Contemporary Copy of Letter

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Courier to carry cash to Pittsburgh
09/07/1793 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Asks for a reliable courier to carry cash to Pittsburgh.
Misc Collection
Case of Henry Knox regarding the Appointment of a Captain
07/19/1793 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Request (and subsequent receipt) of decision on matter of seniority of officers based on several recently passed acts of Congress that dictated benefits of officers.
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Assurance of Departure from Richmond
08/12/1793 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Apology for not following order to march to Gen. Wayne's HQ at Fort Washington, doubts of Lieutenant Fleming's ability to rejoin his troops.
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Acquisition of Materials for Building Post at Wheeling
06/28/1793 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Knox reconsidered his order to halt building of post at Wheeling. Suggested materials for blockade, stockade, and barracks be obtained from Wheeling Creek or along Ohio River for trivial costs. …
Typed Versions
Tom the Tinker and Other Offenders
11/17/1794 Contemporary Copy of Letter
The list of prisoners has now reached 150 and it appears that the notorious offender calling himself "Tom the Tinker'" has also been apprehended in Marietta. [Whiskey Rebellion]
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Speech of the Choctaws
06/17/1794 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Offer from the Choctaws to help and fight along side United States in exchange for arms, ammunition, and clothing. The Spanish allegedly offered a deal but were declined.
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Service of Samuel Tinsley
05/17/1794 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Based on a certificate from Joseph Howell, the chief clerk of the War Office finds that Samuel Tinsley was a Cornet in the Virginia cavalry in 1781.
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Seneca War Chief Little Billy -- Character & Annuity
11/15/1794 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Pickering states that Little Billy, the Seneca chief, is a good friend of the United States, and that he has promised the chief an annuity of $50 to keep his allegiance. Hopes this meets Knox's …
Jasper Parrish Papers
Schedule of the official papers
03/31/1794 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Schedule of the official papers which accompany the letter of Secretary of War Henry Knox to Major General Anthony Wayne. Itemized list of letters and notations on the contents of individual letters.
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Right Wing is Fully In Measure with the Left
10/29/1794 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Hamilton reports on the progress of the expedition to confront the insurgents in western Pennsylvania. [Whiskey Rebellion]
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Request for Report on Frigate Construction
12/1794 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Letter, asks for draft regarding frigate construction.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
Report of Prisoners with the Indians
09/03/1794 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Detailed chart of names, date taken, kidnapping tribe, and remarks regarding capture or others killed/taken.
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Report from the Camp Near Cherry's Mill
10/31/1794 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Hamilton reports on the progress of the expedition to confront the insurgency in western Pennsylvania. Delegates from the four western counties have been appointed to confer with President Washington.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Promotion of William Rickard
05/17/1794 Contemporary Copy of Letter
The chief clerk at the War Office certifies that William Rickard, an Ensign in the Massachusetts Line in 1779, was promoted to and commissioned as a Lieutenant in 1782.
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Proceedings of the Council at Buffalo Creek are forwarded to Knox
04/29/1794 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Letter, encloses proceedings of Buffalo Creek council; discusses treaty between Six Nations and United States; mentions speech of Lord Dorchester; discusses British presence in the Northeast; …
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Proceedings of a Council holden
02/09/1794 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Speeches by General Israel Chapin, Red Jacket, and Major Littlehales regarding gifts, boundary lines, and council fires to discuss proposals of the President of United States.
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Preparations for campaign by General Wayne
05/12/1794 Contemporary Copy of Letter
The Secretary of War advises the Quarter Master General to make immediate preparations for a vigorous campaign soon to be undertaken by General Wayne and 1500 mounted volunteers. An additional …
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On the subject of newspapers
01/08/1794 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Discusses papers sent, receipt of newspapers, and subscription to a newspaper.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Officers for the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers
1794 Contemporary Copy of Letter
List of the Captains, Lieutenants, Surgeon and Surgeon's Mates for the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, appointed June 2, 1794.
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Notification of the War Department Accountant
03/31/1794 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Notification of full payment made to William Morton of Kentucky for dispersal to Militia of Kentucky for service. Legal attorney or personal appearance required for payment.
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Non Commissioned Officers and Privates
1794 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Brief listing of those not under the immediate command of Major General Anthony Wayne.
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No Material Derangement of the General Plan
10/26/1794 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Hamilton reports that the expedition is moving forward as planned despite a day's delay in Berlin.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Need to Facilitate the Return of Detachments of Sick Men
12/02/1794 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Hamilton inquires about the need to facilitate the return of detachments of sick men and the necessity of advancing money to them. He assumes that the amount should not exceed two thousand dollars so …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
Invoice of Military and Quarter Master's Stores
05/15/1794 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Invoice of military and quarter master's stores forwarded to Pittsburgh for the Western Army.
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Invoice of Medicines
05/1794 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Itemized list of medicine delivered by Finch Francis, agent.
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