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Expeditions against the Indians
Knox expresses Washington's expectation that no expeditions shall be undertaken against the northwestern Indians without the express approval of the governor of the territory and the commanding …
Peter Force, Series 9. William A. Atlee, Mm 78011312.Pay Due to Major Call
Discusses the specie pay due to Major Richard Call
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Muster Rolls of Late Virginia Line
Writes the War Secretary that he has examined the muster rolls of the late Virginia Line, along with the accounts of the state of Virginia for depreciation granted to the troops. Proceeds to list …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Moses Hazen's Ongoing Dispute Regarding Disbursements
General Moses Hazen demands payment for the enlistment of men into the Army.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
The Commissioner of Army Accounts writes a brief letter to the General Board of Commissioners; mentions army officers and soldiers.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Examined account of Lt. Col. Carleton
Agreeable to the War Secretary's request, Howell has examined the account and petition of Lt. Col. Samuel Carleton.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Concerning depreciation allowances
The Secretary at War requests information on whether depreciation has been allowed by the respective states on the years pay granted.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Claim for the Distribution of Certificates
Howell does not know what steps have been taken with Patten's claim before the Board of Treasury, but notes that a similar claim was dismissed.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Charges by Pennsylvania Against the United States
On the subject of charges by the State of Pennsylvania against the United States, relating to certificates.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Accounts and vouchers of General Hazen
Encloses the accounts and vouchers of Gen. Moses Hazen to the Comptroller of the Treasury, Nicholas Eveleigh.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)[Untitled]
Howell includes a sample Bill of Exchange and says that at least twenty men can be included on one Bill.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Transportation for Captain Cushing and Ninety Recruits
Knox instructs Bray to provide transportation for the baggage of Captain Cushing and ninety recruits as they travel from New Brunswick to Trenton.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Reimbursement for rangers
Secretary Knox reminds the lieutenants of Westmoreland, Fayette, Washington and Alleghany Counties, Pennsylvania, and Ohio County, Virginia, to submit to Congress requests for monetary reimbursement …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Receipts for Officers' Pay
Habersham transmits to Howell the receipts for the pay of numereous officers in his regiment.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Protection of Northwest Territory
The Lieutenant of Washington County, Pennsylvania is authorized by Knox to muster men for the protection of the Northwestern Territory.
Henry Knox PapersPay Due a Detachment of Artillery at West Point
Howell encloses a pay roll for a detachment of Artillery stationed at West Point which shows the balance due each man up to December 31, 1790.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Money for the Detachment of Artillery at West Point
Howell transmits the sum of $831 to pay the arrearages of pay due the detachment of artillery stationed at West Point.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Maunsell delivers a British diplomatic message to Knox
Copied letter, General Maunsell, acting on behalf of the King of England, delivers this diplomatic message to Knox.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Equipping Ensign Tilton's Men
Knox orders Bray to provide Ensign Tilton and his twenty eight men with a wagon to convey their baggage as well as provisions and necessary equipment.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Campaign against Northwest Indians
Knox writes St. Clair - Governor of Northwest Territory - regarding the government's Indian policies in the territory northwest of the Ohio River and the forthcoming campaign against the hostile …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Arrangement for Furnishing the Troops
Bray is assigned by Knox the task of furnishing the troops.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Appointment of Mr. Belli
Knox announces that Mr. Belli has been appointed to settle the accounts of the militia formed in the late expedition against the Wabash Indians.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Statement of the Monies Paid to General Sevier
Allison presents Howell with a statement of the monies which he believed were paid by General Sevier to the forces from the territory south of the Ohio, including the sums allegedly paid to the …
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Rifle Order
Secretary Knox provides the numbers of rifles currently in production, stating that one of the suppliers made shoddy rifles that he cannot approve.
Papers of Major General Edward HandRegarding the Bowles Affair
Knox refers to the treaty McGillivray and chiefs made with the United States in New York. States that Bowles' presence and his absence have been troublesome, but Bowles has been arrested. Urges him to …
Papers of the Panton, Leslie & Company.
