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Petition of Elkanah Prentice
Knox addresses the United States Senate regarding the petition of Elkanah Prentice. Prentice claims he sustained injuries to his leg due to hardship and fatigue, which left him a cripple for life. …
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)Pension list and warrants from Secretary of War from September 1793 to March 1794
Transmits list of invalid pensioners for state of Connecticut
Northwest Territory PapersPay Due the SouthWest Territory Militia
General abstract of pay due the Militia for the defense of the Southwestern Territory under the command of Governor Blount.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Pay Due the Militia of the Southwestern Territory
Howell assures Howell that he will provide the necessary information regarding the pay due eighteen officers of the Militia of the Southwestern Territory.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Negotiations with Madame Laval
Mentions the subject that gives Colonel Walker much anxiety. Madame Laval is making negotiations that would exonerate Walker from responsibility, but without effect. The sum is uncertain. At present …
Washington and His CabinetMilitary Stores for the New Jersey Militia
Hunt assures Hodgdon that he or his second-in-command will provide the necessary military stores for the militia now assembling at Lamberton and Trenton.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)March for Trenton
Richmond and his recruits are marching for Trenton with Capt. [Cornelius] Sedam's detachement, where they will await further orders.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)List of unpaid invalid pensioners to Massachusetts
Secretary Knox forwards a list of unpaid invalid pensioners to Massachusetts who were not been paid by General Benjamin Lincoln in 1790. Appleton is Commissioner of Loans for Massachusetts.
Henry Knox PapersLetter from Henry Knox to Andrew Pickens on peace with the Cherokee
Knox expresses satisfaction at the peace that has been established with the Cherokee, but is also concerned that "lawless whites" might ruin the peace with "mischief on the frontiers". Knox asks …
Andrew Pickens PapersLand Disputes on Western Frontier of Pennsylvania
Answer to Six Nations: Land West and North of Pennsylvania was purchased by U.S. from Six Nations; therefore they have no right to ask white settlers to move off the aforementioned land.
Archive Reports 1891Knox directs Hodgdon to perform quality control on clothing
Henry Knox, Secretary at War, directs Samuel Hodgdon, Commissioner of Military Stores, to have a shoemaker inspect the leather portions of clothing.
Henry Knox PapersJackets Should be of Sufficient Length to Protect the Bowels, Etc.
As many jackets and trousers should be forwarded to Fort Cumberland as Gale is able to transport by October 15th. The jackets are to be made of the same material as sailor jackets without skirts but …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Instructions to the Militias Confronting the Insurgents
Recognizes Smith's desire to proceed to Frederick Town; instructs him to instead take militia to Fort Cumberland to unite with the troops from Virginia. Has ordered adequate jackets and overalls for …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Instructions for Treaty with Northwest Indians
Instructions to Major General Anthony Wayne for holding a treaty with the Northwestern Indians and form of the Treaty. Based on Wayne's communication of 18 January, Knox notes that a treaty may be …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Indians Now Assembing to Engage Americans; Request for Hurons to Assemble As Well
Informs the Hurons that the Chippewa, Poutawatomie, Shawnee, Mingo, Delaware, and Miami are assembling after hearing cannon fire near a Chippewa settlement [presumably the American army approaching]. …
Jonathan Cass PapersGeneral Wayne's complaints of inferior hats and shoes
Secretary Knox forwards a letter from Major General Anthony Wayne complaining of the inferior quality of hats and shoes. President Washington wants the contractors to be held accountable. Knox says he …
Rawle Papers, 3 Official Correspondence, Attorney for U.S. District of P.A., 1791-1800.Fortifications of the Ports & Harbors of Delaware
Knox discusses the fortifications of the ports and harbors of Delaware that Clayton, as Commander in Chief of the militia, should begin to address.
RG 1300 Executive PapersEstimate of the Amounts Due Field Staff and Company Officers
An extract of an estimate for the year 1794, forwarded from the Agents to the Accountant, of the amounts due Field Staff and Company Officers.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Estimate of Quarter-Masters Stores
Stores, estimates of QM stores for the Western Army in 1794.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndEstimate for SouthWest Territory expenses for 1793 to 1794.
This is Henley's general estimate of the expenses incurred for the defense of the Southwestern Territory for 1793 with Governor Blount's estimate for the ordinary expenses of governments for the …
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Desertion
Gov't role in desertion of soldiers, Williamson to inquire after Murray's location.
FO 5/5 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.Continuance of embargo upon vessels bound to foreign ports or places
Policy of exchange on vessels bound for foreign nations still in effect. Requests Vanderhorst will comply with the president's wishes as stated in previous letter regarding the use of the militia.
Governor's MessagesConditions for Peace
In order to create a lasting peace white prisoners would be released, all Indians traveling on U.S. land must bear a white flag, and chiefs must come to settle disputes.
Archive Reports 1891Compensation for Duties Performed
Knox congratulated Fleming on the work he performed over the past year and felt Fleming was due monetary compensation for his labors. If the repairs to Fort Clinton and Fort Duham were not carried on …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
