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Expenses to Fort Washington
Hodgdon is asked to advance the bearer, Jacob Hellerman [?], enough money to cover his expenses to Fort Washington. Since General Knox is out of town, a warrant cannot be procured.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expect to Hear Directly from Secretary of War
Hodgdon had conference with Secretary of War who will contact Craig directly. System is now very rigid. The least departure therefrom, results in censure.
James Robertson PapersEvidence of Sedition
Letter from General Anthony Wayne to Secretary Knox describing evidence of sedition.
Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Manuscript CollectionEquipping Lieutenant Glenn's Recruits
Hodgdon is directed to forward by the most speedy and certain conveyance to Shepherd's Town in Virginia, forty suits of rifle clothing, forty knapsacks, and six tents for Lieutenant James Glenn's …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Equipping Heth's Recruits
Hodgdon is directed to send to Richmond in Virginia, thirty suits of infantry clothing, thirty knapsacks, and six common tents for Captain John Heth's recruits. Heth's recruits are ordered to march.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Equipping Captain Sedam's Recruits
Hodgdon is directed to have forwarded to New Brunswick New Jersey for Captain Cornelius R. Sedam's recruits, clothing, arms, and accoutrements. The shoes will be forwarded from New York.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Equipping Butler's Men
Hodgdon is directed to have transported to Carlisle, addressed to Major Butler, thirty complete suits of rifle clothing for two sergeants and 28 privates. Also needed are thirty stands of arms and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Equipage for Capt. Kersey
Stagg lists articles needed by Capt. [William] Kersey at the rendezvous at Spring Garden.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Enclosed Warrants No. 130 and No. 136
Enclosed warrants, muster and pay rolls. Request for money to be forwarded as soon as possible.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)Enclosed Money for Quartermaster's Department
Enclosed money for Quartermaster's Department by order of Sec. of War. Details on shipping clothing and equipment for artillery and cavalry.
James Robertson PapersEnclosed List of Sundry Articles, Indian Relations
Enclosed list of sundry articles that must be purchase along with letter from Quartermaster General specifying the need to purchase items. Mentioned Seneca Indians at Niagara, desire for for treaty.
James Robertson PapersEnclosed Letter Regarding Supplies
Cover letter with orders to remove supplies currently docked on Havre de Grace river to Philadelphia as soon as possible.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [1A-F2] (RG46)Enclosed Copy of Report on Accounting
Copy of accounts for the defense of Virginia, amount owed to Edward Carrington.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersDragoon Equipment to be Furnished
Return of clothing to equip twenty dragoon recruits marching from Elkton in Maryland under the orders of Major [Michael] Rudolph to headquarters agreeably to his return transmitted the same day to the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Drafts; Captain Prior's Baggage; Newspapers
Discusses draft in favor of Mr. Butler. Hopes Captain Prior's baggage will not long detain him. Mentions newspapers forwarded belong to James O'Hara. Respects to family.
James Robertson PapersDraft for $1500
Hoffman has received Hodgdon's letter covering a draft for $1500 on the Branch Bank to be applied agreeable to the directions of the Secretary of War.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Dr. Carmichael With the Cash
Dr. Carmichael has arrived at Legionville with the cash. The packages of silver have been packed and repacked and some of them were mixed before Dr. Carmichael took charge of them in Philadelphia (as …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Distress Due to Disease in Philadelphia
Pickering discusses the situation in Philadelphia which has been ravaged by disease.
Robert Goodloe HarperDistilled Spirits to be Issued to Troops
Hamilton has concluded to have purchases of distilled spirits made on the accounts of the government for the use of the army.
Solomon Sibley PapersDisposition of Money Placed in Your Hands
Howell discusses the disposition of the monies advanced for the recruiting service.
Thompson Family PapersDispatches for Major General Wayne; Pay Matters
Dispatches for Major General Wayne will be sent forward upon arrival. boats are ready to carry the troops on the march from Carlisle. Will pay attention to instructions respecting paying the troops on …
James Robertson PapersDirect Route to New London
Perkins describes the difficulties of his journey to New London and expresses the hope that his expenses will be paid by Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Difficulty in transmitting accounts because of the cold
Swan is having difficulty transmitting his accounts because he is crowded into a cold hut with no conveniences, even those necessary for copying a letter. He leaves it to Howell to judge how much …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Details of Council at Buffalo Creek Relayed with Request for Treaty
Six nations proposed new treaty due to dissatisfaction with hostile Indians which allotted more farm land to United States settlers. Chaplin believed the Six Nations were so eager for peace that they …
Anthony Wayne PapersDetailed Account of Failed Peace with Indians
Lincoln provided details on failed peace with Indian tribes from North of the Ohio River. Failed negotiations by commissioners, travel to Detroit.
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