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Packing and shipping of light dragoon saddles
Mathias Williamson reports that, in accordance with instructions from Henry Knox, Secretary of War, which he received from Jonathan Dayton Esquire, he has packed 14 light dragoon saddles. Have been …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Orders to Supply Block House
Discussed works being built at Fort Pitt; mentions delays in sending Cass's troops.
James Robertson PapersOrders to March to Trenton New Jersey, then Pittsburgh
Letter, discusses recruiting, directs march to Pittsburgh. Captain Mills will muster and inspect Rodgers' recruits. Apply to Mr. Bray for wagon and transport. Inform Knox at every opportunity while …
Cherry Hill CollectionOrders to March to Frontier, Pittsburgh
Orders to march recruits with due haste to Pittsburgh. Knox requested a journal be kept of events to be submitted to War Office.
Cherry Hill CollectionOrder from War Office to furnish company book to Captain Sedam
From John Stagg to William Knox, a request to furnish Captain Sedam with a company book, taking his receipt.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Order from War Office to deliver arms, clothing and drumheads to Lieutenant Reed for Captain Zebulon Pike's Company
Order from War Office to deliver to Lieutenant Reed for Captain Zebulon Pike's Company at Trenton, sixty pairs of woolen [illegible], and [illegible] drum heads.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Order for Rejected Shoes
James Young inquires as the whereabouts of 87 pairs of rejected shoes contained in parcel to Mr Gordon
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)On the receipt of vouchers, mistake by Mr Colesworthy, schedule of charges made against the Quartermaster Department
Major Isaac Craig has not received vouchers; refers to mistake made by Mr Colesworthy. Awaits a remittance in order to discharge whole of his engagements. New Quartermaster General has directed him …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)On the late Major General Richard Butler's rifles
John Stagg reports that the late General Richard Butler, [second in command, killed during St. Clair expedition, 4 November 1791] was authorized to make appraisement of the rifles which were private …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)On the appointment of a shoemaker of reputation to inspect shoes furnished by Billington and Young
John Stagg reports to Samuel Hodgdon that he has suggested to the Secretary of War and Secretary of Treasury what Hodgdon had mentioned respecting the inspection of shoes. Recommends appointment of a …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)On a letter and documents regarding artificers at garrison, to be forwarded to President of United States
Promises a full and accurate statement at first opportunity. The letter to the President will come unsealed, which Smith requests that Hodgdon peruse, seal, and deliver to the President.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Notification of Money to be Delivered, Instructions for Dispersal
Amounts and people to receive pay.
Bezaleel Howe PapersMoney remitted to Captain William Faulkner
In this partially illegible document, Craig acknowledges receipt of Howell's letter respecting money remitted to Captain Faulkner. Craig says that one of the notes could not have been lost, as the …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Money Remit to Richard Morris
Notification of sum of $400 remit to Howe by Treasurer of United States to Richard Morris, Supervisor of Revenue at New York for recruiting.
Bezaleel Howe PapersMilitia callup for frontier protection
General Wilkinson asks Governor Shelby of Kentucky for militia call up. Discusses pay and rations for militia.
Berthrong CollectionMilitary expeditions against Northwest Indians
Secretary Knox discusses peace overtures with the Northwest Indians to General Wilkinson. Also discusses expeditions against Indians.
James Wilkinson PapersMessage to be delivered to hostile Indians
Secretary Knox informs General Chapin that Jasper Parrish, the interpreter, arrived with a letter from Chapin's son, enclosing a message from the hostile Indians and also from the Six Nations. He has …
Henry O'Reilly CollectionLetter of Instruction to Mr. Howell
Wolcott, the Comptroller, issues instructions on handling Army finances to Howell, the Commissioner of Army Accounts;
[Empty Placeholder Collection for Incomplete Collection Associations.]Letter from the Reverend Samuel Kirkland to Secretary of War Henry Knox on Indian delegation to Philadelphia; British views on boundary lines
Kirkland reports that he has arrived with a complete delegation of Chiefs and Warriors of the Five Nations with exception of Fish Carrier and a village on Allegheny. Praises Farmer's Brother and …
Samuel Kirkland PapersLetter from the Reverend Samuel Kirkland to Secretary of War Henry Knox on arrival of Five Nations delegation at Bethlehem, and accomodations upon arrival
Kirkland reports the arrival of the Five Nations delegation to Bethlehem Pennsylvania. Expresses gratitude for assignment of Colonel Procter and Captain Sedam and their help in getting the delegation …
Samuel Kirkland PapersLetter from Secretary of War Henry Knox to the Reverend Samuel Kirkland on the transportation of delegation of Chiefs and Warriors to Philadelphia
Knox is glad that Kirkland has successfully obtained the commitment of delegation to Philadelphia. While the numbers of attendees may be objectionable, he concurs with Kirkland's decision. Colonel …
Samuel Kirkland PapersLetter from Secretary of War Henry Knox to the Reverend Samuel Kirkland on the importance of Captain Brant's presence with delegation of Six Nations Chiefs to Philadelphia
Knox transmits a letter for Captain Brant, whose presence at the meeting in Philadelphia is considered of great importance. He asks Kirkland to spare no pains in inducing Brant to attend. If he does …
Samuel Kirkland PapersLetter from Samuel Hodgdon to William Knox on vindication of his character from every intended aspersion
Samuel Hodgdon acknowledges receipt of William Knox's letter. Hodgdon notes that he will come prepared in every particular to vindicate his character. [presumably related to questions regarding …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Samuel Colesworthy to Samuel Hodgdon
Colesworthy reports arriving at his native Boston. He finds his connections and friends in good health. He wishes joy at the arrival of Captain Hodgdon in Philadelphia. Mentions that a poor woman …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
