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Indian Wars
Knox informs Governor Clinton that it seems likely that the Indian tribes northwest of the Ohio will unite against the United States. The President wants to avoid a war with the Indians, and the …
Governor George Clinton Papers, Circular Letters and Letterbook of Official Correspondence and ProclamationsIncomplete vouchers
Letter from Colonel Zebulon Butler, who had transmitted his vouchers to the office but they were incomplete.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Hospital
House rented and amenities provided to care for sick. Request for instructions regarding hospital barracks in general.
James Robertson PapersHorse Collar Chains
If there is a campaign the following Spring, and there will probably be one, Hodgdon is asked to provide a variety of articles that will be wanted such as horse collar chains and all sorts of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hooper seeks appointment from Knox
Letter, asks for Excise appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Hodgdon's Horse
Mr. Greenlee, Quartermaster of the militia, has just this moment arrived with Hodgdon's horse. Houdin would be happy to take charge of him but has no place to secure him nor is there any food for him. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hobby seeks an appointment from Knox
Letter, asks for recommendation to federal appointment. Hobby encloses a description of his experience which "entitles" him to a particular military position.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Gun Slings for Capt. Mills
Knox is directed to furnish Capt. Mills with 74 waist-bayonet belts so that they can be altered for gun slings. If any of the muskets delivered to Capt. Mills are in want of repair, Knox is to see to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Guard for Survey Crew
Alexander's request for guard to be assigned to survey crew can be honored if there are enough troops to spare the men.
Edward E. Ayer CollectionGeneral Maunsell requests information from Knox
Letter, asks for President's arrival date.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Gardner discusses new inventions with Knox
Letter, discusses donation of machine schematics.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Forwarded Dispatches and Ammunition
Dispatches, powder, shells, and lead to be forwarded with Lieut. Heartshon. Noted new buildings to house magazine and stores erected at expense of United States, and since both were to be surrendered …
James Robertson PapersForward of Ammunition to Fort Washington
Know to forward lead, powder, and shells to Pittsburgh. Craig in turn to forward supplies to Fort Washington. Money to be given to Lieut. Jeffers at Fort Franklin.
James Robertson PapersForty Six Drafts Received by the Secretary of the Treasury
Coxe informs Lincoln that the Secretary of the Treasury received forty-six paid drafts which amount in total to $40,650.
Robert Goodloe HarperFerguson requests stores be sent to Fort Washington
Ferguson makes requisition to Hodgdon for stores needed at Fort Washington.
Isaac Craig PapersFamily News & Business
Notes that Adams' steward has recovered from illness. Knox's son Marcus has died.
John Adams PapersFamily in Distress
Since his family is likely to be distressed, Clarke has nobody else to turn to but Hodgdon. Clarke lives in the little hut near the slaughterhouse and had even made improvements to it. His wife has …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expedition to Frontier
Expedition report by General Scott submitted. Other news from post.
Arthur St. Clair LettersExchange and Disbursement of Supplies
Cartouch boxes and belts exchanged with Armstrong. Enclosed returns and distribution information.
James Robertson PapersExamination on the Claims of Various Officers
The Commissioner of Army Accounts writes on his examination of the claims of Captains Watts and Fisk, along with Lieutenants Clayton and Green.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Examination of Several Accounts
Howell is asked to examine the accounts of James Byers, Reuben Gilden, and Joseph Cook and report on them to the Secretary of War. Also a Power of Attorney of Major William Poch is not on the returns.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
