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Payment of Soldiers
Extract 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
Pay 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
Reports 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 PapersExtracts of General Clark's Speeches to the Different Nations of Indians on the Wabash and their Answers
Clark 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 LettersRecommendation of Mr. Coudray
If 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 CollectionExtract 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
Section 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 LettersInstructions to Major General St. Clair
Extracts from the instructions to Major General St. Clair respecting the expedition against the western Indians.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Saddles for Dragoons
Agreeable 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)Extract of Instructions from Knox to Wayne
"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)Petitions of Hunt, Fox, and Bacon
Knox 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
The 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.1-3Killing and Scalping of William Pugh
Extracts 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 SessionInstructions regarding the Spanish
Three 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 CollectionConcern about Kentucky Troops
Extract from General Anthony Wayne to Secretary Knox. Discusses late arrival and concern about General Scott's Kentucky troops.
Anthony Wayne PapersAppointing a Confidential Agent of the Quartermaster's Department
Craig must appoint a confidential agent of the quartermaster department if one does not already exist and balance [Lieutenant Colonel] Sprout in Marietta.
Solomon Sibley PapersExtract of a letter from Isaac Craig to Henry Knox dated 3rd December 1794
Craig 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 AndENCLOSURE: List of Advances
Accompanying documents for pay due George M. Bedinger.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
