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Claim Against the U.S. Regarding Cannon
Letter, discusses claim against United States regarding cannon.
Jeremiah Olney PapersCertifying the Certificate
Orders William Imlay to include in his deposition specific information identifying the person, including a description, who presented a certificate for $480 to Imlay's office, the place where he …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Attention to Letter from John Sullivan about Activity on Ohio and Tennessee
Discusses a congressional resolution and New Orleans treaty. Refers to concern of local inhabitants about closing the Mississippi River. Requests opinion on enclosed letter from John Sullivan, as to …
Preston Family Papers - Joyes CollectionAccount information
Account information and balance for Francis Mulls, of the Pennsylvania Regiment
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regarding Proof of Cannon Claim in Expense Account; Ratification of Constitution in Massachusetts
Letter, discusses proof of claim for cannon; mentions adoption of the Constitution in Massachusetts.
Jeremiah Olney PapersMilitary command authority established for governor of western territories by Congress
Congress resolves to establish military authority of the governor of the western territories. Congress resolves to have state militia and federal troops put at the disposal of the governor of the …
Henry Miller PapersDiscussion of Robbery at Military Storehouse
Letter, describes burglary of military stores.
Jeremiah Olney PapersDiscussing Return of Military Stores
Letter, mentions enclosed return of military stores [Return itself not included].
Jeremiah Olney PapersReports on the Southern Tribes and Likelihood of War
The war between Georgia and the Creeks could spark a general Indian war across the frontier. Knox discusses the potential for aggression against the Indians by unruly whites to unify the Southern …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Knox speaks of trade and foreign affairs with Wayne
Letter, discusses trade and foreign affairs.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Knox replies to Freeman's request for appointment
Letter, advises all positions filled in War Office.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Grievances from the Five Nations to Congress
The Five Nations address grievances pertaining to land sales to Congress.
MG23 HI1 John Graves Simcoe, PapersDiscussion of Robbery at Public Magazine & State Convention
Olney plans to make the public powder more secure. He has not yet been able to bring to justice the people who burgled the magazine. News has reached them that North Carolina ratified the …
Jeremiah Olney PapersDiscussion of Robbery at Military Storehouse
Letter, describes burglary of public stores.
Jeremiah Olney PapersCall for Militia to Defend the Western Territory
The Secretary of War requests that the Governor of Virginia, [Beverley Randolph], and the President of Pennsylvania [Thomas Mifflin] provide 1000 and 500 militia, respectively, for the defense of the …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Accounts of General Hazen
Notes that the accounts of General Moses Hazen are lodged in the office for the purpose of placing them in the proper channel for a final settlement of them. Howell is writing Eveleigh of the …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Talbot seeks an appointment from Washington
Letter, asks for appointment as Harbour Marshall.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Submission of Vouchers Charged Aganist the United States
Letter, encloses account with vouchers against the United States.
Jeremiah Olney PapersSeeks to Provide Protection, Provisions for Counties of Harrison, Randolph, Ohio, Monongahela, and Kenkawa
Letter authorizes and instructs the lieutenants of Harrison, Randolph, Ohio, Monongahalia, Kenhawa and Russell Counties [West Virginia] on the procedure for calling up scouts to protect the frontiers …
Auditor Public Accounts #196, Frontier DefenseRevocation of Authorization to Use Scouts
Henry Knox informs Arthur St. Clair that authority to call out scouts to protect the frontiers from possible Indian hostilities has been revoked by the government, in favor of the use of rangers.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Request for Submission of Pay Draft to Henry Knox
Jeremiah Olney asks his cousin to submit a draft for payment to Henry Knox.
Jeremiah Olney PapersReiteration of a Call for the Militia to the Northwest Territory
The Secretary of War, Henry Knox, reiterates to Brigadier General Josiah Harmar previously sent instructions for calling up the militia to defend the frontier against Indian hostilities and states …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Regarding Payment of Invalid Pensions (2)
Letter, discusses payment of Invalid pensions.
Jeremiah Olney PapersRegarding Invalid Pensions, the Constitution, Rhode Island Convention, & Office of Collector of Imports
Letter, discusses returns of Invalid pensions; mentions Constitution; discusses state convention; asks for appointment to Collector of Imports.
Jeremiah Olney PapersNotification of the Power to Call Upon the Militia
Secretary of War Henry Knox informs Robert Johnson, lieutenant of Woodford County, that his account of recent Indian hostilities in the area has been received and names those given authority to call …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
