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Travel Safety
Remarks on traveling by river or by road to Wheeling. Safety of each mode of transportation discussed.
James Robertson PapersTravel from Pittsburgh
Several officers leave for Head Quarters on Kentucky boat. The water is low which makes slows boat traffic. Cornplanter's nephew brought speech to Colonel O'Hara a copy of which is now enclosed.
James Robertson PapersTransporting the Wabash Indians
Hodgdon is directed to make all the necessary arrangements with respect to the pay and subsistence of the wagoners who are to transport the Wabash Indians and their baggage from hence to Pittsburgh.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transporting Kersey's Recruits
Hodgdon is directed to furnish the means of transportation for the baggage of Capt. Kersey's 25 recruits who have been ordered to march from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transporting Arms
Enclosed are Aaron Jenkins' contract for fifty dollars for transporting arms to Capt. Preston at Montgomery Courthouse. The report to Hodgdon came late owing to Jenkins having entered with the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transportation of the Military Stores
Enclosed is the account of the transportation of the military stores by Hewitt's friend Nathan Baker. The money should be paid to the bearer who will provide a receipt.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transmittal of Money; Captain Pratt's Detachment
Samuel Hodgdon will transmit $3000. In future, no money will be advance but upon previous estimate. Mentions holding part of Captain Pratt's detachment until they receive orders.
James Robertson PapersTraining and Payment of Troops
Swan's Arrival for Payment of Troops. Recruiting and pay grade addressed, Knox optimistic that the increased training of troops would make them more effective and professional than militia.
Anthony Wayne PapersToo Small for This Rendezvous
Hodgdon did not mention to Lyman the number of the order sent to Springfield. There were 160 pairs that are of good quality but rather too small a size for this rendezvous.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Main Army
[Mostly illegible] Shaylor sent by Capt. Johnathan Strong [?] a letter containing 25 dollars.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The French Minister & Indian Affairs, Etc.
Washington asks whether the heads of the departments recommend calling Congress into session earlier than what is required by law so as to address the recent decision respecting the French minister in …
Thomas Jefferson PapersThe Ensuing Treaty
O'Hara congratulates his country on the appointment of Commissioners of Indian Affairs for the ensuing treaty. Whatever can be done consistent with the honor and safety of the Union may be expected …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Tents for Pike's, Sedam's, & Kersey's Recruits
Hodgdon is directed to send to Trenton with all possible dispatch to the care of Abraham Hunt, contractor, ten common tents to accommodate the troops of Captain Zebulon Pike and Captain Sedam on their …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Tea & Coffee for Breakfast & Supper, Etc.
Holt acknowledges responsibility for boarding certain of the workmen who will come to New London and has made appropriate arrangements with some citizens of the town. He has learned that they will …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Swords Requested
The Secretary of War requests Hodgdon to send one of the swords made the previous year and also one that Mr. Francis has just turned into the store.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Supplies, Stores, Clothing, Etc.
Craig discusses the status of a number of supplies, stores, and clothing.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Supplies
Request to examine enclosed request for supplies with stipulation to only provide items that are on hand.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [1A-F2] (RG46)Sums Charged to the Quartermaster General
By order of the Quartermaster General, Bellie has drawn sums for individuals who have rendered services to the public which sums, after payment, will be charged to the Quartermaster General.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Stoppages of Pay
Howell's last instruction to stop those officers' pay who have irregularities in their accounts is so unqualified that it is embarrassing to Swan. Swan recommends that no more stoppages be made at the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Stop the Money from Capt. Melcher or I Shall Lose It!
Enclosed is an extract from the list of warrants issued by the Secretary of War in continuation through November 1793. Howell also want to know if Swan has stopped the money from Captain Melcher. This …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Status Report From Fort Pitt
Major Craig forwards the following reports to Secretary Knox: a return of stores, an abstract of accounts, and all vouchers of disbursements. Craig indicates that a contractor successfully sued for …
Isaac Craig PapersStatus Report from Fort Pitt
Major Craig informs Secretary Knox that his returns will be sent by next post and that shipments of lead and clothing have arrived. Craig also informs Knox that Doctor Wallace's supply of medicine is …
Isaac Craig PapersSmith writes to Knox about Citizen Genet
Letter, Col. Smith discusses military accoutrements ordered by Citizen Genet but not paid for.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Shot & Shells to Christian Bridge, Etc.
[Partly illegible] DeWitt announces that he has at last gotten all the shot and shells that were at Elk Landing and Turner Creek to Christian Bridge. The account will be forwarded as soon as it can be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
