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Account of a Reverend Timothy Dwight, chaplain in the army
Concerning the account of Reverend Timothy Dwight, who served as chaplain in a brigade of the army between 1777-1779.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Accommodating the Tour of Mr. Tharp Through the Eastern States
Mr. Tharp of Jamaica is on the American continent to recover his health, and to that end is touring the Eastern states. Jackson asks if he may have the privilege of introducing Tharp to Lincoln, in …
Robert Goodloe Harper[The Secretary at War to whom was referenced certain letters from Major John Palsgrave Wyllys to the said Secretary]
General Knox's recommendations to Congress in regards to the case of Major Wyllys for illegally trying two soldiers and placing them under sentence of death. Believed suspension was a better …
Digges-L'Enfant-Morgan Papers, Mm 8201548[COPY] Raising troops
Huntington is glad to have received Knoxs letter of the 21st with its enclosed papers. He provided them to the Assembly and a committee was appointed to make the necessary arrangements for raising …
Samuel Huntington PapersWashington describes events at the Continental Congress
Washington sends greetings to Knox and inquires of the health of his daughter Lucy. He describes that he has been elected chair during the session of the Continental Congress.
William Loughton Smith PapersWarmest Sympathies Expressed
Knox offered sincere sympathy for injuries sustained by Butler in the service of his country.
Draper MSS-Frontier Wars MSSViews of the Constitutional Convention
Alludes to Constitutional Convention; worries that matters will leak out. Believes state governments to be an unnecessary evil; discusses qualities of Federal Government; alludes to Philadelphia …
Americana Miscellany Collection.Various Private Inquiries
Mentions writing Mrs. Greene, and encloses letter. States "the affairs of Holland...will probably be accommodated by the friendly interposition of New Jersey." Inquires after Wadsworth's family.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersThoughts on the Constitutional Convention & Shay's Rebellion
Knox relates to Wadsworth some of his thoughts about the upcoming [constitutional] convention and the recent insurgency [Shays Rebellion] in Massachusetts.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersThanking Knox for a Commission
W.P. thanks Knox for the brevet lieutenant colonel's commission which was issued to him.
Society of the Cincinnati ArchivesSuppression of Insurgents
Knox tells Morris of the actions of General Sheppard and General Lincoln's forces as they sought to confront the insurgents during Shays' Rebellion.
Dreer CollectionState of Connecticut's Officers, Appointment of John Palsgrace Wyllys
The governor of Connecticut informs the War Department of his appoint of John Palsgrave Wyllys to the head of the Connecticut troops on the Western Frontier. He also asks for a count of how many …
William Griswold Lane, #189Source of pay for Miles and Attlee's regiments and Captain John Murray's company
Nicholson asks Howell if he can ascertain the source of the pay for Miles and Attlee's regiments, and particularly Capt. John Murray's company, for August, September, and October 1776.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Return of Soldiers from Post St. Vincennes
Congress disbanded the soldiers currently posted at Post St. Vincennes. Thompson requested that this public act be private knowledge until the Sec. of War could make arrangements for the mens …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersRequests for Information
Knox tells Lincoln that he expects to be regularly and promptly informed of operations undertaken.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersRequesting a visit to New York
The Commissioner of Army Accounts writes Captain Dunn that it will be necessary for him to come to New York from Trenton as soon as possible.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Request for Recruiting Accounts
Wolcott needed copies of recruiting accounts collected by several captains.
Bill Warren CollectionRequest for certificate
Letter from Doctor Middleton to Edward Carrington at New York, discussing certificates and other matters.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Request for bill of exchange
Discusses Colonel William Blount's request for a bill of exchange he believed to have been deposited in the pay office
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Report on Ohio Company Proceedings
Report from Reverend Manasseh Cutler on the proceedings of the Ohio Company, referencing the land purchased from Congress, the plan of settlement, layout of towns, and plans for improvements such as …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Report from French Creek
Heart gives his report on the events occurring in the vicinity of French Creek with particular emphasis on the activities of the local tribes who are anxious to continue trading with Americans.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Reference for Payson for Employment
Knox sends a letter by Payson, who is in need of employment. Knox recommends him for a position in the quartermaster or commissary departments, under Lincoln's patronage.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Recommendation of Captain William Morris
Captain Wiliam Morris has been appointed by the State of Virginia to command the force destined for the western frontier. Sullivan attests to Morris's fidelity, courage, good conduct and knowledge of …
Sullivan Photocopies ACC 1928-1(v)Price of Furniture in Philadelphia
Washington encourages Hodgdon to write him so as to renew their friendship, and asks him about the prices of second-hand furniture in Philadelphia.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
