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Account Received by Samuel Hodgdon as Paymaster to Troops
Money received from Mr Howell in Samuel Hodgdon's capacity as Paymaster to the Troops.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Report on Travels Through the Creek Country, 1791
Document, report describes the Creek country, people, culture, and government. Refers to horse theft and trials.
Caleb Swan PapersU.S. Treasury issues warrant to Secretary at War for payment of Israel Chapin
Fiscal, Secretary of Treasury issues warrant for the payment of Israel Chapin for incidental expenses incurred in the Indian department.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSummary of accounts of Joseph Howell
Statement of warrants and accounts of Joseph Howell. From Richard Harrison, Auditor of the Treasury.
Second Congress: Transcribed Reports and Other Communications Transmitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of the Treasury, 1st Vol.Special Instructions to General Israel Chapin Esquire Deputy Temporary Agent on civilizing the Five Nations and Stockbridge Indians
Following the visit of the Five Nations delegation to Philadelphia, Knox provides detailed instructions to Chapin on the appropriation of $1500 per year annuity to the Five Nations and Stockbridge …
Samuel Kirkland PapersSecretary at War issues warrant for payment to Israel Chapin
Fiscal, directs payment for Indian expenses.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionPresident of United States General George Washington speech to the Five Nations delegation at Philadelphia
From General George Washington to his children of the Five Nations. The delegation was invited to impart the blessings of civilization as may suit their condition. Colonel Pickering has made the …
Samuel Kirkland PapersPolicy and procedures for keeping and rendering public accounts with Indian Department
Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton prescribes forms, policies and procedures for keeping and rendering public accounts related to the Indian Department. Hamilton requests strict observance by …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay Account of Major General Arthur St. Clair
Account and expenses of Major General Arthur St. Clair.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Ordering of militia into service
Letter, directs movement of Washington District Militia to be dispatched to Miro district on Cumberland River under Brigadier General Roberston to put brigade into best possible state of defense.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Official Reply to Captain Jacob of the Supeonea Nation
U.S. agent informs Jacob that he is forwarding the Chief's message to President Washington.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionOffer of Adjutant General and Inspector of Western Army
Knox makes offer of position of Adjutant General and Inspector of Western Army on the pay and emoluments of Lieutenant Colonel. Notes that Colonel Sargent has declined. Law does not authorize rank, …
Northwest Territory PapersLetter to Governor Blount from Cherokee Chiefs
Chief Breath writes the Governor of the Southwest Territory, William Blount. Makes reference to a letter sent to Bloody Fellow. Insists that the chiefs making efforts to stop the young from going to …
[Empty Placeholder Collection for Incomplete Collection Associations.]Expenditures for Indian Treaties
Account, Expenditures for Indian treaties.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Estimate of War Department expenses for 1793
Estimate of War Department expenses for 1793; describes personnel salaries and location of arsenals.
Second Congress: Transcribed Reports and Other Communications Transmitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of the Treasury, 1st Vol.Defense of Frontier
President does not see need of Virginia Legislature to call up additional forces for the defense of the frontier. The militia should be sufficient.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Colonel Pickering address to the Senekas and their Chief mourning the death of Farmer's Brother's Son
In this speech, Pickering expresses grief over the death of Farmer's Brother's Son. He says he knew the charming boy and Farmer's Brother took him everywhere. Pickering turns to Farmer's Brother and …
Samuel Kirkland PapersClothing and Camp Equipage to be forwarded to Captain Gibson
Letter from Philadelphia, unsigned, informs Captain Alexander Gibson at Stanton Virginia that 100 suits of rifle clothing and a proportion of camp equipage have been forwarded to Mr Godlove Heiskell …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Account of monies owed by Knox to the United States
Account of Henry Knox includes warrants, contingencies, Indian Department, and General Josiah Harmar.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Account of Drewry Merritt
Certification of service and settlement of pay for Private Drewry Merritt, North Carolina Line.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Abstract of Charges Made by South Carolina Against the United States
An abstract of charges made by the State of South Carolina against the United States for expences incurred in the protection of the frontiers as extracted from account no. 3 rendered by the State and …
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Whereabouts of Men and Boys from Cussetah Town
Seagrove reports that men and boys are staying at his house for their protection. They are well fed and being taken care of so well, they do not wish to leave. Reports that Indian cut his throat. …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dUnconfirmed reports of whites killed by Indians
Major Gaither informs Knox of possible hostilities by Indians against white families [30 dead] vicinity of upper part of Georgia, not far from Ft Matthews. Source of information militia General …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dThe speech of Nioctsaw Mico or Sick King a Simanolla.
Undated letter, presumably written during spring or summer of 1793, translated by Langley Bryant with sworn testimony by Joseph Ellicot, surveyor, that the document is an exact copy. Addressing James …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dThe Indians Killed at Spanish Creek
Seagrove reports that white Scouts and Indians mistakenly fell in with one another, resulting in death of four Indians, including interpreter David Cornell, cousin of Alexander Cornell. Seagrove …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
