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Ogden reports to Knox regarding Indians
Letter; mentions reports of Indians gathering.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Officers Unable to Account for Public Money
Howell is frustrated that many officers appear to be unable to account for public money or are not doing so in a timely manner. Howell asks Swan to call upon all officers for whom this is an issue as …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Obtaining Money
Instructions for St. Clair regarding Indian goods received and will be adhered to. Discussed methods of obtaining money, requests a sum of money immediately. Mentioned meeting in Sandusky for …
James Robertson PapersO'Hara's Account
Prior has received Mr. O'Hara's account and encloses to Hodgdon one hundred dollars for which he requests a receipt.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Notification of Appointment to Commissioner
Notification of appointment to act as liaison to hostile Indians that reside north of the Ohio River. Treaty negotiations, names of other commissioners, and instructions for preparation.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersNotification of Appointment
Henley temporarily appointed Agent for Dept of War in territory south of the Ohio. Information on pay.
Edward E. Ayer CollectionNote from War Office requests delivery of letter from Charles Thompson to Secretary of War
Mr Andilbert will hand a letter for Charles Thompson, which the Secretary of War requests be forwarded to him without delay.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)No.114 Estimates Needed for Money Requested
Will inform Sec of Treasury of opinion regarding Big Beaver Creek. Result will be transmitted. Money will be transmitted once Craig follows instructions and forwards estimates.
James Robertson PapersNo. 126 Money and Supplies
Updates on money requests and location of supplies. Pushes for final settlement of accounts.
James Robertson PapersNo Knapsacks!
Butler acknowledges that he has received the clothing and arms and gave his receipt to the wagoner. However, he finds himself perplexed in providing knapsacks since Hodgdon did not send any.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Negotiations with Wyandot Indians
Details from Commissioner's travels to North of the Ohio to discuss peace treaty with Wyandots. Lee is governor of Virginia.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersNegotiation of Treaty and Politics of Desertion
Knox updated Wayne on plans for representatives to travel to Niagara for signing of treaty, appointment of surgeon's mate, and politics relative to deserter who happens to have respectable parents.
Anthony Wayne PapersNavigation of Ohio River and Construction at Wheeling
Discusses navigation of Ohio River, population of Wheeling, Virginia [now West Virginia]. Mentions great danger on the road to Wheeling due to Indians. Has prepared tools for erecting buildings at …
James Robertson PapersMy Estimate for the Present Year's Supply
O'Hara expresses his pleasure that his estimate for the present year's supply is so promptly attended and repeats his request that every article be of the highest quality.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Musters of the Troops
Stagg is transmitting a copy of the general abstract of the musters of the troops which composed the army under Major General [Arthur] St. Clair in September and October of 1791.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Muster, Payrolls and Detention of Pay
Discusses officers at the Upper Posts of Ohio River. Should be enabled to make out authentic muster and pay rolls. Wants to put that part in train without delaying Captain Crawford's return as they …
James Robertson PapersMuster Rolls
Enclosed are a complete set of muster rolls for September, October, and November 1792 for the companies of the following Captains: Porter, Heth, Sparks, Guion, Hannah, Pike, Stringer, and Faulkner. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Muster & Payroll of Kentucky Militia
Enclosed is a duplicate muster and payroll for Captain John Adair's mounted militia from Kentucky in the service of the United States during the year 1792.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Mr. Williams and Henley; Contracts; Provisions and Accounts
Mentions Mr. Williams and Mr. Henley, contracts and Quarter Master General. Mentions forage at Muskingum. Mentions money to discharge account; please to pay to the Quarter Master General's account.
James Robertson PapersMr. Hodges' Bellyache
Bayard laments his many disappointments with Mr. Ball's friends and Mr. Hodges' bellyache.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Movement of Troops; Safeguarding of Letters for Commander in Chief
Mentions his direction to Lieutenant Colonel Clarke to make provisions to send troops. Supposes that detachments at Marrietta and Gallipolis must have their boats with them. Captain Pratt's detachment …
James Robertson PapersMovement of Powder and Goods
Has sent powder forward in carts. Asks that shoes for the 1st Sub Legion be packed and marked. Clothing is nearly all on the road. On one of carts is a cask of China. Mentions shipment of sugar. Gives …
James Robertson PapersMovement of Detachment; Descending Ohio River Before the Ice; Letter for Governor of Kentucky
Detachment has marched from Carlisle to Pittsburgh. Hopes they arrive in season to descend Ohio River before onset of ice on the river. Light boat well manned will be wanted for conveying dispatches …
James Robertson PapersMonthly Returns, Packets of Correspondence, Powder, Flints and Cartridge Paper
Discusses monthly returns. Flints not the proper size. Powder to be sent to Legionville. Cartridge paper is nearly expended.
James Robertson PapersMoney; Requested Supplies
Has applied for money requested and has no doubt of receiving it. Is sorry the Army has made so little progress-the season was too far advanced. Has shipped nail rods. Files will go shortly. …
James Robertson Papers
