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Request for White Wampum
On behalf of commissioners, Pickering laments that the white wampum has not arrived from New York or Albany. Therefore, ask Major Craig's help in obtaining a quantity, not exceeding 80,000.
James Robertson PapersRequest for Report on Ship Repairs
Orders to ascertain information on repairs made to British ship now in port of Philadelphia, to determine whether it is being fitted as a merchant vessel or a vessel of war. The ship is identified as …
FO 5/2 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence: Series II, 1793, Consuls for John Temple, Phineas Bond,Request for reimbursement, payment for Presley Nevill, General St Clair, winter quarters, and working conditions
From Isaac Craig at Pittsburg, enclosed is Michael Stevens receipt for payment of carriage of General St. Clair; baggage and store to Pittsburg. Mentions General Wayne. If this cannot be done, plan to …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for Orders
Indians have acted in hostile manner; Shepherd requests orders on how to act against them after General Wayne left the quarter.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Request for Issue of Uniform for John Byrne
The Secretary of War requests that a complete suit of uniform be issued to John Byrne, a recently disabled soldier of Captain Orme.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for Information on Bar Iron
Cover letter regarding: Fear of all bar iron being used for ship ballast, Christie requests amount needed by the United States so it can be purchased before supplies are depleted.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [1A-F2] (RG46)Request for information about Mr. Belli's Account for the Quartermaster General
John Stagg Chief Clerk inquires to what amount Mr Belli has drawn bills; which have Hodgdon accepted; and asks what sum of above for which no letter of advice have been received. Purpose is to inform …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for delivery of pay and certificates
Requests the delivery of all pay and certificates on three powers of attorney filed in the War Office.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Request for clothing, arms, and accoutrements to Captain Cornelius R. Sedam's recruits at New Brunswick New Jersey
John Stagg requests that Hodgdon forward clothing, arms, and accoutrements to Captain Cornelius R. Sedam's recruits at New Brunswick New Jersey. Shoes will be forwarded from New York.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for Cases
Governor requests that all future cases be brought before judicial tribunal instead of the federal government pursuing cases.
Executive Papers of Correspondence, 1793, Josiah BartlettRequest for Cartridge Boxes
Cartridge boxes requested by Sec. of War.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [1A-F2] (RG46)Request for Assistance with Officer's Pay
Captain Rucastle has not responded to request of Howell to settle arrears owed men under his command, now requests Dayton's assistance in the payment of Rucas' men, who are seeking payment.
Dayton PapersRequest for Assistance of Militia
Speaking on behalf of the President, Know addressed issues on uniforms, captured ships, and detaining captured soldiers.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersReports the Completion of an Order of Military Stores
Thomas Proctor reports that he tested artillery pieces. Used a double charge of powder, and 3 pound bullets in each. He takes the liberty of pronouncing them fully complete for the service of the …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports on treaty efforts at Sandusky; events in France
Reports that interpreter Jasper Parrish arrived with letter. Reports on travels, mentioning Fort Erie, Sandusky. Indians assembled at rapids of Miami of the Lake. Communication by post to Niagara not …
Timothy Pickering PapersReports News of Clothing Shipment for Lieutenant James Glenn's recruits in Shepherd's Town Virginia
Lieutenant James Glen of 4th Sub Legion acknowledges receipt of letter which informs that he will receive clothing for his recruits. He had given up hope of receiving clothing from the War Department …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Misunderstanding about Bill for Arms Never Received
Expresses regret for misapprehension. Had collected part of the money due and paid Hodgdon by Mr. Miller while Hodgdon was on his way to the Western Country. Stevenson never received requested arms …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reports Mistake in Clothing Shipment
Has just received the shipment of clothing, arms, and equipment. Reports mistake in shipment--received infantry coats instead of uniforms requested.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Report on the State of Arms in Virginia
According to instructions, went to New London, Virginia, to view the public arms. Found damaged muskets because they were stored with salt. Reports number of bayonets, rammers. Refers to wood needed …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Report on Creek Indian Affairs, hostility in south
Reports activity among forts in Georgia, Alabama, and Florida, between Mr. Seagrove and Major Habersham. Arrived from Fort Fidius and St. Mary's. Discusses paying the troops. Refers to James Seagrove, …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Report from the Territory of the South
The Secretary of State has received from the Secretary of the Territory of the South a report on the activities of the territorial government to be presented to the President. There does not appear to …
Thomas Jefferson PapersReport from Fort Washington near Cincinnati
Reports that Commander in Chief of Army has arrived, encamped below the town, waiting further orders. Very busy forwarding forage to the outposts. Makes mention of Doctor Brown in Kentucky. Asks for a …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Report from Fort Washington
Harris reports that Indians remain peaceable. Mentions Mr. Colesworthy. Harris says he is very busy and does not have time to write him. Letter from Mr Bissell to this family enclosed. Mentions …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Repacking the clothing; progress of shipments
Repacking is a dreadful piece of business and based on what has already been opened, it is altogether unnecessary. Neither the China nor the sugar have come to hand but it appears that Carson, the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
