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Clothing has Saved the Lives of Many Soldiers
Lt. Col. Henry Gaither informs the Commissary of Military Stores that the shipment of clothing, arms, and accoutrement was timely in its arrival since it probably saved the lives of many soldiers. The …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Claim of Samuel Hull
Letter from Peter Hagner to Jonathan Dayton regarding the claim of former soldier Samuel Hull. Insufficient number of witnesses to confirm that Hull's wound was sustained while in service.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Charging Contractors for Transporting Stores
The Quartermaster General should be directed to render the specific amount of those expenses associated with the transportation of contractors' stores so that the contractors can be charged promptly.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.[Untitled]
Letter, discusses arrival of Anthony Wayne; mentions United States flag.
James Wilkinson PapersSupplying the Troops at the Western Posts
Wolcott wants to know the supplies that will be required at each of the western posts so he requires information on the number of men stationed at each post and the number of rations (specifying …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Soliciting Proposals from Manufacturers to Supply the Army
Francis is directed to draft an advertisement for Wolcott 's perusal which solicits bids from manufacturers to supply the Army with hats, shoes, boots, horsemen's caps, and leather breeches. …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Settling the Account of James Seagrove
Steele wants to know whether the books of the Superintendent show James Seagrove of St. Marys as a debtor to the United States for money owed the public stores. Seagrove wants to settle his account …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sends Money and Letters; Requests Indian Emissaries
Encloses letters and bank notes. Refers to rewards to Indians who provide emissaries or spies along the Mississippi River above the Ohio. Requests duplicate receipts.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Request for letter of recommendation for service in Navy on a United States Frigate
Has written to Secretary of War soliciting appointment to one of the United States frigates. Is anxious to be in Navy; asks Henley for a letter of recommendation.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Report on the Creeks
Hawkins reports on the situation among the Creeks, their intentions, and their complaints. Also discusses the necessity of regulations for Indian traders
#373-Benjamin Hawkins PapersReport on Indian Affairs in the Southwest
Hawkins reports on his tour through the Southwest frontier, including trading affairs and his observations on the Upper Creeks and Cherokees and the intentions of their Chiefs
#373-Benjamin Hawkins PapersReport on Georgia Expedition
Hawkins reports on an expedition taken through Georgia
#322 Hawkins Family Papers.Report on conferences with Cherokees and his boundary surveys
Hawkins reports on his conference with the Indians at Tellico, his plans to lay out small towns and trading posts at the sites of new military posts in the region, his surveys of boundary lands, his …
#373-Benjamin Hawkins PapersReport from the Cumberland
Hawkins reports on various affairs on the frontier, the current attitude of the Indian nations in the region, and the progress of his survey of the Chereokee and Chickasaw border lines
#373-Benjamin Hawkins PapersReport from Fort Williamson on matters with the Indians and the Spanish
Report on affairs on the frontier in the region of Fort Williamson, including a report of the surveying of the line of the U. S. Spanish border and the evacuation of Spanish forts and some current …
#373-Benjamin Hawkins PapersReport from Cusseta Georgia in the Creek Nation
Report from Benjamin Hawkins. Surveying of the Spanish border from the Commandant at Pensacola was premature. Hawkins reports that he expects a meeting of Indian chiefs of the upper and lower towns at …
#373-Benjamin Hawkins PapersRegarding heavy anchors for the USS Constellation
Directs correspondence regarding heavy anchors for the USS Constellation in Baltimore, to be transported the moment they are ready (if not yet completed, instructed to order one from Portsmouth).
James McHenry PapersQuestions Proclamation, Treaty, and Embargo
Requests information about proclamation. Questions need for embargo as well as petty details of the treaty.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Presents for the Chickasaws, Etc.
Among a number of matters, the author discusses the distribution of presents to the Chickasaws at Chickasaw Bluffs. He apologizes for his late communication which is due to a violent intermittent …
Territorial Governor Papers - RG2Personal Opinions on Dutch and French Ministers
Letter, discusses treaty negotiations; discusses foreign affairs; mentions Constitution.
Autographs of American Presidents, Statesmen, and Generals.Pay as Agent for Indian Affairs South of the Ohio
Notification to the Secretary of War that he has drawn on him for one thousand dollars for part of his allowance as Agent for Indian Affairs South of the Ohio. Hawkins notes that, as James McHenry …
#373-Benjamin Hawkins PapersLabor for Road Repairs
Authorized a tomb stone for Red Pole's grave. All letters addressed to A. Wayne to be transmitted to McHenry. Road to Le Boeuf and Presque Isle requires a lot of labor for repairs and Craig …
James Robertson PapersJustififying the Expense of Supplies Delivered to Fort Norfolk
Colonel Carrington has reported that the Commanding Officer of Fort Norfolk in Virginia has directed that his supplies be delivered to the fort rather than to the nearby town. Wolcott wants to know if …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Intoduction to the Chickasaws
Letter of introduction from Hawkins to the Chickasaws for a Colonel visiting their nation
#373-Benjamin Hawkins Papers
