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"Ann and Susan" Taken by the "Little Diamond"
Jefferson has learned that the ship "Ann and Susan," belonging to William Nelson, citizen of New York, with 100 passengers on board, has been taken by the French armed vessel "Little Diamond" and …
Thomas Jefferson PapersWork at the Springfield Armory
The Master Armorer has arrived at Springfield and wants to be accommodated with one of the public houses for his family. Ames wants to know if their armory work should imitate the French or the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)White Flags of the Six Nations of Indians
Hodgdon is asked his opinion in relation to the white flags coming in from the Six Nations of Indians. It will be well if they are sincere in their overtures but General Wayne, although he has granted …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Whiskey Transported
Last post Craig sent by boat whiskey, corn, oats, and pack horses forward to fighting lines.
James Robertson PapersWhiskey and Sundry Items Arrived; Pack Horse Drivers Gone Forward
Reports on shipment of whiskey, barr iron, falling axes, scythes and notes that pack horse drivers engaged to serve with army have gone forward to Fort Washington.
James Robertson PapersWhat Shall I Do With the Horses?
Mentges want to know what he should do with the horses that must be disposed of by the following day.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)War with the Indians
[Partly illegible] O'Hara discusses a recent battle with the northwestern Indians and observes that the Indians, with all the force that they could possibly collect , were defeated so decisively that …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Want of Camp Kettles, Etc.
The troops at Trenton suffer much inconvenience from the want of camp kettles so iron pots have been borrowed for immediate use.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Wagons for stores and ammunition
Clement Biddle has provided two wagons for stores and artillery ammunition. Another one for musket cartridges will follow shortly. Hodgdon is Commissary of Military Stores.
Samuel Hodgdon Papers, 1794Wagon for Baggage & Prisoners
Huntchins wants a wagon for the purpose of transporting baggage and the prisoners of a detachment of recruits to Spring Garden.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Wages to be Paid to Colonel Fish, Request for Information on the River Surge in Philadelphia
Expresses concern that Howell has not received letter. Encloses voucher for salary. Asks for draft forwarded to Colonel Nicholas Fish. Relates news about raging river at Philadelphia.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Vouchers and Disbursements; Whiskey for Fort Washington
Has transmitted to Comptroller of Treasury vouchers and disbursements in Quarter Master Department at Pittsburg and its dependencies. Whiskey will be sent by Zachaus Biggs, revenue agent Virginia, to …
James Robertson PapersVirginia Will Do Her Duty
Carrington assures Hamilton that Virginians will do their part in supporting the government's stand against the Pennsylvania insurgents. [Whiskey Rebellion]
Alexander Hamilton PapersViolations of Neutrality Act
Secretary Knox writes Governor Richard Dobbs Spaight of North Carolina concerning rules for arming vessels of belligerent powers, in light of the Neutrality Act - and whether this is deemed an …
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Various Receipts
Pierce discusses various receipts he has received and transmitted recently.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Van Gaasbeck [Van Gansbeck] recommends Yates to Knox
Letter, recommends Joseph R. Yates as a proper character to fill a captaincy.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Unloading of Powder & Shot at the Wharf
Hollingsworth declares that he is ready to receive the powder and shot at the public wharf during high tide at one o'clock. However, Mr. Edwards is at the wharf with shot and 45 pieces of kentledge so …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Unlawful Increase of Force on Ships in Ports of the United States
Neutrality of United States dictated that no ships need additional weapons. The arming of vessels by United States ships, or the arming of vessels in U.S. water is unlawful. Rule sent to all other …
C. E. French Collection.Two Houses For Sale
Nicholson announces that the price for his two houses at the corner of Chestnut and Tenth Streets is eight thousand pounds cash. The lots are large and back up to George Street. The stables and coach …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Twelve-Pounders for Fort Mifflin
Hodgdon is directed by the Secretary of War to send to Fort Mifflin six iron twelve-pounders with carriages.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Trunk & Mattress to Pittsburgh
Hodgdon should forward to Pittsburgh a trunk and mattress, the baggage of Dr. Courman, who has gone forward to join the Army.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Troops Paid, Stoppages to Accounts, Accounts Current
Paymaster accounts and activities.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)
