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Inspection of suits of clothing of contractors Billington and Young ordered for Captain Cass at Exeter, New Hampshire
Stagg reports that Captain Constant Freeman is so engaged that he cannot attend. Both the Secretary of War and Secretary of Treasury have no objection that William Knox inspect the 50 suits of …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Indian Relations and Troop Status
Secretary Knox discusses peace with Indians and white aggression with General Wilkinson. Details on recruiting service, desertion, and discipline.
James Wilkinson PapersIndian Affairs in Kentucky
Secretary Knox discusses the protection of Kentucky; Indian warfare; and peace with Indians. Also mentions the militia; directs halt on aggression towards Indians; and discusses pay and rations of …
James Wilkinson PapersForwarding of public stores to West Point; request for information regarding field pieces.
Letter, in response to Olney's request, directs public stores forwarded to West Point by water, addressed to Captain George Fleming. Was not conscious of a considerable quantity being at Providence …
Jeremiah Olney PapersExtract prepared by John Stagg
Letter, directs establishing additional posts; discusses hostile Indians; discusses state of frontier; discusses pay of troops; directs messages to hostile Indians; discusses provisions for army to be …
James Wilkinson PapersEnclosed Appointment
Due to the refusal of another officer, Knox enclosed the appointment of Capt. William Preston which Knox requested Moore give to him.
[Empty Placeholder Collection for Incomplete Collection Associations.]Employing Armorers
Knox appreciated Hand's employment of armorers instead of "any intermediate person". Requested standard rifles and also how many will be sent from Lancaster.
Stauffer CollectionDirection to furnish Colonel Thomas Procter with musket powder for the service of the militia infantry on the 4th of July
Secretary of War directs that William Knox furnish Colonel Thomas Procter one hundred weight of musket powder for the service of infantry militia on the 4th of July.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Deliver Powder to Colonel Thomas Procter
Hodgdon is to deliver cannon powder, blank cartridges, and hank of flow match, and port fires to Col Thomas Procter.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Defense of Frontier
Fully complied with instructions issued by Knox. Wrote to county lieutenants on the frontiers of PA and VA regarding defense. Dispatched an express boat to Gen. Wilkinson with Wayne's Circular. No …
Anthony Wayne PapersContract for Spear Blades
Contract, asks for spear blades for 95 cents each.
William Knox MiscellaneousClothing, shoes, blankets to be forwarded
Secretary of War requests that Hodgdon ship 60 suits of rifle clothing to Richmond Virginia for Captain William Preston's company. Also 30 pairs of shoes and blankets for recruits of Captain Howel …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Captain Joseph Brock submission of receipts and request that they be filed
Captain Joseph Brock, 3d U.S. Regiment, encloses receipts and requests that they be filed with those already transmitted.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Captain Hannah's inquiry on Ensign Grayson's pay
Hannah reports that he returned from Winchester Virginia, where he inquired about Ensign Grayson's pay, charged by Major Bedinger in his account. Grayson says he received no such money.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Armorers at Pittsburg to be paid through Quartermaster's Department
John Stagg notes that Secretary of War has directed him to inform Hodgdon that armorers at Pittsburg are to be paid by the Quartermaster's Department.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Appointment to Surgeon's Mate
Appointment letter to Surgeon's Mate of William McCroskey. Enclosed Act of Congress which described the rules and regulations governing the military and all actions relative to its perpetuity.
John R. Williams PapersAppointment to Cornet of Dragoons
Appointment as Cornet of Dragoons, enclosed Act of Congress relative to military establishment.
Cherry Hill CollectionAppointment to Captain in the First Regiment of Infantry
Appointment of Kingsbury to Captain in the First Regiment of Infantry.
The James Wilkinson Kingsbury PapersAppointment to Brigadier General
Requests response to appointment of Brigadier General.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Appointment of Wiliam Preston
Secretary Knox advises William Preston on the conditions of his appointment as captain, pending the approbation of the Senate at their next session. Also offers the names of his subalterns.
Preston Family Papers - Joyes CollectionAppointment as a Captain of Infantry
Knox notifies Eaton that he has been appointed the Captain of a Company of Infantry.
William Eaton PapersApplication for vacancy in army
Secretary Knox informs William Preston that his application to fill one of the vacancies in the army has come too late. The vacancies of Captain Alexander Gibson and Captain Howell Lewis have already …
Preston Family Papers - Joyes Collection
