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Letter, informs re sketch of the country; discusses rank in the army; discusses Foreign influence on the frontiers.
James Wilkinson Papers[Untitled]
Letter, discusses Council at Buffalo Creek; encloses narrative of Indian agent; advises re settlement at Presque Isle; informs re journey to Council at Buffalo Creek.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionThe Building is Unavailable
Even though he had agreed to do so, Mr. Swanwick is not able to let Hodgdon have the building they had discussed earlier. Since he plans to sell the building, he does not want to engage it for any …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Recruiting and Pay
Pay and clothing for Rickard's company are on their way. Men whose term with the military ends and who do not renew their contract are to receive civilian clothing and some money. Pickering advises …
[Empty Placeholder Collection for Incomplete Collection Associations.]Recruiting and Enlisting Soldiers, Etc.
Pickering discusses recruiting and reelnisting soldiers and mentions the conduct of Indian agents and Wayne's Campaign.
Timothy Pickering PapersPay of the Jersey Militia
Apparently Mr. Woodruff did not give Dayton a copy of the questions and entire answers regarding the pay of the Jersey Militia. Pickering leaves it to Dayton's discretion to determine what …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter of Recommendation
Letter of recommendation for Mr. Josiah Fox respecting his work for the Navy Department.
Papers of Josiah Fox, 70032775.Discussion of Timber & Transoms for Frigates
Letter, discusses timber for frigates; discusses transom dimensions; advises constructors about bad timber.
Josiah Fox PapersDiscussion of Amendments to Frigate Design
Letter, discusses alterations in Frigate design.
Josiah Fox PapersDirection for Frigate Mast & Spar Dimensions to Be Discussed
Letter, directs conference re mast & spar dimensions for Frigates.
Josiah Fox PapersChapin discusses state and federal authority to treat with Indians with Pickering
Letter, informs re unauthorised treaty; discusses New York purchase of Cayuga & Onandaga reservations; discusses State rights and Federal Governement; informs re land sales.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionChapin discusses Indian affairs with Pickering
Letter, discusses expenditures re Six Nations; informs re British council with Senecas at Fort Erie.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionCaptain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Pickering
Letter, describes Indian land complaint; describes Cayuga Reservation; discusses Cayuga delegation; mentions Western Indians; mentions Wayne's campaign.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionCaptain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Pickering
Letter, informs re New York treaty with Oneida Indians; discusses Wayne's campaign; mentions hostile Western Indians; discusses rumors of campaign against Six Nations.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionCaptain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Pickering
Letter, discusses hostile Western Indians; discusses establishing a peace; mentions Indian reservation.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionCaptain Chapin accepts appointment as U.S. agent to Six Nations
Letter, accepts Superintendant appointment; discusses Oneida Indians.
Henry O'Reilly Collection[Untitled]
Letter, describes officer's inappropriate conduct; discusses pay & subsistence.
James Wilkinson PapersRecruiting Services and Desertions
Captain Thompson discusses the recruiting services and desertions. He also alludes to sundry legal proceedings.
Thompson Family PapersRecommendation for a Building in Which to Store Government Military Stores
Hodgdon recommends building a store for nitre alongside an existing store in Campington rather than continuing to store it in the magazine which belongs to Messrs. Wheelen & Miller.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Letter to the President of Congress
The Commissioner of Army Accounts and Paymaster General writes John Hancock - the President of Congress - on the subject of officers in the Continental Army.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from Blacksmiths Concerning Cost & Specifications for Frigate Ironwork
Procurement, describes terms of iron work for Frigate; asks for advance of money to purchase iron.
Josiah Fox PapersJohn Heth Travelling With a Number of Indian Chiefs, Etc.
General Wilkerson has arrived on his way to Philadelphia and Captain John Heth is expected on his journey to the same city with a party including a number of Indian chiefs. Craig is required to equip …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)French movements on the frontier and acquisition of Louisiana Territory from Spain
Describes movements of French agents on the frontier and their relation with Indians. Pasteur reports that James Johnson has said that the United States has "very few friends" in that region. Pasteur …
James McHenry PapersDiscussion of Different Woods for Different Ship Components, & Placing of Guard at Shipyard
Letter, directs yellow pine for quarter deck forecastle; discusses timber for Frigates; discusses guard hired to prevent theft & fire.
Josiah Fox Papers
