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Money; Journey to Philadelphia; Major Cass's baggage
Regrets that money did not arrive this post. If so, would have been sooner prepared for journey to Philadelphia. Drew on Hodgdon in favor of John Wilkins Junior $205. Hamilton the waggoner just …
James Robertson PapersMoney, Invoice of Clothing, Arrival of Valentine Pancake, Condition of Wagons, Additional Transportation Charges
Received $5000 and invoice of clothing for 2d Sub Legion. Valentine Pancake arrived with cavalry clothing and suits. Mentions broken shafts and gumbrels, Mr. Culbertson's wagons. Because stores are …
James Robertson PapersMoney sent to Head Quarters
Received money of Colonel Mentges and sent packet to Head Quarters, Captain Crawford in charge. Expresses thanks for the wine; further supply of nails wanted. Asks for account of monies remitted on …
James Robertson PapersMoney Required
Craig uncertain of exact amount of money required to fulfill needed, lists various reasons for expenditure. Invoices enclosed. Location of various troops under several officers listed.
James Robertson PapersMoney Forwarded; Dispatches for General Wayne; Forwarding of Stores
Forwarded packet for commander in chief with security detachment on small boat. Will inform Quarter Master General regarding receipt of sum and all other transactions. Will ensure no delay in …
James Robertson PapersMoney Forwarded, Delivery
Money requested by Craig is forwarded, other payments discussed. Knox mentions delivery of Indian baggage.
James Robertson PapersMoney Forwarded and Newspapers Enclosed
Forwards $5000 in post notes to close up accounts to the first of ensuing year. Newspapers enclosed.
James Robertson PapersMoney for John Wilkins, Etc.
Craig has been under the necessity of drawing on Hodgdon $205 for John Wilkins.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Money for James O'Hara
William Knox writes on behalf on Hodgdon, who is out of town. Forwards money, for which James O'Hara, Quarter Master General, is accountable. Also sends on the present week's newspapers for O'Hara.
James Robertson PapersMoney Charged to General James Wilkinson's Account
Swan explains the $553 that have been charged to General Wilkinson's account. $500 was to go to Major Adair's militia who were to be discharged following their defeat with St. Clair.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Money and Indian Department accounts
Received money in post notes. Will inform Quarter Master General. Encloses accounts for Indian Department.
James Robertson PapersMoney Advanced to Doctors Balfour & Brown
The money Howell had advanced to the accounts of Dr. George Balfour and Dr. Charles Brown, being deducted from his estimate, cannot be considered as money in Swan's hands to be appropriated to their …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Military Clothing Possibly Infected with Yellow Fever
Reports that a infectious fever rages in Philadelphia. Took its rise not far from ordnance store on Water Street in which the clothing for the troops was deposited and packed up for transportation. …
James Robertson PapersMeeting on Tuesday at About One O'Clock
[Partly illegible] If it is convenient for Hodgdon, Thomas Proctor would like to see him at Tuesday at one o'clock.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)March to the Other World
Butler asks to be excused for not answering Hodgdon's letter respecting the load of public clothing that had been lodged near Carlisle. For sixteen weeks he has been more likely to march to the Other …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Major Winston; letters for St. Clair and Shelby; Title to Lots at Fort Fayette
Major Winston set off for Fort Washington. Letters for Governor St. Clair and Governor Shelby sent forward. St. Clair is at Marietta. Discusses necessity of obtaining title to the lots on which Fort …
James Robertson PapersMajor Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
Major Craig informs Secretary Knox of his funding requirements and the Major also requests permission to visit Philadelphia on personal business.
Isaac Craig PapersMajor Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
Major Craig informs Secretary Knox of matters pertaining to the handling of General Wayne's correspondance and also acknowledges the receipt of funds from Joseph Howell for the payment of troops.
Isaac Craig PapersMajor Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
Major Craig updates the Secretary at War on the following matters: his handling of General Wayne's correspondance; problems of contracting for beef; clothing shipments; Colonel Clark's escorts for …
Isaac Craig PapersMajor Cass' Baggage and Delivery of Sherry Wine
James Hamilton left Philadelphia for Pittsburg with Major Cass's baggage and quarter cask of sherry wine.
James Robertson PapersMajor Beatty's Account
There are charges exhibited to Swan against Major Erkuries Beatty related to the raising and marching, and providing one month's pay, of his company in 1791 amounting to $1098.25. Beatty has lodged …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Lyman writes to Knox about recruiting
Letter, encloses weekly return of recruits; asks for balance due on accounts.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Lord Dorchester speech to Indians
Land rights and boundaries were previously determined by nations of Europe and do not hold now that the United States has possession of the land.
Benjamin Lincoln Papers
