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Bayonet for a French Musket
Stagg sends a pattern bayonet for a French musket made by [Joseph] Cranch at West Point. The Secretary of War wants to be informed as to what price one thousand bayonets could be made for. It is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bauman sends maps to Knox
Letter, Bauman encloses maps and relays information regarding the public stir created by the arrival of a French vessel in New York.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Baron's Military Instructions
Stagg announces that they have none of the Baron's [Von Steuben] Military Instructions and only four copies remaining of the Articles of War which they want. A number of the Military Instructions were …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bank notes; supplies; arrival of India Men
Expresses satisfaction in finding that several packages of bank notes arrived to the Quarter Master General. Will mention situation to Secretary of War in order to prevent any delay of supplies. …
James Robertson PapersAuditors Conclusions
Well founded complaints caused auditor to be employed, but no deficiencies were found in pay made to 4th sub Legion.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)Audibert discusses administrative matters with Knox
Letter, advises Knox re War Office.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Audibert discusses administrative matters with Knox
Letter, Audibert advises Knox regarding War Office business.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Asylum
Presidential decision not to grant asylum to any armed vessel or privateer. Requests Governor's assistance in enforcing this new mandate.
Georgia Military Affairs, Volume 1,1775-1793.Articles Received
Capt. Hannah confirms receipt of a number of articles by way of the sloop "Thomas & Sally", Thomas Stitchel, Master.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Articles of Clothing for Captain Butler
Hodgdon is directed to send to Major Thomas Butler in Carlisle the articles of clothing listed in the enclosed return.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Articles for the Southward
Mr. Francis being out of town, Govett asks Hodgdon to inform him of the articles that have been ordered for the southward and he will endeavor to have them ready. The orders from the Treasury don't …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arrival of money and inquiry on mode of conveyance
Asks for information on the safe arrival of money by post. Asks for opinion on the mode of conveyance, since southern mails have been lately robbed.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Arrival of Letters; Guidance Requested Regarding Quarters for Officers' Families
Boat arrived from Fort Washington with several large packets addressed to Secretary of War, and Oliver Wolcott, Junior, Esquire. Encloses letter from Quarter Master General. Also received letter from …
James Robertson PapersArrival of Baggage & Trunks
Notes carelessness of boatman running aground which cause detention for 24 hours. Scott notes that the baggage had not arrived in New York that morning but he is taking the trunks with him on the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Approval to Transport Money
Secretary of War approved transport with confidential driver.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Appointment in Legion of United States
Brigadier General Thomas Posey accepted his appointment in the Legion of the United States on 11 March 1793.
Thomas Posey Papers, M228.Appointment as Surgeon's Mate
Prior asks whether the General Order respecting the appointment of Surgeon's Mates is the same as the original order received by General St. Clair.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)An Account of the Yellow Fever Epidemic in Philadelphia
Reports that self and family, blessed be God, are nearly recovered from the malignant disorder in the city of Philadelphia. The scene has surpassed everything Hodgdon has seen before: the dying, …
James Robertson PapersAllocation of Public Stores
Allocation of public stores discussed.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [1A-F2] (RG46)Allocation of Money, Dispatches
Estimate for cost of horses by Quartermaster General enclosed. Block house to be build at mouth of Wheeling, requests information on hostile Indians near locations. Dispatches for General Wayne …
James Robertson PapersAgreement for Iron and Steel Works with Col. Patton
From North 3d Street number 73, Lardney refers to Resolution of Congress 16 January 1793 recommending to Governor of Georgia procurement of iron to make into steel. Refers to Legislature recommending …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Advances to wives of Non Commissioned officers and privates
Swan acknowledges receipt of $63.50 in advances made by Howell to the wives of eight non-commissioned officers and privates, $108 to Elizabeth Balfour, and $30 to Samuel Hodgdon for Dr. Brown, a total …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Advances to the Representatives of Soldiers
Howell requests Swan's attention regarding the advances to the representatives of soldiers. For want of some arrangement in Swan's department, the thing was unavoidable but needs to be addressed.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Advances and estimates;
Discusses estimates and advances in Quarter Master's department.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Advance to Thomas Fisher
Thomas Fisher called on Butler to advance him a small sum to aid in his journey to Philadelphia. Butler advanced him six dollars which Hodgdon can refund to him by safe conveyance.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
