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Shoes & Socks for Melcher
Melcher asks Knox to send by his sergeant the shoes and socks necessary to complete his recent order. Likewise the woolen overalls should be sent to complete the previous day's order.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sheet Iron Not Arrived, Causing Delays in Production
Craig believed waggoners stopped over at their homes to plant corn while transporting cannons and sheet iron. Delay in transport has caused delay in production of camp kettles and other goods. Capt. …
James Robertson PapersSheet discusses Indian delegations with Hodgdon
Letter, discusses Indian delegations to Philadelphia.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Settler life on the western frontier
Reverend McClure writes Secretary Knox on Arthur St. Clair's campaign. Discusses Indian warfare and frontier and pioneer life. The southern people today experience what the first settlers of New …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Settlement of Accounts, William Knox and Wagoners
Mentions preparation of vouchers and settlement of accounts. Quartermaster General is displeased with William Knox for employing improper waggoners. John Wilmer left previous day with Newman's sword. …
James Robertson PapersSettlement of accounts and pay for St. Clair's Campaign under Colonel Darke
Letter, discusses settlement of accounts and pay for St. Clair's Campaign. Hopes to receive his pay from Colonel Darke's Regiment.
Muster Rolls of Volunteer Organizations: War With Northwest Indians, 1790-1795. (RG94)Settlement of Accounts
Preparing abstract to settle accounts, will work with Hodgdon to satisfy all debt.
James Robertson PapersSeparating the Powder Using the Sieves
Talks about using the sieves to separate the course from the fine grains of gun powder. Mentions using new casks. No stores have come to hand since last post, nor is there any news on any wagon being …
James Robertson PapersSend Mr. Park to the Western Country
If Hodgdon has any business in the western country, Park wishes to be sent because he feels riding would be of service to him. He would not be gone more than three weeks and Major Butler would take …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Secretary of War provides recruiting instructions to Benjamin Biggs
Knox sends a signed copy of the War Department policy on recruitment to Benjamin Biggs. Biggs has been tasked to raise a company of riflemen. Blank enlistment paperwork enclosed. Personal note from …
Isaac Craig PapersSargent reveals professional aspirations to Knox
Letter, Sargent discusses militia and his desire to advance in a military capasity.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Sargent Recommends Sebastian for Judge
Letter, discusses provision for Judge Advocate of the Army; recommends Sebastian for Judge of territory.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Sargent discusses the Battle of the Wabash with Knox
Letter, discusses Indians; discusses defeat of St. Clair's campaign; advises use of Indians in future campaigns.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Sargent discusses the Adjutant General with Knox
Letter, alludes to St. Clair's campaign defeat; discusses post of Adjutant general.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Sargent Discusses Indians Treaties with Knox
Letter, discusses Indian treaty.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Sargent discusses defective stores with Knox
Letter, describes errors in military stores; describes inferior quality of military stores.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Safe Conduct to Fort Washington
Moylan hopes to meet the official guard for their safe conduct to Fort Washington. He has been particular in the choice of horses in the hope that they will be adequate for the expedition.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Saddle for Wayne's Wagoner
Knox is directed to furnish General [Anthony] Wayne's wagoner with a common saddle.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Robertson Temporary Agent
Mentioned President approving General Robertson as temporary agent for Chickasaws. Discussed conciliatory actions between Chocktaws and Chickasaws.
James Robertson PapersRobert Smith and partners forward a contract to Knox
Letter, encloses proposal for contract.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Returns, Powder, Return of Howitzers, Untimely Remittances
Encloses return. Expects to receive powder. General Wayne ordered return of three of the small howitzers; trunnions are insufficient. Mentions settlement of accounts. Laments the lack of timely …
James Robertson PapersReturn of Stores and Report on Activities
Forwards return of stores. Does not include boats. Mentions camp kettles. Dr. Hutcheson has set out for Fort Franklin with David Mead. Report of Major McCullen defeat at Beaver Creek proved false. …
James Robertson PapersReturn of Stores & Equipments
Knox is directed to immediately make out and transmit to the War Office a return of all the military and quartermaster stores and equipments that have been forwarded to Pittsburgh for the present …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return of Stores
Secretary of War is absent for few days. Letter and returns received at Pittsburg last post.
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