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Illicit French Privateers Flouting U.S. Authority to Be Stripped of Military Equipment If Entering U.S. Ports Again
Explains that the government has suffered much embarrassment from illicit French privateers running from one American port to the next, effectively getting the asylum that was to be denied to them …
Jonathan Trumbull Jr. PapersIllegal Actions for Belligerent Ship Outfitting in American Ports, to Extend to Neutral Nations & Most American Ships
Establishes a uniform principle of what outfitting actions taken by belligerent European ships in American ports are illegal. Any alterations to guns or creation of new carriages or portholes are …
Jonathan Trumbull Jr. PapersHowitzers for General Robertson at Nashville
Hodgdon is ordered to have six 3 & 1/2 inch iron howitzers, with ammunition for 100 rounds for each piece including 25 grape or case shot, transported to Fort Pitt and then sent down the Ohio to …
Stanley F. Horn CollectionHospital Stores & Surgical Instruments
The Secretary of the Treasury has asked Mr. Francis to procure hospital stores and surgical instruments for the militia army.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hodgdon's Noon Appointment
"The Secretary of War will be glad to see you at the War Office this day, 12 o'clock."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hiring Additional Hands, Etc.
Stagg discusses various personnel and supply matters.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Harmony Between the General and Particular Governments
Knox assures Governof Mifflin of the General Government's desire for harmony with the State Governments. He explains the suspension of the establishment of the town at Presque Isle as the means of …
William Irvine PapersHamilton Volunteers to Fight the Insurrection
Hamilton expresses his wish to join in the effort to combat the insurrection in western Pennsylvania. [Whiskey Rebellion]
Alexander Hamilton PapersGratitude for Quelling the Insurrection
Harmar transmits the several resolves expressing gratitude to those involved in the expedition to quell the western insurrection.
William Irvine PapersGoods to be Transported to Knoxville
Hodgdon is directed to pack up and have transported to Governor [William] Blount at Knoxville various goods intended for him and for the Chickasaw Indians.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Furnish a Detachment to March Immediately
Kersey has been ordered to furnish a detachment of forty men, with a proportion of non-commissioned officers, and be ready to march them immediately.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding of Extract from Jays Treaty Relating to Massachusetts Borders
Transmits extract from Jay's Treaty relative to the frontiers of Massachusetts.
Samuel Adams Papers, 1635-1826Fifteen Hundred Stand of Arms
Hodgdon is directed to have fifteen hundred stand of arms transported to Winchester Virginia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extension of Ban on Foreign Ships' Mounting Arms in American Ports
Discusses a uniform policy on belligerent nations' ships equipping themselves in American ports. Notes that the mounting of new guns and/or carriages is forbidden, though also noting the difference …
Josiah Bartlett CollectionExpress to Winchester
The Secretary of War wants a man ready to go express to Winchester. He should call at the War Office where he will informed of the hour he will begin his journey.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Estimate of War Dept. Expenses for 1795
In order to develop an estimate of the expenses of the General Government for the coming year, as required by Congress, Nourse wants Howell to provide an estimate of the monies required to defray the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Escort of Artillery Detachment (Whiskey Rebellion)
Informing of Lieutenant Daniel Bissell's march to escort a train of artillery and military stores for the Maryland and Virginia Militia called out against "the Western Insurgents" (or the Whiskey …
Morse Autograph CollectionEnsign Ford's Pay
Lyman has received Howell's letter with the pay of Lyman and his men enclosed but there is none for Ensign Ford whose name is on the muster roll taken at Trenton and who is in great want of money.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Enclosed Orders
Enclosed copy of a letter from the Commissioner of Revenue. Requested orders within letter be followed.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Enclosed Letter
Enclosed a copy of a letter from the Comissioner of Revenue. Stagg requested Hodgdon's answer to the commissioner's questions.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Enclosed Letter
Notification that letter enclosed was received by Ensign Campbell Smith at Lancaster.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
