel Nicholas Fish, Commander of New York troops, to detach Captain Doughty's company of artillery to support the Commissioners of Indian Affairs at …
Nicholas Fish PapersRequest for materials wanted
Delivers a request for materials wanted from the Commissary Military Stores, including powder and ammunition
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Reports Meeting with Indian Chiefs, Cornplanter, at Fort Pitt about British Treaty, Fort Stanwix
Reports that 3 chiefs, 25 Indians of the Six Nations arrived at Fort Pitt wanting to speak to the commanding officer, so Harmar went to talk with them about a treaty. Cornplanter wished to get rid of …
Alfred T. Goodman PapersReports Activity of Wyandot, Delaware, Shawnee, and Cherokee; British Attempts to Promote Subversion
The Wyandot and Delaware have brought in their prisoners and released them. The Shawnees profess peace, but the Cherokees remain hostile and have killed and scalped 7 people recently. Includes an …
Alfred T. Goodman PapersReports Activities of Governor Livingston to Replace John Adams
Reports that Governor Livingston has been elected to replace John Adams in the Netherlands with attention to foreign ministries. Speaks of his wife. Will attend to duties of Henry Knox in his absence.
A. Boudinot Family Papers (Ac. 1784)Renting the Public Buildings at Carlisle
General Irvine agrees to rent public buildings according to the conditions proposed by the Commissioner of Military Stores with the understanding that he can purchase them at a later date if the …
William Irvine PapersRenting Public Buildings at Carlisle
Hodgdon explains his proposal for the leasing of public buildings to General Irvine.
William Irvine PapersRelief for Veterans
Charles Thomson, Secretary of Congress, forwards notification of an act of Congress to Patrick Henry, Governor of Virginia. This Congressional resolution provides for the relief of disabled veterans …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersRegarding settlement of accounts, subsistence, pay and balances; General Weedon's claims
Discusses settlement of accounts, subsistence, pay and balances due. Notes that General Weedon has no claim or right to pay or rations.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding Numbers & Subsistence for Prisioners and Indians at Fort Schuyler
Joseph Carleton, War Office, directs LtCol Nicholas Fish, Commander of New York troops, to provide an accurate number of prisoners and Indians being held at Fort Schuyler. Carleton needs an accurate …
Jonathan Cass PapersReceipt issued for certificate
John Hirshman issues a receipt to John Pierce for the certificate issued for Samuel Decker's pay. Decker is a veteran of the Invalid Regiment.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Receipt for Clothing for the New York Regiment
Caleb Swan issues a receipt to John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, on behalf of an unlettered veteran of the Invalid Regiment named Thomas Carney.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Provisions for prisoners
Prisoners expected at Fort Stanwix; provisions for them are somewhere between Albany and the fort. Asks that Fish take measure to distribute provisions as they come in.
Nicholas Fish PapersProcurement of Cloth
Benjamin Lincoln sends to Samuel Hodgdon a letter requesting the procurement of cloth. Requested method of reimbursing Hodgdon for the cost of supplies.
Robert Goodloe HarperProblem Regarding Subsistence for Hamtramck's March Being Funded with Bank Notes
The Treasury issued bank notes instead of cash for the subsistence of Captain Hamtramck's company on the march. Joseph Carleton, War Office, explains this problematic circumstance to LtCol Nicholas …
Jonathan Cass Papers
