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They Will Be Destroyed Without Distinction
Wayne warns that if the murders, robberies, and injuries perpetrated by the Cherokees and other Indians continues, he will call out his warriors to destroy them without distinction since he will be …
Superintendent General's Office, 1791-1828The Rolls of My Detachment of Militia, Etc.
Enclosed are the rolls of Hebecourt's detachment of militia. He has been power of attorney so asked to be paid the amount for two month's service and he will immediately forward the receipts of his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Need for Ready Money
Vincent transmits the state of the sum owed for the compensation of the engineer employed by the United States. He laments that he and his men are truly poor, have no credit, and cannot subsist …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Effect of Depreciation on Officers' Pay
Is the enclosed account the one upon which a settlement with Doctor Gould was settled? Also there is a question regarding the number of officers in the same situation as Captain Harris. Since the pay …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Creek Treaty
Pickering discusses his impressions of the Creek Treaty;
Timothy Pickering Collection, 1776-1800The Best Hyran Tea
Hodgdon will receive a chest and a half of the best Hyran tea which was procured by John Eastin.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Tents for the Corps of Artillery
Since the barracks at West Point are not suitable for the reception of the 400 men of the Corps of Artillery, Pickering directs Hodgdon to provide a sufficient number of tents including horseman's …
Timothy Pickering PapersSupply of Upper Posts of the Ohio River
Acknowledged receipt of letters containing post notes and money that were received by Mr. Park in Craig's absence. Wagons containing hospital stores arrived. Noted contents of several barrels …
James Robertson PapersSupply of Ordnance and Medical Departments
Military stores left at Bedford by militia retrieved by wagons and brought to Pittsburgh, invoice of stores enclosed. Some clothing destroyed by moths. Noted officers of Ordnance and Medical …
James Robertson PapersSupply of Hospital and Expenditures
Hospital at Presque Isle supplied with articles on hand, fully stocked medicine chest included. Lists other supplies provided in shipment to Presque Isle. Craig enclosed packets of expenditures, …
James Robertson PapersSupplies for the Corps of Artillerists
Captain Mitchell will take the papers that state the objects of supplies from Major Tousard to Mr. Hodgdon, the Superintendent of Military Stores. Hodgdon knows what has previously been supplied to …
Timothy Pickering PapersSupplies for Recruits
Gen. Morgan finished recruiting with tolerable success. Clothing for recruits requested.
James Robertson PapersSupplies at the Navy Yard
In addition to expressing his distress and promising that in the future he will submit his monthly returns on the prescribed forms, Shore discusses the timber that has been shipped to the Gosport navy …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Supplies and Trade
Letter regarding muster, pay, and dismissal of militia to be forwarded to Col. Butler. Expressed desire to send forward winter supplies on hand instead of waiting for the arrival of Ensign Martin's …
James Robertson PapersSupplies and Payment
Arrival and departures of several detachments. Noted happiness in paying for horses destroyed during transport. Notification that he has drawn on Hodgdon to discharge various expenses. Requests …
James Robertson PapersSum Owed the Engineers Fortifying the Harbor at New York
Vincent directs Howell attention to the state of the sum owed to the engineers fortifying the harbor at New York and hopes for his consideration in paying that sum.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Strength of Character, Quality of Pay
Pickering stated pay should be fixed, pay should be equal to that they received from previous contractors. Mentioned integrity of Major Craig. Requested list of men employed under Kirkpatrick.
James Robertson PapersStores and Indian Goods
Military stores removed from militia encampment to Fort Fayette except for essential items required by men currently being inoculated for small pox. Indian goods for Chickasaws delivered (and listed). …
James Robertson PapersStatus of Supplies
Indian goods for peace treaty on hand in stores. Mentioned condition army uniforms and specific types of materials and supplies delivered to be forwarded to Major Craig.
James Wilkinson PapersStatus of Indian Goods and Supplies
Post rider and mail boat crew paid through the end of the year. Indian goods received and inspected, will be forwarded to Fort Washington. Enlisted dragoons do not have clothing, request for …
James Robertson PapersStand of Arms & Equipment for Fifty Horsemen
Five hundred stand of arms and equipments for fify horsemen should be packed up and put in perfect readiness. Even though they may not yet be removed, they still should be ready.
Timothy Pickering PapersSpanish at Chickasaw Bluff
Extract of letter from General James Robertson to William Blount, Governor of the Southwest Territory. The Governor reports that the Spanish Government has erected cannons and other works at the …
William Short Papers, Mm 77039891Six Months Since Receiving My Pay
Since six months have elapsed since Wilson has received his pay, he asks for the money permitted him and his men by Captain Harris's muster roll.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Silence on Sending Accounts Due to Illness
Shore's previous letter infomed Hodgdon of his illness which accounted for his silence in transmitting his accounts. Now that he has recovered, he is sending his accounts for the months of September, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
