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Reasons for Bounty Paid Months After Inlistment
Hale stated the reason for the several month span between inlistment and payment of bounty was to determine the fidelity of the men.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Quality of Provisions
Notification that contractors demand number of provisions but that number of troops at several different posts is difficult to determine. Mentioned inspection of pork and beef for quality and …
James Robertson PapersPurchasing 600 Pack Horses, Etc.
Haragan has written to Colonel O'Hara advising him that two of his bills should be presented for payment to Smith & Findlay. He needs ten thousand dollars to puchase six hundred pack horses as ordered …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Purchase of Supplies at Presque Isle
Money received and will be forwarded to Captain Bissell at Presque Isle. Enclosed list of article purchased at Presque Isle along with Col. Reed's list of proposed additional purchases. Cost of pork …
James Robertson PapersPurchase of Six Hundred Packhorses, Etc.
Haragan notes that he has drawn on Hodgdon fifteen thousand dollars in favor of Captain Edward Butler and lists the bills that are to be paid. The money is also needed to complete the purchase of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Provisions and Transportation
Sent beef cattle to Presque Isle, noted boats should be built to transport provisions. Saw mill neglected at Buffalo Creek and could not be repaired in time for winter. Noted the poor treatment of …
James Robertson PapersProvisions and Housing for Supplies
Disappointed with quantity of provisions delivered by Gen. Wilkins, since beef on hand was in state of putrification. Craig was forced to purchase goods from trading boat to avoid embarrassment. …
James Robertson PapersProvisions
Cash delivered by Charles Anderson for the pay and forage of troops stationed at the upper posts of the Ohio river to be forwarded by mail boat. Craig believed transport by boat was safest option. …
James Robertson PapersProblems Issuing Land to Soldiers
Obligation of state or Congress to issue land grants to soldiers and officers explained in detail. New rules issued in letter.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersPresidential Support and charges against General Wayne
Use of flowery language to discuss court of inquiry and charges against General Anthony Wayne.
Harry Innes Papers, Mm81027201Preserving Peace on the Georgia Frontier
Pickering gives Captain Eaton his instructions for handling the unrest between the Creek Indians and the frontier inhabitants of Georgia following the murder of several Creeks by whites.
William Eaton PapersPost Notes Received from the Treasury
The several sums mentioned in Howell's letter have been sent to Overton from the Treasury in post notes of the Bank of the United States. As soon as Overton has paid them out agreeable to Howell's …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Portion of Pay due Mrs. Roberts
Morris asks Simmons to ensure that Major Roberts' wife is receiving a portion of Roberts' monthly pay.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Poor Conditions at Fort Johnson
Request for supplies to repair barracks and prison quarters at Fort Johnson. Captain Kalteisen to oversee building.
Daniel DeSaussure PapersPolitics with Foreign Nations
Wrote Capt. Home and King's Vice Consul in Newport, RI for answers regarding accusations, expects answer shortly. Discussed insult and ill feelings toward government.
FO 5/10 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.Politics Surrounding Capture of U.S. Seamen
Secretary Pickering discussed politics and supposed lies surrounding the aggressions of Captain Home against U.S. seamen.
FO 5/10 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.Please Oblige Me With Thirty Dollars
Sorber requests the thirty dollars he needs to go on. The money should be entrusted to the bearer of this letter.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Please Meet at Dunwoody's
Coxe announces that they are meeting in the evening at Dunwoody's with Spread Eagle to discuss musket shirts. He hopes that Hodgdon can attend for at least an hour.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pickering writes to Anthony Wayne regarding the General's request for leave
Letter, discusses leave of absence from the army for Wayne. Decision to grant or deny leave has been delayed by the absence of General Washington.
Interleaved Document in Washington Irving's Life of George Washington.Pickering discusses state and federal authority to treat with Indians with Chapin
Letter, directs Chapin re proposed New York treaty; discusses State rights and Federal Government; informs re opinion of Attorney General; discusses conduct of New York commissioner; mentions New York …
Henry O'Reilly CollectionPickering discusses public opinion with Knox
Letter, discusses public opinion re treaty with Great Britain.
Henry Knox, MMCPickering discusses military stores and shipment with Major Kirkpatrick
Pickering stipulates to Kirkpatrick that only methods specified contractually can be employed in determining measures of beef, fallows, and hides. Pickering also discusses military rations and the …
Isaac Craig PapersPickering discusses Indian affairs with Chapin
Letter, Pickering informs Chapin regarding Indian annuity goods & payments.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionPickering discusses Indian affairs with Chapin
Letter, informs re Six Nations annuity; discusses treaty with hostile Western Indians; discusses Wayne's campaign; alludes to British influence on the frontier.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionPickering discusses Indian affairs with Chapin
Letter, discusses Chapin's illness; mentions rumors of Chapin's death; discusses medicine; informs re ratification of Treaty with Six Nations; asks for information re hostile Western Indians.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
