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Note from the Auditor in re Billington & Young
Requests Hodgdon's opinion on the remnants of fabric offered by Billington & Young.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Money drawn for use of Quarter Master Department
Informs Knox of money drawn for use of Quarter Master Department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Knox writes to Mrs. Ferguson on entitlements
Letter, Knox speaks to Mrs. Ferguson regarding her entitlements.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Instructions Respecting Paying the Troops
Henley, appointed as Agent of War Department in territory of United States South of Ohio, receives instructions respecting his duties paying troops of United States.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Instructions for Paying Officers, Noncommissioned Officers, and Privates
Hamilton discusses the provisions that should be made for discharging by Office of the Accountant part of the pay due the Commissioned Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and Privates of the Army. …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Finding the Missing Letter
In this mostly illegible letter, the author promises to send the letter written by him if he can find it.
Thomas Jefferson PapersDelivery of Packets and Letters; Whiskey Supplies
Will send forward packets and letters with Lieutenant Underhill to Fort Washington. Mentions Governor St. Clair. Discusses contractor agent and the availability of whiskey to troops. Has provided for …
James Robertson PapersAppointment as agent in Southwest Territory
Secretary Knox notes that the objects of expense, having been considerably multiplied by recent occurrences in the Southwest Territory, has been deemed advisable with approbation of President of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Plan for the Suppression of the Insurrection in Western Pennsylvania
Knox discusses plans for the suppression of the Whiskey Rebellion in western Pennsylvania, an insurrection too great to be handled by normal legal means.
Pennsylvania Whiskey Rebellion Collection, Mm76095257.Parcel of Saltpeter
[Partially illegible] Francis requests a parcel of saltpeter, carefully weighed, and wants a receipt for the amount. He has asked Hazlehurst to deliver to Hodgdon the six twelve-pound cannon that he …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Orders for the suppression of the Whiskey Insurrection
The President authorizes Ross, Yeates, and Bradford to take whatever measures necessary to suppress the Whiskey Rebellion in two counties of western Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Whiskey Rebellion Collection, Mm76095257.Clothing & Arms for Ensign McLean's Recruits
Ensign Levi McLean at Lancaster has been very successful in recruiting and applies for a further supply of clothing. Hodgdon is directed to pack up and send to Ensign McLean twenty suits of infantry …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Spanish at Chickasaw Bluff
Extract of letter from William Glover to General James Robertson concerning the Spanish Governor erecting a fort in the Chickasaw region.
William Short Papers, Mm 77039891Return for the month of September 1795 from Isaac Garretson clerk ship yard Baltimore
Returns from the ship yard at Baltimore from the clerk of the ship yard.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return for the month of September 1795 from Isaac Garretson clerk ship yard Baltimore
Garretson encloses return for month of September. Notes that with greatest difficulty he has procured the measurement of timber and plank.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipt of composition coggs from Isaac Garretson
Received of Isaac Garretson, clerk of navy yard Baltimore 93 brass or composition coggs weighing 119 pounds. For John Weaver, Blockmaker, signed by Israel Day.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pursuit of Peace by Indians
Williams advised Wayne that the emergency at hand should not have been ignored and caused the Indians to assume mischief. Letter from Wayne received and explained to the Council as best as possible …
Anthony Wayne PapersDesirability of presidential speech
Letter, discusses desirability of Presidential speech opposing unidentified concern.
John Jay PapersAccount for Powder Received
Letter, discusses powder received in March 1796.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)[Unknown; No Document]
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William Short Papers, Mm 77039891Solicits Property for Robert Oliver
Reports suffering of Robert Oliver in his efforts to support the country. Solicits property of Oliver.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Information from Mr. Ross; Requests Care in Sending Information
Requests return of item enclosed as soon as Mr. Ross has read it. Outlines proper procedures to close envelope to protect contents.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Questions about Indian Talks and Boundaries
Request information about previous talks with principal chiefs. Questions boundaries in Cumberland.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Horse, Sword and Pistols to Be Issued
Letter, discusses horse selected for him and asks for sword and pistols.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
