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Receipts from Carberry & Lewis
Capts. Henry Carberry ($500.60) and William Lewis ($401) have given Gale duplicate receipts which are enclosed.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipts for Bounty Paid
Enclosed are receipts for bounty paid recruits amounting to $31.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipt of Sherry, Payment of Officer
Sherry and other goods received. Urgent request to pay Mr. Dorcey. Update from Hodgdon.
James Robertson PapersReceipt of Payments
Discusses payments and receipts. Mentions Captain Rickard, Lieutenant Samuel Vance, and Captain Biggs.
James Robertson PapersReceipt of Ninety Dollars
Smith's late indisposition and business and the consequence of his brother's departure for London has prevented him from acknowledging the receipt of ninety dollars brought him by Lt. Howe. An apology …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipt of Instructions for Disposal of Clothing
Notes receipt of instructions, mentioned fort in Barbados.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Receipt of Appointment Letter
Receipt of appointment letter, requests info on his lieutenant.
Bezaleel Howe PapersReceipt for the Notes
Buell has sent Howell a receipt for the notes Howell sent. He has also sent a receipt from Major Franks that was not included in the last settlement in January that should be entered in Howell's …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipt for Payments: Captain Sparks, Lieutenant Vance, Captain Briggs
Receipt for payments: Captain Sparks, Lieutenant Vance. This completes payments intended for Captain Briggs.
James Robertson PapersReasons for declining promotion
Brigadier General Otto Williams candidly offers apology for non-acceptance of commission, providing details for why he declined the offer. Williams perceives no temptation to his ambition in the …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Rations for the Companies of Craig, Cray, and Hunter
Nicholson informs Howell that no account of John Dermierton has been settled for rations supplied to the companies of Maj. Alexander Craig, Capt. John Cray or Capt. Robert Hunter, nor any money …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Quartermaster to Pay Off Debts
Quartermaster General to travel to Pittsburgh to pay off all debts to contractors.
James Robertson PapersPurchase of Strong Cheap Second-Rate Horses
Knox is directed to immediately purchase for the service of the United States two strong able-bodied cheap horses--not first rate--and two common saddles and bridles. Before Knox contracts for them, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Purchase from James Morrow
The Secretary of War requests that Knox purchase from James Morrow any of his armorer's tools that might be fit for service. They are to be appraised by an impartial man previous to payment.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Public Monies and oxen
Discussion about public monies and purchase of oxen and the making up of a team.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Public Clothing On Hand
Hodgdon is directed to make out a "precise" statement of the public clothing on hand as it is presumed that it should be necessary to apply to the Secretary of the Treasury for a further supply.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Proving Powder, Questions on Casting Arms
Recommends proving each cask of powder as it arrives. Asks about Turnbull and Marnie casting a few tons of shot.
James Robertson PapersProve Shot
Expressed disappointment in poor shot, advised proving shot before order is cast. Request receipts from order.
James Robertson PapersProve Shot
Orders to prove shot to be delivered by Turnbull and Marnie. Clothing to be forwarded after recruits are clothed.
James Robertson PapersProtection of Washington County
Urgency of dispatching scouts to Washington County. Congress to authorize offensive action by militia.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Protection of the Frontier
Advice on preparing settlers for attack by Indians. Congress to approve offensive action by military for protection of settlers and frontier territory.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Protection of Frontier
Congress to discuss war and peace with Chiccamagas. Only defensive action by state to be taken in dealing with Indians.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersProtection for Transport
Request to hire J. Wallace, who plans to transport a load of goods to Fort Pitt.
File 1789, Nov 23Protection and Building
Flour to be forwarded now that snow has decreased. Collaboration with Cornplanters tribe; scouting around Fort Franklin to warn against approaching Chippewas. Questions on choice of material Craig …
James Robertson PapersProspects for War & Officer Appointments
Letter, discusses prospects for war and officer appointments.
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