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Knox Sends Commissions for Officers
Enclosed commissions for officers. Notwithstanding, troops were disbanded by Act of Congress, but believed the commissions would be useful to Jackson.
Henry Knox Papers.Discussion of Military Stores in Rhode Island & the Use of Public Powder
Discusses return of military stores; discusses use of public powder.
Jeremiah Olney PapersDelivery of Military Stores
Son of deceased soldier requests his father's military stores be delivered to another person.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Certification of Thomas Cushing as a Captain
Certification that Thomas Humphrey Cushing, Captain Lieutenant in the late Continental Army, is entitled to claim the rank of Captain in the Massachusetts line of that Army from October 12th 1782 …
Wayne Manuscripts[Untitled]
Letter, discusses prospects of peace with indians; mentions lack of funds for war; discusses how congress works; discusses Shays' Rebellion.
Lee Kohns CollectionRegarding Funds to Be Used for Transporting Pratt's Company, with Regimental Clothing Supply, to the Frontier (2)
Acknowledges receipt of a letter intended for Mrs. [Nathanael] Greene, asks for instructions concerning its delivery. Notes that Lt. Pratt stopped in New York on his way from West Point to New …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRegarding Funds to Be Used for Transporting Pratt's Company, with Regimental Clothing Supply, to the Frontier
Apologizes for delay in writing Wadsworth concerning money to fund the march of Lt. Pratt's unit. Pratt's company is also supposed to transport clothing for its entire parent regiment -- this will …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersQuestionable Propriety of Captain Town's Claim
Pierce reluctantly agrees to pay Captain Town's claim but only because it is allowed by the Resolve of November 2nd, 1785. Otherwise, he doubts the propriety of a claim that should have been made at …
Presidents Papers, John Sullivan, 1787-May, 1788Promotion of Captain Cushing
This letter certifies that Lieutenant Thomas H. Cushing was promoted by the State of Massachusetts to the rank of Captain Lieutenant in the First Regiment of the Massachusetts line of the Continental …
Wayne ManuscriptsNew Certificate for Payment
Apologizes for the trouble he causes Howell by enclosing a certificate that should be made out to King. Also included the letter from the Treasurer in which he notes problems with Howell's previously …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Massachusetts Line of 1780
Knox discusses the organization of the Massachusetts line in 1780.
Wayne ManuscriptsLarge Warrant Transmitted to Fund the Recruiting Service
Thanks Wadsworth for willingness to attempt to obtain payments on warrants from the Treasury Board; transmits warrants for $25,000, itemized. The bearer, Lt. Pratt, has been given instructions to …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersInstructions for the Issue of Stores
Letter, directs requirements to issue stores.
Jeremiah Olney PapersForwarding of Shirts & Shoes for Springfield Soldiers; Request for Prompt Receipts
Forwards shoes and shirts for the soldiers at Springfield, as per the Secretary of War's instructions before he left Philadelphia. Asks that receipts be sent both to Henry Knox and the War Office as …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersDiscussion of Military Stores in Rhode Island
Letter, discusses business of military stores in Rhode Island.
Jeremiah Olney PapersArrangements for Shipping Clothing to Artillerists at Springfield
States that he has put aboard a sloop, named Two Sisters, clothing for the artillerists stationed at Springfield, Massachusetts. Asks Colt to see to their transport from Hartford to Springfield, …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersAcknowledging Receipt of Money in Gold and Bank Draft
Acknowledges receipt of 150 pounds [weight or British currency is unclear] in gold, along with a draft on Richard Platt for $1000, brought from Hartford by Captain William Price. Asks that Wadsworth …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersState Monies Expended in Recruiting the Late Continental Army
Delaware seeks to charge the United States for monies expended in recruiting the late Continental Army,.
RG 1300 Executive Papers
