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Intercepted Letter and Misconduct
"Nefarious" conduct of late governor and senator discussed. Subject of his investigation involved private gain from public funds at "the expense of innocent lives". Washington will wait for verdict …
Frederick Chase CollectionInsurance
From Portugal, Benjamin Hodgdon asks Samuel Hodgdon to take out a $6,000 insurance policy at his earliest convenience.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Instructions for Troops along the Tennessee at Chicksaw Bluff
Instructions for detachment of troops at Chickasaw Bluff and how to deal with the Spaniards. Refers to US treaty with Spain and Baron de Carondelet, Spanish Governor. Details instructions for …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Instructions for Interpost Communication, Indian Gifts, and Pay Draws
Discusses distribution of U.S. forces in territory east of the Mississippi. Requests that information be forwarded to post commanders wherever Guion is not, be they Walnut Hills, Chickasaw Bluffs, or …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionInstructions for Contracts with Approval from War & Treasury Departments
Agrees to pay account to Tate & Stothart as advised by the Secretary of War. Warns that any contract must have approval of the Treasury Department or the War Department, and all contracts for supplies …
Oliver Wolcott Papers, 1795-1797Instructions for Cannons
Requests information on destination of cannons at Pittsbugh that were ordered to be dismounted by Hodgdon.
James Robertson PapersInsecure State of the Post of New York, Etc.
Schuyler laments the military vulnerability of the city of New York and expresses alarm at the possible election of Aaron Burr to the state assembly and the speeches of the recently inaugurated …
Alexander Hamilton PapersInquiry on Payment of Rochefontaine
Fleming inquired after who was to account to Fleming for the money paid Col. Rochefontaine for the work of the public's team.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Inquiry on Charges and Payment
Letter to Col. Sergeant received, will be forwarded by safe hand. Requested clarification on how to charge his services as Deputy Commissary of Provisions. Payment for J. Wrenshall.
James Robertson PapersInquiry into Order for Flag
Letter, discusses making flags, contracting thereof, and materials needed.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Inquiry into Health of Mr. Stagg and Status of Account
Informed Simmons that Haskell wrote J. Stagg with power of attorney to settle his accounts and send Haskell the balance due him. Haskell verified he enclosed all the necessary documents. Haskell …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Inquires about Correspondence
Refers to previous correspondence. Encloses bank notes. Refers to Spaniards.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Information Regarding Receipts Rolls
Clairborne neglected to include information in last letter regarding receipt rolls. He expounded on the travel of an officer.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Information Regarding Diplomatic Situation Surrounding Enforcement of Treaty of Madrid (U.S.-Spanish Florida Border)
James McHenry expresses hope that Isaac Guion has distributed annual presents to the Chickasaws; notes that Spanish officers have obstructed enforcement of the treaty in the U.S.-Spanish Florida …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionInformation on the construction of the USS Constellation
Encloses a statement on the cash expended for the construction of the Constellation frigate. Sterett also announces, with pleasure, that the unfinished business that Captain Thomas Truxtun left is …
James McHenry PapersInfluence of Court Martial Results and Details on Service History of Deserter
Pay for Thomas Edwards to be withheld pending result of court martial. James Hambleton deserted from frigate, other details regarding his service.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Indians Travelling to Fort Washington
Notification that Indians will travel by boat to Fort Washington under the charge of Capt. Britt. Good relations b/w U.S. and Shawnee.
James Robertson PapersIndian Land, Treaty Talks, and Husbandry Utensils
McHenry discusses Indian land and the need for treaty talks with sundry tribes; He adds that husbandry utensils for the Indians will be included in the annuity for the coming year.
Indian DocumentsIndian Goods and Construction of Barracks
Letter that arrived at Pittsburgh for E. Turner will be forwarded to his destination, Fort Washington. Indians goods for Chickasaws addressed to Quartermaster at Fort Washington. Attributed poor …
James Robertson PapersIndian Goods and Compensation for Service
Payment of P.Petil to be completed. Receipt of cash invoices for Indian goods due Pottawatomie, Kickapoo, Delaware, and Weea Nations. R. Cochran delivered Indian goods for Ottawa and Chippewas which …
James Robertson PapersIndian Gifts Arrived
Letter containing enclosures to Lieut. Wright received. Indian gifts arrived, Henley seeks to immediately send the presents on so as to prevent damage by the "ungovernable people of this county."
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Indian Deed Delivery
Delivery of Indian deed and journal. Journal contains some details, but omits Indian speeches which Wadsworth deemed unimportant.
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Relating to Indian Relations to the Senate [5B-C1 to C4] (RG46) (M1074, Roll 5)Indian affairs
Hawkins discusses various matters concerning Efau Tustunnagau's nation, including a survey of boundary lines and Efau Tustunnagau's trip to see the U. S. President
#373-Benjamin Hawkins PapersIncomplete Muster Rolls
Muster rolls for Lewis and Pierce's companies not yet complete therefore Craig cannot submit paperwork to McHenry. Commander-in-Chief arrived yesterday.
James Robertson PapersIllness and Use of Stores
Expressed regrets for Col. Butler, detained in Pittsburgh due to his ailing wife. Colonel Rochefontaine is under inquiry for his use of the public horses, and is generally unpopular.
James Robertson Papers
