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[List of Invalid Pensioners who were not Paid by General Lincoln]
Knox agrees that the list of names submitted all appear to be owed a complete year's pension. States that the Supreme Court has recently overturned a lower court ruling regard commissioners. Listed a …
Henry Knox Papers[Extract of a Letter] Inaccurate Vouchers
Clothing received but vouchers are inaccurate and therefore all packages must be inventoried before Wilkinson knows if they received the proper number.
James Robertson Papers[DUPLICATE] Request for Acceptance or Rejection of Promotion
Secretary at War issues a warrant for Captain Burbeck's promotion to Major. Enclosed act of Congress that determined pay, rations, and emoluments for Burbeck's perusal.
Henry Knox Papers[Circular] Notification of Pay
Details of how scouts for Ohio County would be paid in the future with orders to pay scouts for previous service.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)"Still the Same Joe"
Torrence has received the advance for Mr. Ward which is the only one received since he last saw Howell. He denies that he has been guilty of neglect in writing his esteemed friend Howell since he has …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Yellow Fever: Jaws of Death
It gives Butler much satisfaction to know that Hodgdon and his family have escaped the malignancy that had prevailed in Philadelphia for so long. He hopes that Hodgdon and himself, who has often …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Yellow Fever; Smoking of the Infected Clothing
Expresses sorry for the state of his family from Yellow Fever epidemic. The smoking of the clothing, thought to be infected with Yellow Fever, Craig notes is a dreadful piece of business and conceives …
James Robertson PapersYellow Fever epidemic and events abroad
From near Philadelphia, discusses the timing of sending correspondence. Reports the disorder in Philadelphia [Yellow Fever epidemic] in a few days more will be like a summer's dream gone and hopes …
[Empty Placeholder Collection for Incomplete Collection Associations.]Yellow Fever Epidemic and Clothing
Hodgdon does not believe that the clothing was infected from the recent yellow fever epidemic and explains why. He has also consulted a Doctor Hodge, who says that there is no danger of infection. …
James Robertson PapersYellow Fever at an End
[Yellow] fever is at an end. Business has resumed. Preparations made for accommodation of congress and state assembly. Pay will go forward on Monday.
James Robertson PapersWilliams writes to Knox about Yellow Fever
Letter, discusses yellow fever.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Williams informs Knox of fever
Letter, advises that army clothing is believed to be the vector of a malignant fever which has produced fatalities.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Whether Officers' Families Entitled to Quarters
Has not heard from Major General Wayne. Mentions dispatches borne by Ensign Morgan. It would afford satisfaction to be able to legally direct that officers' families be furnished with quarters, but …
James Robertson PapersWhereabouts of Knox; Troop Movements; Yellow Fever Epidemic
Secretary of War remains in the countryside. Mentions army's movement. Discusses accountability for damaged goods. Discusses effects of yellow fever epidemic in city. Mentions death of Jacob Hapelman.
James Robertson PapersWayne discusses officers with Knox
Letter, describes problems concerning promotions and some inept officers.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Wayne discusses good order and discipline within the ranks with Knox
Letter, dis discontent among officers in the Legion.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Washington speaks to the Miamis
Washington awards medals to Miami Chiefs and asks them to wear these decorations as signs of their loyalty to the United States.
Huntington MssWarrants No. 46 to 72
Swan encloses to Howell his Warrants No. 46 - 72 with payrolls and muster rolls complete, with receipts, amounting to $21.960.46. Swan asks for Howell's acknowledgement of same as soon as it is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Warrant Signed for Money Due Virginia
Notification that warrant authorizing payment to Virginia was signed.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersWarrant No. 45
Enclosed is Warrant No. 45 on Swan for sixty dollars which is the last he will pay on this ground.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Wampum for Indian Department
Hodgdon is directed to inform the Secretary of War what quantity of wampum for the Indian Department he has in his possession.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Vandenbrock asks a favor of Langier
Letter, ask Langier to pick up his pay at the War Office
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Valentine Pancake & Hogshead No. 23
Valentine Pancake has arrived with hogshead no. 23 of cavalry clothing and a few other packages. Some of the wagons lost their shafts on the way.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Updated Return of Ordnance
The last return of ordnance made to the President [Washington] was October 7th, 1789. Hodgdon is directed to make out a statement of all muskets, ordnance, and other capital articles which have been …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Unbroken Crockery
Cass praises the bearer, Mr. Hamilton, for delivering his crockery with only one saucer and one plate broken. Based on this performance, he recommends Hamilton to Hodgdon for future employment.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
