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Temporary Nature of Frontier Defense
Noted use of state militia for protection of frontier should be temporary and any permanent measure must be enacted by Congress.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersTea and Chocolate for Sick
Enclosed tea and chocolate for sick men. Surgeon ordered to post. Updates on troops locations and numbers. Major Zeigler planning to resign.
James Robertson PapersSwan reports to Wilkinson on financial claims derived from Wabash
Letter, discusses payment of claimants from St. Clair's expedition against the Indians.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Supplys for Capt. Kerr's Musicians
Hodgdon is directed to deliver to David Allison, for the use of Capt. Kerr's company of infantry, the following: one drum, one pair of drum-sticks, one drum case, one drum carriage, and one fife and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Supply Request From Fort Washington
Wilkinson requests that several items be added to the previous order of supplies and two oxen be readied to move with the detachment.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Supply of Troops
Describes obtaining supplies for troops, shortages, and payment. Craig thinks that the payment offered by O'Hara for his position is too low.
James Robertson PapersSupply of Major Henry Gaither's command in Georgia
Knox has reviewed Hodgdon's estimate of the cost of several articles for supplying Major Henry Gaither's command in Georgia; requests that he purchase goods and make ready for transportation to …
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Supply of Cannon and Shot
Cannon and shot proved by Colonel Proctor, it will be sent forward and more will follow once it has been proved.
James Robertson PapersSupply and procurement issues
Secretary Knox very briefly discusses supply and procurement issues with Major Isaac Craig and Clement Biddle.
Isaac Craig PapersSupplies Needed at Fort Hamilton
Captain Armstrong lists a number of articles needed for the use of the garrison at Fort Hamilton.
Northwest Territory PapersSupplies for Sedam
Knox is asked to deliver to Lieutenant Sedam two sets of the following for recruits: woolen overalls, a pair of shoes, a pair of socks, a shirt, and a blanket.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Supplies for Captain Eaton
Recruits require supplies, list included.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Supplies and Update from Fort Franklin
Request to Turnbull and Marnie to cast six pound shot for United States. Due to severe winter weather, procuring materials for block house has been difficult and Craig cannot give an accurate …
James Robertson PapersSupplies
Discusses accounts from Hodgdon's administration. Transport of supplies and wagoners to restock stores.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Sundry Accounts
Bedinger discusses the accounts of sundry individuals, many of whom have concerns relative to their settlements.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Suits of Clothing for Wells' Recruits
Knox is asked to deliver to Ensign William Diven thirty full suits of clothing for Capt. Wells' recruits.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Suit of Uniform Clothing
Knox is to give Ensign William Devin a complete set of uniform clothing for a private enlisted for the infantry, taking his receipt.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Strict Oversight of Indian Commerce
Knox advises Chapin to employ individuals of character and to exercise meticulous accounting practices in transacting business with the Indians.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionStock Clasp
Sheppard wants Knox to send him a stock clasp for a pattern suit for the War Office.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Speech to various Indian tribes
Speech of Brigadieer General Rufus Putnam to the sachems and warriors of the Indian tribes inhabiting the Miami or Tawa and Wabash rivers. This included the Wyandots, Delawares, Chipawas, Ottawas, …
MG23 HI1 John Graves Simcoe, PapersSolution for Small Pox in Recruiting Camp
Wayne sent some troops to Block house to protect borders of Washington and Ohio Counties. Wayne awaits orders from Knox regarding vaccination for small pox. Hostile Indians supported by British are …
Anthony Wayne PapersSmith asks Knox for a larger salary
Letter, asks for raise in pay because he has a large family. Asks to be placed on an equal scale of pay with the rest of the young gentlemen under Knox's direction.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Sketch of Block House
Enclosed sketch of newly completed block house and other buildings with full description of size, location, and plan for additional buildings.
James Robertson Papers
