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Extracts from letters of Brigadier General James Wilkerson and Samuel Henley, commissary military stores
Extracts from letters of Brigadier General James Wilkerson and Samuel Henley, commissary military stores and extract of General Wilkerson's orders. Appears there are great complaints on the packing up …
James Robertson PapersExpenses for Erecting the Magazine and Barracks
Expenses for erecting the magazine and barracks are to be paid by the Quarter Master General.
James Robertson PapersDUPLICATE: Bank Bills Received
Acknowledged receipt of money from Samuel Hodgdon for use by his department;
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Copy of speech sent Western Indians
Speech of General Chapin to Six Nations of Indians, and forwarded by Captain Joseph Brant to the Western Indians. Confirmed meeting between Six Nations and the U.S. at the Rapids of the Miami River. …
Claus PapersContract for Supplying War Department with Clothing for the Army
Copy of contract between Alexander Hamilton and William Young and George Dannacker, contractors, for supplying clothing to War Department for the Army. Describes procedures for inspection of quality. …
Rawle Papers, 3 Official Correspondence, Attorney for U.S. District of P.A., 1791-1800.CIRCULAR: Notification of President's Offer to Indians for Peace
Notification of President's final offer to hostile Indians for peace, messengers dispatched. Advised against hostilities toward Indians.
Archive Reports 1891Certificate of Service for Robert Coakly
Certified service record of Robert Coakly, who served as private and corporal in 6th Regiment of Light dragoons and earned the approbation of his officers.
Anthony Walton White Papers [Box].Balance due the State of Virginia
Lee reminded Knox of money owed state by treasury department.
Executive CommunicationsArticles Wanted by Mr. Morrow
Articles wanted by Mr. Morrow shall be immediately attended to.
James Robertson PapersArticles Requested
Articles requested, Knox will direct Samuel Hodgdon to forward without delay.
James Robertson PapersAppointment as Captain in United States Army
William Preston is appointed captain in United States Army vice William Lowther, who declines, pending Senate approval. Subalterns are Lieutenant Benjamin Lockwood and Ensign Stephen Trigg. Money for …
Preston Family Papers - Joyes CollectionAnswers to the Queries of Joseph Howell to the Secretary of War.
Knox responds to five questions posed by Howell regarding clothing for the levies.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Agent to Canada
Secretary Hamilton writes that supplies are to be procured through upper Canada. Agent to be sent to negotiate contracts for supplies for the purpose of obtaining a treaty with the government. …
Archive Reports 1891$35,000 for the Quartermaster General
Enclosed is a warrant for $35,000 for the use of the Quartermaster General's department. Hamilton requests that it be received in bank post notes which for greater security should be made out in the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)[Duplicate] Appointment to be Forwarded
Capt. William Lowther declined appointment, therefore Knox enclosed appointment letter for William Preston with request for document to be forwarded.
Elizabeth F. Dowes Collecdtion[Copy] Indian Hostilies and Travels
Blount related interaction with Cherokees, Chickasaws, and Northern Indians. Treaty addressed, protection of residents in Hawkins and Cumberland Counties discussed.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters[A Copy] Advised Dispatch of Scouts
Travels of Indians incited Knox to advise immediate dispatch of scouts to protect frontier settlers.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersWilliam Wilson, interpreter of Delaware and Shawanese tongues
Interpreter Wilson was supposed to be at Philadelphia, but he has not arrived, nor is there any word. Commissioners have commenced journey and will rendezvous at Niagara. Very important that Wilson …
James Robertson PapersWater transportation for the Indian Chiefs and Captain Prior
Knox asks that Craig furnish Captain Prior and the Indian Chiefs under his care the means of transportation by water from Pittsburgh to Fort Washington. Make their accommodations safe and comfortable.
James Robertson PapersVerification of Josiah Lewdern's Inlistment, Payment, Discharge
Provides Lewdern's enlistment dates. Howell has no evidence of Lewdern being in service and thus can do nothing in the claim.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Speech to the Indian Nations
End of negotiations due to inability to reach agreement on boundary. Indians demanded Ohio River as boundary, U.S. requested land west of the Ohio River.
Superintendent General's Office, 1791-1828Speech to the Chiefs & Warriors of the Indian Nations
Speech to the Chiefs and Warriors of the Indian Nations assembled at the foot of the Rapids of the Miami River respecting how the United States could not make the Ohio River the boundary line between …
Superintendent General's Office, 1791-1828Speech Regarding Possession of Land and Past Treaties with Indian Confederacy
Commissioners agreed the boundary line set at the Treaty of Fort Stanwix between the Indians and the British colonies was the Ohio River, but future treaties ceded tracts of land to the U.S. and …
Archive Reports 1891Speech of the General Council to the Commissioners
Speech of the Deputies of the Confederate Indian Nations, assembled at the Rapids of the Miami River, to the Commissioners of the United States.
Superintendent General's Office, 1791-1828Speech of the Commissioners of the United States
Speech of the Commissioners of the United States to the Deputies of the Confederate Nations assembled at the Rapids of the Miami River. Mention disputes over the boundary lines, along with past …
Superintendent General's Office, 1791-1828
