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Hobby solicits appointment as Marshall for the District of Maine from Knox
Letter, asks for appointment as Marshall for the District of Maine, since the present Marshall, Henry Dearborn, has been elected into Congress.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Hiring Interpreter
Interpreter, William Wilson for the Shawnee and Delaware Indians found in next town. He was present at Beaver Creek during the killing of friendly Indians and now travels to Philadelphia to serve on …
James Robertson PapersHickborn discusses politics with Knox
Letter, mentions neutrality proclamation and American courts; mentions canal.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Heavy Rains Affecting Winter Crops
Harris briefly relates personal and fort-related news to Hodgdon, mentioning the army's readiness to engage the Indians in war and the effects of the heavy rains on the winter grain crop.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367He Hurt My Feelings!
The Quartermaster General is complaining that his requisitions for supplies of stores are not being attended to. Craig encloses a copy of the QMG's letter to the Secretary of War and laments that …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Gunn warns Knox of impending hostilities with Indians
Letter, describes Indian aggression; advises Knox of Indians gathering on the frontier.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Gunn discusses Indian affairs in the South with Knox
Letter, describes troublesome Indian affairs and role of Indian Agent.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Gunn discusses Indian affairs in the South with Knox
Letter, describes problems with Indian affairs, the Indian agent, and the army command in the south.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Goods for the Wabash Indians
Hodgdon is directed to deliver to Tench Francis, out of the public stores, ten rifles, seven swords, and 200 strings of wampum which will be added to the supply of Indian goods ordered for the Wabash …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Good Feathers Are Available from Benjamin Strang
Simmons is pleased to report that a large quantity of good feathers--scarcely to be had at any price--are available at a reasonable price from Benjamin Strang.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Furniture for Treaty Talks at Sandusky
Request for estimated cost of camp furniture, advised consulting with Pickering on cost.
Edward E. Ayer CollectionFrench Privateer Taken into Port at North Carolina
Knox discussess the French privateer captured and brought into a port at North Carolina.
Thomas Jefferson PapersFour Strings of Wampum
Stagg wants four strings of wampum in addition to the number furnished that morning.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding of Nails, Iron, and Clothing
At request of Quarter Master General, bearer brings iron, and nails. At Secretary of War's request, forwards remains of the hundred complete suits of clothing, to make up for deficiencies.
James Robertson PapersForwarding of Money; Shipment of Stores
Draft in favor of Mr. Butler paid; $5000 forwarded by last post. Many stores have been shipped.
James Robertson PapersForward the Enclosed
[Partly illegible] Harris assures Hodgdon that nothing material has transpired since his last letter. He asks that the enclosed be forwarded as it was damaged coming through the Missouri.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forget the Tents
The Secetary of War says that the tents mentioned in Hodgdon's letter need not be sent to Capt. Sedam at present.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Foreign Politics and Privateers
Policy regarding British privateers and seized French goods discusssed.
Dreer CollectionFord's Displeasure at the Publication of Affairs Relative to the Treaty, Etc.
Among other topics, Pickering discusses Capt. Ford's displeasure regarding the publication of information about the treaty which might cause him trouble when he returns to Canada. That situation was …
Robert Goodloe HarperForage from Buffalo, Etc.
[Difficult handwriting] Some gentlemen at Buffalo who, agreeable to a contract with the Quartermaster General, have furnished and delivered a large quantity of forage. The amount of the drafts will be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fire Powder in the Streets of the City
Hodgdon is directed to deliver to Capt. Jeremiah Fisher two brass three-pounders with their implements in order to fire powder in the streets of the city by direction of the Mayor. As soon as this …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fear For Their Safety, Etc.
[Partly illegible] Perkins has tried to reach Mr. Carrington relative to information about his people but has not heard a word about them. He is much in fear for their safety as there were seven very …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expresses Concern about Unpaid Drafts from the Quartermaster General
Assurance that the Quartermaster General and the Quartermaster Department will be fully supplied with money does little to settle his concerns. The Quartermaster General frequently calls on him for …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Express for Pittsburgh Now!
The Secretary of War requests that he be furnished with an express for Pittsburgh immediately.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
