Autograph Letter Signed
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Poor condition of roads
12/06/1785 Autograph Letter SignedRichard Backhouse writes Samuel Hodgdon concerning the weather and exceptionally poor condition of the roads in the region.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Pay settlement
12/31/1785 Autograph Letter SignedWrites the Commissioner of Army Accounts regarding the pay settlement of Col. Charles Hamson (?), leaving it with Pierce to determine the claim. According to muster rolls the colonel was in the …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Order to Outfit Troops
09/15/1785 Autograph Letter SignedHenry Knox, Secretary at War, orders Samuel Hodgdon, Commissioner of Military Stores, to outfit 30 men under the command of Lt. Armstrong with arms, accoutrements, and clothing.
Thomas Ewing Family Papers, 79-20099, Box 154. Special Cprrespondence, Autograph Collection.
Order to March to the Ohio
09/19/1785 Autograph Letter SignedHenry Knox, Secretary at War, orders Major Nicholas Fish, Commanding Officer of all troops of New York, to immediately detach one company under Captain Hamtramck to the Ohio River. Knox orders Fish …
Jonathan Cass Papers
Occupation of Public Buildings at Carlisle
01/25/1785 Autograph Letter SignedHodgdon explains to General Irvine his conditions for the occupation of the public buildings at Carlisle.
William Irvine Papers
Notice of deadline for Veterans' claims sent to President of New Hampshire
11/14/1785 Autograph Letter SignedCharles Thomson, Secretary of Congress, forwarded the resolution of Congress that established the deadline for veterans' claims for compensation to the President of New Hampshire, John Langdon.
Presidents Letters to John Langdon, June-Dec., 1785
Monthly Return for Pennsylvania and Jersey Troops; Requests More Exploration Time
05/01/1785 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses monthly return of Pennsylvania and New Jersey troops in service and a report of Ensign Armstrong's patrols along the Ohio River. Armstrong describes the local inhabitants and settlers and …
Alfred T. Goodman Papers
Monthly Return for Pennsylvania and Jersey Troops at Fort McIntosh
02/06/1785 Autograph Letter SignedA monthly return of Pennsylvania and New Jersey troops in the service of the U.S. at Fort McIntosh as of 1 February 1785.
Alfred T. Goodman Papers
Military Stores
01/31/1785 Autograph Letter SignedAn unidentified military officer writes to Samuel Hodgdon seeking clarification on how to properly dispose of military stores near New London.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
Military clothing on the Sloop Sally
07/20/1785 Autograph Letter SignedSamuel Hodgdon sends to Major Nicholas Fish notification of shipment of military clothing.
Nicholas Fish Papers
Making a settlement directly with the United States; making enquiries upon Baron de Kalb
08/15/1785 Autograph Letter SignedRichmond writes that he received a letter from Major Allen McLane. McLane wishes to have an advance by the state of Maryland transferred to the United States, so he may make one settlement directly …
Revolution Manuscripts 1814
Letter to the Commissioner of Commissary Stores
09/20/1785 Autograph Letter SignedCapt. Hawes writes the Commissioner of Commissary Stores
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter to the Commissioner of Army Accounts
12/23/1785 Autograph Letter SignedJoseph Clay writes the Commissioner of Army Accounts, thanking him for taking the trouble to settle his accounts. Discusses pay issues and vouchers. Also mentions specie payment.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter from the Comptroller
03/23/1785 Autograph Letter SignedJames Milligan sends to John Pierce a letter that transmits word of an undetermned congressional action.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts to the Gov. of Rhode Island
11/15/1785 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, encloses Resolution of Congress; discusses unissued certificates.
Letters to Geovernor (L1).
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
03/29/1785 Autograph Letter SignedJohn Pierce sends to Joseph Carleton a letter regarding the commutation of Major Archer.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Letter from Congress to the Governor of Rhode Island
06/09/1785 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses Invalid pensions; alludes to Revolutionary War; mentions state governments.
Letters to Geovernor (L1).
Letter from Congress to the Governor of Rhode Island
05/31/1785 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses pay due to veterans of the Revolutionary War.
Letters to Geovernor (L1).
Lack of adequate military stores
05/17/1785 Autograph Letter SignedNathaniel Irish sends to Samuel Hodgdon a letter in which he offers his opinions on the lack of adequate arsenals and magazines for military stores in Virginia.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Knox notifies contractor of suspension of recruiting
11/03/1785 Autograph Letter SignedHenry Knox, Secretary at War, notifies Clement Biddle, contractor, that following the march of Captain Zeigler's company the recruiting service will be suspended. Knox directs Biddle to forward his …
Independence Hall Autograph Collection.
Knox Discusses the Board of Treasury's Proposals with Contractor Biddle
12/06/1785 Autograph Letter SignedSecretary at War discusses the contract for the supply of troop rations along the Ohio with Clement Biddle.
Henry Knox Papers
Invitation to a Peace Treaty Between the United States and Indian Nations
07/31/1785 Autograph Letter SignedGeorge Rogers Clark and Richard Butler, acting as Commissioners of Indian Affairs, issue a notice of treaty to be held on 1 October 1785 with the Indians of the Western District Nations. This notice …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Indian Attacks
05/21/1785 Autograph Letter SignedArthur Campbell sends to the Governor of Virgina, Patrick Henry, a letter conveying his fears of Indian attacks along the frontier settlements of Virginia.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
Forwards Lafayette's Military Proceedings; Requests History of Revolution; Trade Politics with France & England
08/01/1785 Autograph Letter SignedSends the "military and patriotic proceedings" of the Marquis de Lafayette. Requests history of Lafayette for Doctor Gordon for inclusion in an upcoming account of the American Revolution. Expresses …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Evils Done by the State of Massachusetts to Veterans of the Continental Army
10/08/1785 Autograph Letter SignedBenjamin Lincoln requests a meeting with General William Jackson so as to rectify the "evils" done by the offices of the state of Massachusetts to the veterans of the Continental Army. Said officers …
Robert Goodloe Harper
