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War and Peace with Indians, Putnam's Plan for War
War and peace with hostile and peaceful Indian nations discussed, Knox enclosed Brigadier General Putnam plan for war and his objections to commencing war in present year. Navigation report by late …
Anthony Wayne PapersWagon for Capt. Ashton's Equipage
The Secretary of War requests that Knox immediately furnish a wagon to convey the camp equipage of Capt. Asheton's detachment to Reading. He should also furnish the necessary means of transportation …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Vouchers and supplies and Major Adair skirmish with Indians
Forwarded by General Putnam a box containing vouchers of clothing, hospital and Indian department. Mentions that Commander in Chief has given instructions to General Wilkinson to order bushels of …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Vouchers and a Report on Upcoming Shipments
Requests vouchers for expenditures. Sends invoice of medicines. Chests of shoes to be loaded for the rifle corps. Clothing also soon to be shipped. Doctor Brown will take medicine chests.
James Robertson PapersVarious News Items
Treaty of Nashville with Chickasaws and Chocktaws was successful. Glov. Blount's official report yet to be received on the escape of Col. Hardin. Politics of France discussed.
Dreer CollectionUseless Shot and Shells; Construction for Wintering; Fort Washington
Return of shot and shells. A number are useless; vents were improperly bored. Reports on construction near Log Town. Mentions Lieutenant Lee and Dragoons setting off for Fort Washington.
James Robertson PapersUse of Money
Redirected money intended for Capt. Biggs appointment (which he declined) to John Cummings and future expenses. Advised taking receipts for all expenses.
James Robertson PapersUpdates on Supplies
List of supplies forwarded under the care of the Quartermaster General. Major Smith in pursuit of Indians that crossed Allegheny River. Turnbull and Marnie notified Craig that shot is ready, it must …
James Robertson PapersUpdates on Preparations for War, Information on Superiors
No word from enemy on possible peace, preparations at fort made for war.
Durrett Collection Misc MSSUpdates on Officers and Contracts
Copy of oaths and receipts of Cummings and Butler. Routes and destinations of officers and boats. Notification that Craig contracted for the building of boats, received Knox orders to contract with …
James Robertson PapersUpdates on Fort Franklin
Goods forwarded to Fort Franklin, discussed financial situation and reparations due Cornplanter.
James Robertson PapersUpdates on Building Block House
Explained problems that have postponed building block house.
James Robertson PapersUpdate on Delivery
Expressed confidence in Craig's expediency in building the block house. Enclosed receipt of cannon shot recently delivered for Craig.
James Robertson PapersUnfit Shot
Knox wrote Campbell regarding shot cast at Chambersburg furnace Craig felt was unfit for use.
James Robertson PapersUnauthorized Action
Wilkinson never authorized the building of a government house by Col. Sargent.
Edward E. Ayer CollectionTwo Wagons
Knox is asked to make two wagons available for Capt. Hughes who has been ordered to march the following day.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Two Suits of Clothing
If there are two suits of music uniform clothing of the five hundred suits of Smith & Shepherd, Knox is directed to give same to Lt. Bines for Capt. Wells company of infantry.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Two Chests of Tea, Etc.
Upon inquiry, Wilkins finds that Mr. Levy, one of the gentlemen that purchased the remains of Mr. Duncan's goods, has Hodgdon's two chests of tea in his possession. If Hodgdon has any ideas as to how …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Twenty Suits of Clothing
Knox is asked to furnish Capt. Kersey with twenty suits of uniform clothing after having inspected same. They should be forwarded to Brunswick by stage.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Troops to Fort Franklin, Supply Distribution
Jeffers to march to Fort Franklin, Craig delivered provisions. Recently purchased boats are of high quality, will transport goods and people safely.l
James Robertson PapersTroops Taken Prisoner, Information Gathered, Situation Unsafe for Travel
Wilkinson now commanding Fort Hamilton provided intelligence gathered by Lieut. Gaines during his outing with a search party for captured soldiers. Kentucky volunteers and pack horses to arrive at …
Anthony Wayne PapersTransportation of Goods
Inconsistent actions of Mr. Gish warrant paying back the public through service. He will transport wagon loads of goods until his debt is paid. Delivery of good to Fort Washington.
James Robertson PapersThomas Gibson's Power of Attorney
Thomas Gibson of the County of Hamilton, Northwest of the Ohio, gives Samuel Hodgdon of the City of Philadelphia his Power of Attorney.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)This Unfortunate Affair, Etc.
The only course to follow is to have Col. Darke represent the true state of the case to Congress and at the same time draw a draft for the appropriate amount. Surely Col. Darke will do everything in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Coming Campaign
Barr is going to Philadelphia soon and asks Hodgdon to give him whatever news he has on the operation of the coming campaign. He wants to be on his way out of Lexington early so as to be ready for the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
