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Virginia's Cannon
On the point near Portsmouth there are 17 cannons of 18" and 24" ball in good condition except as to carriages and apparatus, they belong to the state of Virginia and will doubtless be given up for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Unlawful American Incursions into Spanish Territory
Knox warns Wayne of the evil intentions of some Americans to invade Spanish territory and orders him to establish a post at Fort Massac to prevent--peacefully if possible, violently if necessary--such …
Anthony Wayne PapersSuppressing the Illegal Combination of Men
Gaither is directed to aid the Governor of Georgia should he require the assistance of the public force under Gaither's command to suppress the illegal combination of men organized for the purpose of …
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)Response to Appointment
Expectation to receive response on acceptance or rejection of appointment as Commissary General at Fort Pitt.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndRequesting Reply on Acceptance of Promotion to Commissary General
Asks for decision on Commissary General offer with orders to appoint deputy at Fort Pitt. Extracts of letters copied by Craig's son in 1828.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndRegarding the Commissary Department
Extract Letter, informs that Craig has not responded to offer of Commissary's department.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndRegarding Rejection of Appointment to Commissary General
Recommendation of Kirkpatrick appreciated, but Sec. of Treasury had a second choice for position of Commissary General if Craig declined appointment.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndRegarding Interim Naval Constructor
Letter, discusses interim Naval constructor.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersRecruitment of a Corps for the Service of France
Constant Freeman, agent for the War Department in Georgia, writes Secretary Knox on certain persons employed in Georgia to recruit a corps of troops for the service of France with designs toward the …
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)Orders to be Paid, Colonel Sproat's Account, Indian Goods
Kirkpatrick is to fulfill the duties of Commissary, instructions will be sent soon. Governor Lee's orders are to be paid. Colonel Sproat's account has been sent to Craig to verify the services …
James Robertson PapersNo. 33 Extract from a Major General Anthony Wayne's letter
Notification that Wayne's army took control of post at Grand Glaize. Enemy abandoned all settlements the evening prior to U.S. military arrival. Believed enemy had received information on Wayne's …
James Robertson PapersInferior Quality of Hats & Shoes
Wayne discusses the inferior quality of the hats and shoes of the soldiery. A large proportion of the hats are not much better than stiffened blankets and the shoes are not equal to the common shoes …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hold Hostilities in Abeyance Pending Negotiations
Jay tells Hamilton that all hostilities between the U.S. and Britain should be held in abeyance until the present negotiations between the two countries are concluded. Current positions on the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3French Expedition Against the Floridas
The French Sloop of War "La Casas," with 18 guns and 200 men is anchored off the coast near Gaither's fort, having sailed recently from Charleston South Carolina. There are reports of a recruiting …
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)French expedition against Spanish Florida
Major Henry Gaither, commander of the federal troops in Georgia, writes the Secretary of War. Writes that the French are on an expedition against the Spanish Floridas, and have the support of the …
FO 5/5 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.Extract of Letter from Mr Charles Vaughn on the price of white oak for planking at Boston
Knox forwards an extract of a letter from Mr Charles Vaughn providing estimate of the price of oak plank at Boston. Refers to a source at Kennebec, presumably the river in Maine.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToExtract of letter
The Secretary of War discusses the delay returning to War Office and military stores.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Extract of Instructions to Major General Charles Scott
Temp appointment as Major General of Voluntary troops of Kentucky to support the army under command of Anthony Wayne. Instructions to govern conduct.
Arthur Lee PapersExtract of a Letter Isaac Craig to Henry Knox dated 3rd December 1794
Discussed offer of head of Commissary but declines, recommends Abraham Kirkpatrick.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndExtract of a Letter from John Jay Concerning U.S.-British Relations
Jay stated opinion on Simecoe's "hostile measure" and current negotiations.
Josiah Bartlett Papers, ACC 1940-1943.Discussion of Appointment of Naval Constructor at Gosport Navy Yard
Letter, discusses appointment of Naval constructor at Norfolk.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersCannon to be Transported to Hodgdon
The cannon with their carriages will be loaded onto the boats and addressed to Chauncey Whittlesley at Middletown to be transported to Samuel Hodgdon at Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Appointment, Readiness of Kirkpatrick
Mentions Kirkpatrick appointment, pleasantries.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
