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Property Loaded & Delivered
Parker asks Knox to have the bearer load the property . He will take good care of any property given him and deliver it promptly.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Proper Use of Cavalry Horses
Letter, discusses potential misappropriation of cavalry horses: one for the aide de camp, one for a servant. Knox is apt to think this is a mistake, and asks that the horses be returned to the troop. …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Procedure for Advances in Western Territory
Mr. Lanclive left for Philadelphia on previous day on return to Western Territory. Mr. Colesworthy made a mistake in accounting. Describes procedures for future conduct of transactions in the …
James Robertson PapersPrivate Letter on Appointment
Reassured Knox that Williams did not fabricate excuse for not accepting appointment. Noted that he held no personal ambitions to be second in command, a factor that Knox used to try and sell …
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908.Preventing Future Disputes
To prevent future disputes which may arise in the accounts of the War Department, certificates given by Knox should be on all occasions as full as possible and recorded in the words of the contracts …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)President's Opinion on Frontier Protection
Discussed President's opinion for protecting frontier using Block Houses and how to staff them. Updates on General Wayne.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersPreparations at Marietta
It took seventeen days for Haskell to travel from Fort Washington to Marietta. He has applied to Major Craig for clothing but has not received any. Haskell's troops and those already at Marietta are …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Power of Attorney
Barney Cox, sergeant and private in the 5th and 6th Pennsylvania Line, assigns his power of attorney to Samuel Maus.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Powder to Cooper's Ferry
Enclosed is a return of the powder forwarded from New York to Cooper's Ferry.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Powder Casks
As soon as possible, Knox should provide a wagon to transport powder casks. Knox should send a return for the quantity forwarded.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Powder & Lead for the Creeks in Georgia
Hodgdon is directed to ship on board the sloop Sally, under Capt. Bethnel and now in the harbor, ten barrels of musket powder and a proportion of lead, addressed to James Seagrove, Agent to the Creek …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Powder & Ball
Knox should provide every assistance to Mr. Manning in having the powder and ball sent to the river.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Politics and Indian Relations
Secretary Knox discusses details on interactions with the Indians, both peaceful and hostile, with the Governor of Virginia. Possibility of treaty and war.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersPlacement of Posts
Details on supplying troops. Personal opinion on location of proposed post to defend frontier. Craig advised a post at Presquilles instead of Canagwa Creek. Noted attributes.
James Robertson PapersPistols
Pistols to be completed next Saturday, request to pick up the guns.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Personal Sentiments
Enclosed letter to his wife to be forwarded. Muses over friendship and personal matters.
James Robertson PapersPennsylvania Governor's Authority Over Soldiers
Responds to Mifflin's inquiry, saying that as governor of Pennsylvania he has the right to give orders to the scouts employed in the defense of the Pennsylvania frontier; also discusses troop musters …
John Hampden Hazelton Autograph Collection, MMCPeace With the Indians, Etc.
Since the failure of Mr. Steel's motion for the reduction of the Army it can be expected that vacancies will soon be filled up. Bradshaw asks Hodgdon to mention his name to General Knox before …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Peace with Cornplanter, Enclosed Letters from Fort Washington
Wayne enclosed copies of letters from Fort Washington and Captain Hughes, discussed proposed peace communicated by Cornplanter.
Anthony Wayne PapersPeace and Politics with Frontier Indians
State of tranquility on frontier attributed to peaceful overtures made by U.S. towards Cherokees.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersPayments Made to Individuals and Agents
Secretary Knox apologizes for not writing sooner, stating that he has been confined to bed due to an intermittent fever he contracted last year in Philadelphia. He describes payments made to a number …
Gratz Collection: Generals of the RevolutionPayments Forwarded for the Pay of Troops
Status of accounts, money received, money forwarded.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Payments
Lists various payments made, promised receipts. Wayne satisfied with powder, much stronger than previous orders.
James Robertson PapersPayment of Bills
Quarter cask (barrel) of imported sherry forwarded per request. Settlement of bills discussed, urgency required as they have been left unpaid for too long.
James Robertson PapersPayment for Jurors
The Comptroller of the Currency writes that compensation for jurors of the clerks of the circuit court traveling and issuing certificates for pensions for invalids is fully provided for by a section …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS.
