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Publication concerning the Genet Affair
Letter from Secretary Hamilton to Secretary Knox, discussing publication concerning Genet Affair and their certificate which is to be attached.
John Jay PapersPublic Horse injured or lame
Proctor expresses dissatisfaction with a horse. Mentions limp and that horse had been foundered or otherwise injured. Mentions Governor Mifflin and the Falls of Schuylkill.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Public Business
Jefferson discusses the public business which he takes the liberty of troubling Jackson with.
Thomas Jefferson PapersProtection of Norfolk
President acknowledged need to protect Norfolk but did not want to authorize any actions that could incur expenses the U.S. could not fund.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersProtection of Commissioners
Discussed governance of North Western Indians and treaty to be held in Sandusky. Requests protection of commissioners from hostile Indian attacks.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersProtection for Bearer of Money
Requests protection for Jacob H[a]deman who was entrusted with transporting money down the Ohio River for army.
James Robertson PapersProposed Indian Assortment
O'Hara expresses his wish that Hodgdon had received his letters regularly so that Hodgdon would know his opinion regarding the proposed Indian assortment.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Proposed defense of Norfolk, Matters Regarding Foreign Vessels in American Harbors and Waters
Jefferson has received the letters from the British Consul at Norfolk and the information of Henry Tucker, and has passed them to the President. The legislature has not considered the idea of putting …
Thomas Jefferson PapersProper Handling of Correspondence to General Wayne
Major Craig seek clarification from Secretary Knox regarding the proper handling of correspondance intended for General Wayne.
Isaac Craig PapersProlonged Negotiations with Six Nations
Commissioners enclose copy of speech to Six Nations proposing peace, no reply from Indians. Commissioners fear a closing of negotiations prior to completion of treaty due to prolonged waiting for …
Claus PapersProcedures for managing recruit payrolls
Letter, describes payments to privates and non-commissioned officers; discusses receipts of payments to recruits.
Thompson Family PapersPrivateers
U.S. position of neutrality prevents any ships from being outfitted with weapons in U.S. ports, and no privateers or cruisers can be granted asylum.
Dreer CollectionPrices of Articles
Hodgdon is asked to send a memorandum with the prices of a list of articles: knapsacks; cartridge boxes; tents; horsemen's tents; horsemen's marquees; travelling carriages for brass cannon and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Presidential Orders to Erect Arsenal and Magazine at Trenton
Washington gives detailed instructions for the creation of a magazine and arsenal at Trenton.
CA NJ LettersPresidential Agreement to Negotiations at Lower Sandusky
President authorized last effort for peace between U.S. and hostile Indians before the U.S. would take offensive action.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersPreparation of Light Boats; Belief that the Clothing is not Infected
Prior to Hassleman's arrival, Craig had light boat prepared for Ensign Wallington with small party to escort him. Mentions Lieutenant Colonel Clarke, boats loaded with clothing and comments that the …
James Robertson PapersPreparation for Treaty with Indians
Discussion of warriors to be present at signing of treaty. Requests presence of Indians.
C. Guild CollectionPost Notes and Arms Forwarded
Per request, post notes forwarded. Requests communication on receipt of money. Arms and armaments forwarded. Cartouch boxes forwarded with all speed.
James Robertson PapersPlacing the Cart Before the Horse
Washington warns that the pending application should not be addressed until a survey, an essential document, is taken. Doing so would be like placing the cart before the horse.
Thomas Jefferson PapersPhilip Audebat letter; Lieutenant Colonel Clarke; Stores Gone Forward
Received Philip Audebat letter. Lieutenant Colonel Clarke has set off for Fort Washington with Lieutenant Reed's detachment. Has sent stores forward. Is preparing quarterly returns.
James Robertson PapersPayment to soldier's wives
Two of the men whose wives have drawn pay from Howell have been careful to anticipate all the pay due them from their officers but the officers have informed Swan that they will put them under …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Payment to Jenkins
Carrington recently enclosed a voucher to Hodgdon for the payment of fifty dollars to one Jenkins for transporting arms to Capt. Preston. Carrington is taking this opportunity to remind Hodgdon again …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Payment to Hopkins
Acknowledges the receipt of information from Colonel Campbell regarding the Cherokee. Authorized payment to be made to John Hopkins.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
