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Indian Goods
There remain fourteen packages of Indians goods which will be delivered to Capt. John Chisholm to be sent on to Knoxville by Governor Blount.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Indian Corn
Francis purchased 5000 bushels of Indian corn from John Wall which was supposed to have been shipped on board three vessels. He wants Hodgdon to furnish him with a bill of lading or receipt verifying …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Indian Attack
Report of 25 Indians attacking Block House at mouth of Town Creek. Recounts defense of building against Indians and number of dead. Muster rolls enclosed.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Increasing the Number of Apprentices, Etc.
Among other matters, Ames inquires as to whether a minor who has engaged himself as an apprentice in the public service can be taken away by any person who comes forward as his guardian. The number of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Improving Workmen's Accomodations
The workmen are not at all pleased with their accommodations. Orr recommends that the public building formerly used as a laboratory and currently holding rubbish should be refitted to house the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Important Dispatches for Major General Wayne to be Delivered Without Delay
Mr. Carpenter bears important dispatches for Major General Wayne. Secretary of War requests a boat immediately, with guard, to take bearer down Ohio River to Fort Washington.
James Robertson PapersImpending Revolution
Kind words from Henley appreciated. Noted mounting insurrection, and the possibility of a revolution. Request advice on muster rolls.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Immediate Delivery of Shoes
Shoes be prepared for immediate delivery to Fort Cumberland.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.I Want that Horse!
[Difficult handwriting] Slough expresses his wish to purchase a cream-colored gelding and will agree to whatever terms are thought reasonable
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hull recommends Patten to Knox
Letter, recommends Patten for military commission.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Howell discusses funding and pay matters with Major Craig
Howell certifies the pay of a particular soldier at Major Craig's request.
Isaac Craig PapersHowell discusses funding and pay matters with Major Craig
Howell forwards funds for the pay and forage of the troops to Major Craig.
Isaac Craig PapersHospital Stores
Medicine and hospital stores to be transported to Pittsburgh immediately. Previous shipment must not have reached Pittsburgh due to insufficient markings. Advice on making out accounts and …
James Robertson PapersHose & Bale of Military Stores
By the Amboy Stag boat came a hose and a bale of military stores and all appeared to be in good order.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horses, Horses, Horses
As is his want, Slough provides a lengthy discussion of horses, one of which came from General Wayne and another was purchased for the dragoons.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horses Suitable to My Weight
Jones has seen the horses discussed by Hodgdon and one of them will do well as a baggage horse but neither of them is equal to his weight. Because of the deepness of the roads, two horses will not be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horses Purchased for Public Business
Slough proclaims that he had purchased two horses for the purpose of carrying out the business mentioned in a previous letter from Hodgdon. The horses have been taken on the public account since they …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horses Left by Colonel Jones
Slough discusses the disposition of the broken down horses left by Colonel Jones who needed to replace them to continue his journey.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horses Calculated For Service
Slough finds that horses calculated for service made be had in Lancaster for from one hundred to one hundred twenty dollars. Slough feels that he can get them on as reasonable terms as any other man …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horses Are Us
In exhausting detail Slough discusses the state of his business stabling and hiring out horses for expresses and other purposes.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Holt's Returns from New London
Holt transmits the returns of the arms repaired and work performed at the armory at New London for October. Included are the stores, tools, and materials on hand at the armory. The payrolls and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Holsters & Cartouche Boxes for the Cavalry at Trenton
Mentges discusses necessary articles for the dragoons and the cavalry.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hodgdon's Compensation
From 1787-1790 Hodgdon was paid at the rate of $500 per year and yet his request for a greater allowance has been protested. As it now stands, that amount will not cover his expenses so Knox and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hodgdon's Compensation
From 1787-1790 Hodgdon was paid at the rate of $500 per year and yet his request for a greater allowance has been protested. As it now stands, that amount will not cover his expenses so Knox and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
