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Payment of Soldiers
04/25/1783 ExtractExtract of orders, noting that privates in the infantry of the Continental service receive on account of their pay one half dollar specie per week and the non-commissioned officers and privates of …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Pay Abstract for Artillery
11/01/1785 ExtractPay abstract of the Corps of Artillery commanded by Capt. Lt. William Johnston, commencing the first of June, ending the first of November, 1785.
Muster Rolls of Volunteer Organizations: War With Northwest Indians, 1790-1795. (RG94)
Orders for the Troops on the Ohio River to Prevent Indian Attack
05/12/1786 ExtractReports hostility of Indians towards the Miami and the escape of the hostages. The Shawnee tribe is not responsible for the depredations. Requests distractions for predatory Cherokees. Refers to …
Alfred T. Goodman Papers
Extracts of General Clark's Speeches to the Different Nations of Indians on the Wabash and their Answers
10/09/1786 ExtractClark invites the Indian nations to a Grand Council in November. Location of grand council disputed; Clark says the meeting will be at Clarksville but the Indian leaders state that councils are always …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
Recommendation of Mr. Coudray
11/24/1787 ExtractIf there is a vacancy in the Connecticut quota, General Harmar recommends Mr. Coudray who has been a volunteer in the regiment for a considerable time and has conducted himself with propriety.
US Records Collection
Extract of an act to recognize and adopt to the Constitution of the United States, the establishment of the troops raised under the resolves of the United States in Congress assembled and for other purposes therein mentioned - passed 29th September 1789
10/15/1789 ExtractSection 5 and Section 6 of act. Established presidential power to call up militia to protect frontiers. Limits duration of act until the next session of Congress.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
Instructions to Major General St. Clair
03/21/1791 ExtractExtracts from the instructions to Major General St. Clair respecting the expedition against the western Indians.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]- No image
The Spanish Have Seized Bowles
03/25/1792 ExtractAn extract in which McGillivray [M'Gillivray] tells James Seagrove that, since William Bowles has been captured by the Spanish, he is free now to meet him at Rock Landing
Printed Versions 
Saddles for Dragoons
07/23/1792 ExtractAgreeable to Dayton's request, Capt. John Stake examined the saddles offered for sale at the tavern by Mr. Williamson. He found them of good quality and well adapted for use by dragoons. They are …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Langor of the Enemy and a Cautious Vigilance
07/06/1792 ExtractGeneral Wilkinson includes his monthly return with the strength of the respective posts and his assessment of the reasons for Indian inactivity.
Printed Versions 
Extract of Instructions from Knox to Wayne
05/25/1792 Extract"But if there should be any defect in the transportation or supplies of provisions you will make instant arrangements at the public expence to remedy the evils in order to prevent any injury to the …
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)- No image
Colors of the Sub Legions
09/23/1792 ExtractGeneral Order: specifies the size and design of the colors [flags] for the four sub legions.
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State of Actual Hostility Against Inhabitants
03/11/1793 ExtractIn this deposition, several inhabitants of Glynn County testify that they have been robbed and plundered by the Creek Indians despite the kindness they have shown said Indians.
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Six Persons Were Murdered
04/29/1793 Extract"That on Tuesday, the 22nd of April, he saw General Clarke at the town of Washington, Wilkes County, who informed him that six persons were murdered by a party of Indians at or near the Skull Shoals …
Printed Versions 
Petitions of Hunt, Fox, and Bacon
02/08/1793 ExtractKnox reports on the petitions of Sergeant Isa Day and Private William Perkins who were in the Third Massachusetts Regiment. Arrears due them for pay were placed in hands of the Regimental Agent, who …
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)
Meeting at Sandusky Delayed
04/11/1793 ExtractThe proposed meeting of the Indian chiefs and the Commissioners will take place at Sandusky. However, the date appointed by the US is too early for the Indians, who will not return from their …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3
Killing and Scalping of William Pugh
04/29/1793 ExtractExtracts from the deposition of Benjamin Harrison and Francis Pugh, of Washington County. Describes the killing and scalping of William, the son of Colonel William Pugh, and the taking of Dick, a …
Third Congress: Volume of Original Doucments Accompanying Documents From the War Department Dec. 4th, 16th, & 19th, 1793, 3d Congress, 1st Session
Instructions regarding the Spanish
06/25/1793 ExtractThree extracts; the first, dated 4/8/1790 to Henry Burbeck, requests that he and his men display friendly relations with the Spanish at the Spanish garrison. The second, dated 4/29/1792 instructs …
Preston Family Papers - Joyes Collection- No image
Contractors Must Keep Measure with Movements of the Army
05/13/1793 ExtractHamiliton stresses his differences with contractors Elliott & Williams regarding the imperative that all contractors must be prepared to fullfill their contracts not only for fixed garrisons but for …
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Concern about Kentucky Troops
11/15/1793 ExtractExtract from General Anthony Wayne to Secretary Knox. Discusses late arrival and concern about General Scott's Kentucky troops.
Anthony Wayne Papers
Appointing a Confidential Agent of the Quartermaster's Department
06/1793 ExtractCraig must appoint a confidential agent of the quartermaster department if one does not already exist and balance [Lieutenant Colonel] Sprout in Marietta.
Solomon Sibley Papers- No image
Act to Regulate Trade & Intercourse with Indian Tribes
03/01/1793 ExtractThis is an extract of an Act of Congress that declares that no purchase of Indian lands shall be valid unless pursuant to the Constitution. Therefore, it is illegal for anyone but lawful agents to …
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Extract of a letter from Isaac Craig to Henry Knox dated 3rd December 1794
12/03/1794 ExtractCraig tells Knox that he is grateful for the offer of the position of Principal Commissary but declines and recommends Major Abraham Kirkpatrick for the position.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
ENCLOSURE: List of Advances
05/20/1794 ExtractAccompanying documents for pay due George M. Bedinger.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)

