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Enclosed Muster and Pay Rolls
Enclosed muster roll for Capt. Howe's detachment at Fort Fayette. Request for credit to Craig's account.
James Robertson PapersEnclosed Muster and Pay Roll
Muster and Payroll for scouts in the Western territories.
Draper- Simon Kenton PapersEnclosed List of Invalid Pensioners
List of pensioners in Pennsylvania, orders to disperse funds due pensioners. Advertisements placed in local papers regarding payment dispersal.
Boudinot PapersEnclosed John Vermonnet's Receipts
Enclosed John Vermonnet's receipt for $500.00 transmitted to him agreeable to Knox' orders.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Enclosed Demands of Mr. White Against United States Regarding Pay
Enclosed complaints and claim of Mr. White regarding disagreement between claimant and Capt. Kerr. Steele felt White was entitled pay, and asked Howell to notify White any further paperwork required.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Enclosed Accounts
Payroll accounts and troop pay, and asks for instructions on travel pay.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)Enclosed Account of Cavalry Equipment
Enclosed account of cavalry equipment (account annexed), which was forwarded to Maj. Habersham. Hodgdon is unsure if the equipment he lists is that Howell eluded to in his letter to Hodgdon. If so, …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Employment in the Gun Business
Joseph Perkins published in the Virginia Herald an advertisement for men skilled in the gun business to be employed in New London. He left thirty dollars with Legg to employ as many workmen as he …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Employing the Gentleman Recommended by Mr. Myers
Meade will be obliged if Knox employs the gentleman whose application is mentioned in the enclosed letters and who is so strongly recommended.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionEarbobs & Broaches
Hodgdon should deliver to the bearer one gross of earbobs and one gross of broaches for the Indians.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Due Bills
One due bill has been sent by the bearer, Samuel Quigley, and Moon expects to be in Philadelphia with the other bill soon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Drums Lodged by Tinley
[Partly illegible] The drums lodged by Tinley in Hodgdon's stores should be delivered to Mr. Rutter who will place them with the arms of the United States.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Doctor Wallace's Account; Pay and Muster Rolls
Encloses Doctor Wallace's account. Asks for examination and instructions. Has already advanced a part of sum. Garrison at Fort Franklin paid. Muster and payrolls of Beaver Block House will be sent …
James Robertson PapersDissipated & Idle Workmen, Etc.
A part of the workmen are sober, attentive, and industrious but there is the reverse in character of several others. It is hoped that the public will sustain as little injury as possible by their …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Dispatches for General Chapin
Hodgdon is directed to provide an express to carry dispatches to General [Israel] Chapin at Canandarquay, Genesee Country.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Discussion of Ongoing Construction of Fortifications at New London
Discusses work on the fortifications of New London, including blockhouses, earthworks, and a magazine. Explains that most of the appropriated funds were spent on blockhouses.
Jonathan Trumbull Jr. PapersDiscussing the Rhode Island general assembly and improving the plight of negro soldiers
The letter mentions the general assembly adjourned a Saturday to meet on a Monday at the end of the month. The assembly made provisions for a general election as well as grant the charter for a …
Rhode Island CollectionDisarming Privateer Vessels in U.S. Ports
Due to the recent events surrounding a privateer vessel, President issued proclamation that ordered all privateer vessels now in port to be stripped of their weapons.
Dreer CollectionDirecting Talbot to appoint a clerk of the yard
Knox mentions to Talbot how important the clerk of the yard is, and directs him to appoint someone suitable to the task. The pay for the clerk will be $750 per year.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Detainment by French
Status of detainees reported as settled between Sec. of State and British Minister.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersDetails for new government position
Letter from the Commissary of Military Stores to Secretary Knox, enclosing a description of the duties of the proposed officer responsible for issuing stores and accounting for them, the quartermaster …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Detailed Information on Hostile Indians Movement
Mounted volunteers under Major General Scott and Captain Butler at Fort Washington ordered to Green ville to track the movement of hostile Indians. Escape path given in detail.
Anthony Wayne PapersDelivery of Supplies
Per request of Governor Mifflin, loan of military supplies for defense of frontier.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Delivery of Supplies
Howitzers and grape shot to be delivered to General Robertson. He will use supplies at posts he will establish in the western territories.
James Robertson PapersDelivery of Silver
Lieut. Campbell asked to wait for delivery of silver money, which should arrive in a few days. Cases addressed to Caleb Swan will be forwarded with care.
James Robertson Papers
