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Knox directs payment of accounts
Letter, directs payment of accounts; men supply of troops.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Jackson Seeks the Secretaryship of the New Senate
Jackson asks for Lincoln's support in his quest for the position of secretary of the senate in the new government, which he sees as opening the door to a practice in the federal courts.
Robert Goodloe HarperInformation Regarding Jean Black
Document in French. Asks for the address of Mr. Jean Black, relating to some books and merchandise.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Illegible Text
Largely illegible document discusses Pratt's disappointment, rations, commissioned officers, and a recently enlisted soldier.
Captain John Pratt CollectionI had a right to retire being entitled to all the emoluments
Turner served during the entire Revolutionary War, beginning with the Battle of Bunker Hill, as a physician and surgeon yet has not received the benefits due him. He was forced to resign by Congress …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Financial Woes for Government Warrants & Critical Status of Ratification in Virginia
States that he will draw on Wadsworth for $2000 if he "can get anybody to take the draft." Hopes that the Connecticut troops will be paid and marched soon. Asks that information be sent to him …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersFamily letter
Family letter from Polly Hodgdon to her father Samuel, the Commissioner of Commissary Stores. Wishes Hodgdon would write more often
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Enclosed Sundry Acts of General Assembly
Discussed settlement of accounts in Connecticut, repayment of army, and faults in current system.
Bill Warren CollectionEnclosed Register of Certificates Issued
Record of certificates issued by John Pierce, enclosed.
Executive PapersEnclosed Appointment of Colonel Martin
Col. Joseph Martin appointed agent for Cherokee nation, enclosed appointment must be transmitted by Randolph to Martin.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersEnclosed Act Regarding Invalids
Federal government to reimburse states for sums paid or will be paid to invalid pensioners, with proper documentation.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersDisputed Territory
Disputed land in Georgia and Indian policy addressed. McGillivray noted the removal of settlers from land priority in negotiations with Indians.
Governor's MessagesDiscusses Trades with the Delawares and the Moravian Indians
David Zeisberger, Moravian Indian missionary, has requested an exchange of corn for powder, linen, etc. Refers to encounter with Captain Pipe, chief of the Delawares, who met with Ensign McDowell in …
Alfred T. Goodman PapersCredit Issued to U.S. by Merchants
Personal perspective on credit issued to U.S. gov't by contractors in lieu of payments. Requests information on location of troops in the west so contractors can supply them.
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908.Contracts and Payment
Enclosed contract between U.S. government and Elliot and Williams. Noted contract did not specify method of payment.
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908.Concerning state settlements with the Army
Wolcott writes on Connecticut settlements with the officers of certain regiments, mentioning Colonel Sheldon and Colonel Lamb.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Concerning Immediate Need for Money for the Dispatching and Clothing of Troops
Says that since he is informed that there is no congress planned for New York, he will remain in his present location, Boston, to conclude the "complex and important private business in which I am …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersConcerning charges in the Pay Office books
Discusses charges on the books of the Pay Office, relating to Major General Joseph Spencer and Peter Phillips.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Concerning certificates and depreciation
Letter to the Commissioner of Army Accounts concerning depreciation and the delivery of certificates.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Captain Stagg corresponds to Secretary at War
Letter, discusses packing and shipping of clothing; discusses Pratt's march; mentions illness of William Knox.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Balance for the late Col. Flowers
The Commissioner of Commissary Stores writes about the balance due in trust of the late Colonel Flowers. Discusses certificates. Also states that he will probably go to New York in a month.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Approval of Constitution
Constitution debated, many man unhappy with its contents.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersApplication of a widow for settlement
Discusses the application of a widow of an officer for the settlement of his accounts for service in the New Jersey Line during the Revolutionary War
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)An Agreement with the Waggoners
After receipt of clothing, Stagg planned to assemble and inspect troops. Enclosed extract of letter from Hodgdon to Stagg which outlined the agreement with Waggoners and mentions condition of …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
