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Diplomatic relations with the Six Nations
Pickering critiques the "liberal supplies" that were given to the Six Nations at a time when the United States needed to secure their friendship, and argues that times have since changed and that it …
James McHenry PapersDiplomatic relations with France
Several months after the Jay Treaty, McHenry insists that the United States still highly values neutrality. If the treaty bothers France and triggers hostilities, McHenry argues, it is not the United …
James McHenry PapersDiplomatic relations between U.S. officers and the British at Canadian posts
Pickering stresses the need for officers to maintain moderate and friendly relations with the British as they and their detachments occupy the posts in Oswego and Niagara.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Dimensions for Frigate to Be Detailed to Mediterranean Service
Letter, describes dimensions of frigate for Mediterranean.
Josiah Fox PapersDifficulty of Obtaining Receipts from Expenses Related to Pursuing Deserters
Impossible to obtain accurate receipts and accounts from non commissioned officers who are sent to pursue deserters. Most are illiterate, and tavern keepers do not keep accounts.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Developments with Spain
General Wilkinson writes Capt. Zebulon Pike on the various issues affecting the western part of the Northwest territory. Lt. Thomas Underwood has received the pay for Pike's garrison as well as the …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Details on John Blair and John Peck, Agents for Regiments in Continental Service
Peck and Blair never submitted account information to the State of New Jersey because they were Continental Officers and not accountable to the state, but by recent direction of Congress, Mott had to …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Details on Accounts Requested
Daniel Haragan's 2nd of exchange addressed, discrepancies in cashing the account. Request for information.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Detachment from West Point to Oswego and Niagara
McHenry orders for two hundred troops stationed at West Point, New York to be detached to Oswego and Niagara. McHenry asks Schuyler's opinion on the best route for them to take and approximations on …
James McHenry PapersDescription of Horse Offered for Sale
Hagner describes the horse he is selling for $150 as follows: he is a Chestnut Sorrell, about seven years old and fifteen hands high. He is from the Army and, according to Major Peters, performed well …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Description of Accounting Procedures for Paymasters; Outlines Difficulties in Chain of Command
Letter, describes procedures and orders regarding pay at West Point which the commandant has ordered him to adopt and follow.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Deposition regarding Blair, Shaffer, etc
In a statement made under oath to Alderman Howell, Power reveals all that he recollects about Blair, Shaffer, and Israel and offers his assurance that the love of his gain was never his object.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delivery of the Lead, Etc.
Breed discusses the delivery of the lead to Captain Gannon and subsequently forwarded on order for the freight of Captain Doggett.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delivery of Stationery to Major Craig
Enclosed is an order on the Storekeeper for the delivery of stationery to Major Craig at Pittsburgh.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delivery of Return
Return submitted to Hodgdon supposedly not delivered due to carrier selling his discharge papers and traveling elsewhere.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Delivery of Clothing
Orders to deliver uniform items to soldier.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndDelivering Annual Presents to the Six Nations of Indians, Etc.
Among sundry other matters, Houdin describes the journey he undertook to deliver two hogsheads and nine bales of annual presents to the Six Nations of Indians.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delays in the Delivery of Vouchers
Invoices of goods, including those from Hodgdon, Colonel Henley, and Colonel Pickering, have not been arriving in a timely manner. Byers attributes these delays to the neglect of one of the Post …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delayed Recruiting Account & Receipt Rolls
Gibson apologizes for the delay in submitting his account which is due to the poor state of his health. He had recruited most of his men before he learned that he needed a certificate from the …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Deficiencies in the Administration of Public Property
The Corps of Artillerists and Engineers is at West Point with deliveries made to the different companies. Notwithstanding the order introduced in the administration of the public property, there have …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Defense against charges of misconduct
Lieutenant Geddes writes McHenry a defense against charges brought against him, claiming that he has been treated unjustly and demanding the he receive a fair and impartial trial.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Deducting Clothing Expenses from Ragged Soldiers' Pay
Since some of the soldiers at Whetstone Point have nothing but ragged clothing, Grimke wants to know if they could be furnished new unform clothing while having the cost deducted from their pay. He …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Death of Wayne
Letter to Shawnee received and will be forwarded. Death of Anthony Wayne at Presque Isle noted.
James Robertson PapersDeath of General Wayne, Dangerous Navigation
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon of the death of General Anthony Wayne. Craig also acknowledges the receipt of funds. Describes the danger of navigation on the river, with some boats being damaged …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Daniel Harragan Requests for Payment of Exchange to Mr Kimberley
From Ft Washington Daniel Harragan requests that Hodgdon make payment of $500 to Mr. Kimberley.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
