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Trial of Murderers and Pay of Militia
Expressed importance of apprehending murderers of Creek Indians and Commissioner. Pay of militia to be deposited into the Branch Bank of Charleston.
File I, Creeks; Rg 4-2-46; 1543-02, Box76Treaty with the Cherokee Nation of Indians
McHenry discusses the proposed negotiations with the Cherokee Nation of Indians respecting the purchase of a tract of land from them and the return of certain citizens to the land from which they have …
Timothy Pickering PapersTransporting the Clothing to Elizabeth Town
There is not a pressing necessity for clothing at Elizabeth Town but it will be needed soon. Rather than waiting for the river to open, and since the sleighing is now good, it might not involve much …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transporting the Clothing
A mostly illegible letter that mentions "transporting of the clothing."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transporting Cannon from Antietam Works, Etc.
Along with a number of accounting and supply matter Day notes that after inquiring at Hagerstown, he believes that the most certain and least expensive way to transport cannon is from Antietam Works …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transportation Problems, Unfriendly Indians in the Northwest Territory
While discussing a number of transportation and supply matters, Bedinger expresses his concern that Major Elias Langham has not returned. He hopes that no accident may have befallen him during his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transportation of Provisions
Various items to be forwarded shortly. Supplies for troops on the road, but since no returns were sent to War Office, Hodgdon could only guess at quantities and items required. Cask of whiskey and …
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Indian Goods
Glad to hear Hamilton arrived safely with Indian goods and that the General doesn't require payment for broken glasses. Articles Craig requested will be forwarded shortly.
James Robertson PapersTransport of the Articles Enclosed to Mr. Laffe, Etc.
Butler admits that he should have written to the Secretary of War on the subject of the transport of the articles enclosed to Mr. Laffe but he is confident that Hodgdon will direct the wagons of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transferring Troops from the Islands to West Point
Because of the inconvenience of adding new barracks to Bedlows Island and Oyster Island, McHenry suggests re-locating the troops on these islands to West Point pending the construction of permanent …
Alexander Hamilton PapersTo What Extent Has This Order been Complied With
Enclosed is a list of military stores that have been ordered to Boston. Fox wants to know the extent to which this order has been complied with.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Three Pound Shot to Prove Howitzers
Harris is asked to deliver twelve three-pound shot to prove howitzers for the Frigate "Constellation" to Captain Thomas Truxton.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionThomas Rowland as Surgeon for the Ship "Baltimore"
Coulter recommends Thomas Rowland as surgeon for the ship "Baltimore." While engaged with Coulter in the practice of medicine, Rowland demonstrated diligence, tenderness, and attention to the sick …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionTheodolite to DeLeyritz & Clothing to Shoemaker
The theodolite is to be delivered to Alexis De Leyritz and the clothing is to be delivered to Lt. [Peter] Shoemaker.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.The Value of the Worst of the Old Muskets
Harris is asked to deliver seven hundred of the worst of the old muskets now in store to the Secretary of the Navy so that they can be valued by Mr. Nicholson and charged to Tench Francis, Purveyor.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionThe Sun Begins to Shine
McHenry informs Hamilton that he has received the President's letter with the commissions for the three generals.
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe Small Trunk with Due Bills, Etc.
At Niagara Town Mr. Williams took charge of Edward Day's baggage which contains the small trunk with the due bills. Those issued to James Caldwell will be faitfully transmitted by special messenger if …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Sheriff Will Keep a Sharp Lookout for Phillips, Etc.
Anderson has agreed that since Henderson is well recommended, he will take the load on Thursday and will be paid enough to provide sufficient security for the safe delivery of the goods. The Sheriff …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Request of Mr. Wharton
Hamilton discusses the request of Mr. Wharton for a position in the military establishment but doubts that there is anything available with regard to employment as a Clerk or secretary to a general …
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe Practice of Annexing Counties to Names
Hamilton notes that the practice of annexing counties to the names of military nominations will almost certainly lead to errors and provides one example of such an error.
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe Powder Magazine at Old Fort Clinton
Fleming is forwarding to the Secretary of War a sketch of the rebuilt north wall of the powder magazine in old Fort Clinton. After having viewed the side wall taken down and the ends of the timber of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The People Appear to be Losing Their Dread of War
Generals Washington, Pinckney, and Hamilton are in Philadelphia to form a good selection of officers for the new army and assist in the arrangements connected with it. McHenry refuses to disguise …
William Loughton Smith PapersThe Necessity of Calling You Into Service
Among other matters, Wolcott suggests to Hamilton that he replace McHenry as Secretary of War. He discusses the claims of British creditors and the progress of sickness in Philadelphia
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe Governor's Wine & the General's Candles
Major Craig discusses the handling of the Governor's wine and the General's candles with Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Fever is So Mortal in Your City, Etc.
Caldwell has a certificate from Abraham Kirkpatrick, late Commissary General in Wayne's army, for a sum due him for services rendered as Assistant Commissary. Apparently the fever is so mortal in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
