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Certified Balance of Pay
Certifies the balance of pay for Frederick Perkhoff
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Certificates of John Bennett and John Strahan
The certificates issued for John Bennett and John Strahan of Lee's Legion and issued to Mr. White are found to have been cancelled by the Treasury but it is not evident who funded them or who disposed …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Certificate settlement of officer's account
Certification regarding the settlement of the account of Colonel Seth Warner
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Certificate of Protection
Secured safe transport for Belli down Ohio River to Kentucky.
James Robertson PapersCartouche Cases & Bayonet Belts
The Secretary of War orders Knox to produce for the service of the troops 300 cartouch cases, with bells, and 300 bayonet belts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Burnham resigns his commission to Knox
Letter, alludes to St. Clair's campaign defeat; advises Knox of resignation; alludes to Ohio land company, Scioto company. Burnham had been sent to Gallipolis to oversee construction of log houses …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Burnham asks Stagg to forward his resignation
Letter, asks for forward of Burnham's resignation.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Building a Flat, Etc.
It seems proper to employ some person to build a flat which will be much needed since the river will not be fordable for the remainder of the season. Should Hodgdon think it proper to send two sawyers …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bruce seeks appointment from Knox
Letter, asks for advice & recommendation to federal appointment; mentions plan for establishing a militia.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Blankets
After inspecting the number of blankets, Craig ascertains that twenty six must have been misplaced and he has been unable to ascertain whether or not they have been delivered.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bells, Collars, & Buckles Will Be Ready
The bells, collars, and buckles Knox has ordered will be ready by the end of the week. Directions should be written for the wagoner who will carry them and Boyd will afix the directions to the top of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bells from Lancaster
Captain [Jacob] Slough has informed Hodgdon that the bells for the horses that have been mentioned two or three times may be had in any numbers from the stores in Lancaster at a cost of from 26 to 39 …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bells Available at a Later Date
At present the bells cannot be had in Lancaster but they can be had in three weeks if that is acceptable. If Knox will notify him by the next post, Boyd will provide them as soon as possible.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bayer Dismissed
Due to undesirable practices, Bayer dismissed. Hodgdon asked Craig to take responsibility for his safety. Complaints of stores not matching invoices noted.
James Robertson PapersBad Weather Prevents the Expense Report
Reports bad weather that has prevented him from submitting and expense report, but will send it at the next post.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToAuthorization to Call Up Militia
President authorized use of militia for protection of Virginia frontier from hostile Indians. Details on employment, rations, etc.
Executive CommunicationsAuthorization for Use of Militia
Presidential authorization for use of militia to protect Ohio relayed to Sheperd. Details of employment discussed.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Assurances of Exemplary Recruiting Services
Letter, discusses conduct as a recruiting officer.
Bezaleel Howe PapersAssist in Recruiting
Orders to assist Capt. John Smith with recruiting in New York City.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Assembly of troops to combat Northwest Indians
Three thousand levies are to be assembled in July for offensive expedition against Indians. Until that time, troops will be used to protect the frontier. Provides details on how the levies should be …
Executive CommunicationsArticles to Fort Pitt
The several articles being obtained should be forwarded to Fort Pitt. A wagon should also be engaged to convey the baggage of Capt. Beatty's recruits from Trenton to Fort Pitt.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arrival at Fort Hamilton
Benham announces his arrival at Fort Hamilton and promises that every effort will be made to comply with Hodgdon's engagement by October 26th.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arrearages Due the Troops
Howell encloses copies of the receipts Armstrong submitted relative to the warrants of the Secretary of War for arrearages of pay, subsistence, and forage due the troops through December 1790.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arrangements for Overalls
Requesting a pair of overalls. Makes arrangements to deliver item and pay for them before Colonel Darke departs.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToArms Shipment to Charleston
Knox is directed to have transported on the ship now riding at anchor in the harbor and sailing soon to Charleston one hundred stands of arms with accoutrements and knapsacks complete. Also included …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
