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Shipment of Clothing for Troops
Requests immediate shipment of clothing to Pittsburgh for troops under Major General Wayne. Troops which marched this year have received clothing at their rendezvous.
Northwest Territory PapersSeizure of Foreign Shipping
Knox discusses the seizure of a ship and foreign affairs with Governor Richard Dobbs Spaight of North Carolina. Specifically the Spanish.
Henry Knox PapersSecurity for delivery of money
Knox has determined that the money shall go forward to D. Carmichael. Asks that Hodgdon engage someone to accompany Carmichael, well mounted and armed.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Returns of Ordnance and Military Stores; the Matter of Craig's Compensation
Received returns of ordnance and military stores. Asks for monthly returns. Addresses Craig's rate of compensation. Does not believe Craig entitled to separate compensation for erection of block …
James Robertson PapersResults from the Negotiations with Hostile Indians
Indians from Upper Ohio wanted to draw boundary line at the Ohio River which was not acceptable to Commissioners who ended the negotiations.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Responsibilities to Discharge Accounts, Proper Paperwork
Hamilton describes a plan to pay commissioned officers who wish to paid in Philadelphia. They should execute an instrument to be lodged with the Paymaster of the Army who will grant a certificate to …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Request to Forward Letter to Lieutenant Robert Thompson
Request to forward letter to Lieutenant Robert Thompson at Pittsburg.
James Robertson PapersRequest for payment to Samuel Meredith, Treasurer United States
Requests that Lieutenant William Marts of 2d Sub Legion of United States, make payment to Samuel Meredith, Treasurer United States, for monies received for recruiting service.
Northwest Territory PapersRequest for Interpreter of Shawanese and Delaware tongue
Knox asks about a man at Fort Pitt, who was an excellent interpreter of Shawanese and perhaps Delaware tongue. Hodgdon forgot his name. He serves as boat pilot on Ohio River. Knox wants to employ …
James Robertson PapersReported Victory; Death of Troops
Wishes the report of Major General Wayne's victory were true, but likely same report, also untrue, which surfaced ten days ago. Lieutenant Lowrey and ten privates killed. Instructs Craig not to delay …
James Robertson PapersReport on Movements of Troops and Expenditures
Lieutenant Glenn with detachment of Rifle Corps and Cornet Brick with dismounted Dragoons, have embarked. Governor St. Clair has left. Mentions departure of Captain Lewis and Pike detachments. …
James Robertson PapersRelations with British in Canada
Secretary Knox discusses treaty proceedings and the error in designating the place of treaty, attributable to interpreter error. Mentions Canada Governor Simcoe and his passage of the United States …
Northwest Territory PapersRegarding Whether Shipped Clothing is Infected with Yellow Fever
Knox provides physician opinion upon the probability of Yellow Fever being contained in the clothing: which states that one should unpack the clothing, expose them to air and then smoke them for …
James Robertson PapersRegarding the Defective Manner in which the Quarter Master General Left his Business
Notes that Samuel Hodgdon, agent of Quarter Master General, has paid Craig's bill for $1100 and will write on subject of future drafts. Complains of the defective manner in which the Quarter Master …
James Robertson PapersRegarding estimates for expenses
Acknowledges receipt of letters. Estimates will be taken into consideration and the result communicated.
James Robertson PapersReceipt of Letters and Returns
Knox acknowledges receipt of letters and returns of stores, and of articles forwarded to several posts and issues at Pittsburg.
James Robertson PapersReceipt of letter and copy of return
Received letter and enclosures. Requested return shall be copied and returned next post.
James Robertson PapersReceipt of Account of Stores; Payment of Turnbull and Marmies
Acknowledges receipt of account of stores. Has written to O'Hara to pay Turnbull and Marmies' account.
James Robertson PapersQuestion Regarding Power to Negotiate
Speech sent to Commissioners concerning misunderstanding of boundary line between Indians and white people. Request immediate removal of settlers on Indian land.
Jonathan Cass PapersProtection of Frontier
Protection of frontier from every danger impractical, therefore Executive will assess situations presented and distribute troops accordingly. Proposed treaty with Indians from north of the Ohio …
Executive CommunicationsPromotion of Cornelius Sedam to Captain
President of United States, with advice and consent of senate, has promoted Sedam to Captain in 1st Sub Legion in service of United States, vice Captain Montfort, killed 23 April 1792.
[Empty Placeholder Collection for Incomplete Collection Associations.]Powder, Lead and Muskets to be Sent to Pittsburg
Request to send musket powder, lead and 750 new muskets to Pittsburg.
Northwest Territory PapersPayment for Barr & Gibson
For the use of the Quartermaster's department, Belli has drawn on Knox the sum of $242 for Thomas Gibson and $1021 for Robert Barr. The total sum of $1263 Knox should honor with payment.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay due sundry militia for services
Abstract pay due sundry militia officers for services in 1793 called into service by Governor William Blount for defense of Territory of United States south of Ohio River. Blount is Governor of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Orders from Governor Blount and Captain White to Captain Beard
These are Gov. Blount's and Captain White's orders to Captain Beard and his company regarding the pursuit of Indians who have committed murders and depredations on the frontier.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)
