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Embargo upon vessels bound to foreign ports
President Washington has directed Secretary Knox to inform Governor Samuel Huntington of Connecticut of the continuance of an embargo upon vessels bound for any foreign port. Requests cooperation of …
Henry Knox PapersDuplicate Receipts Enclosed
Stevens encloses the duplicate receipts from recent payments made.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Dragoon Horses, Etc.
Hodgdon is directed to purchase and equip twelve dragoon horses for the recruits at Lancaster under Cornet Slough. Also he is to have two brass twelve-pounders mounted on carriages and readied for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Don't Sell the Strong Bay Horse
If Hodgdon plans to sell all the public horses, Mentges asks that he keep the strong bay horse which should be a serviceable mount for him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Dissatisfaction with Arrangements Surrounding Settlement at Presqu'ile
Mifflin writes that he is transmitting all documents pertaining to Pennsylvania's title to land supposedly bought from the Six nations, for use in upcoming negotiations in a dispute over the same. …
Andrew Ellicot Papers, Mm 75019679.Disposition of Militia from New Jersey & Pennsylvania
Hamilton reports on the disposition of two detachments of militia the need for which is in dispute. [Whiskey Rebellion]
Alexander Hamilton PapersDelayed Money for Pittsburgh
The Secretary of the Treasury [Alexander Hamilton] announces that the money to be sent to Pittsburgh with Mr. Fisher has been delayed pending further orders. .
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Deficiency of Tents
Colonel Mentges has noted a deficiency of horsemen's and common tents for the accomodation of the Jersey detachment so the Secretary of the Treasury orders that an immediate supply be sent forward.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Daily Report to This Office
The Secretary of the Treasury wants a return of all the supplies forwarded to the several militia rendezvous.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Contractor Secured
Notification that Mr. Francis contracted with government to provide canteens and lead. Purchase of lead from Nicholas Hoffman & Co.. Francis requested information what to do with purchased articles …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Collision of State and Federal Jurisdictions
In response to President Washington's suspension thereof, Governor Mifflin makes his case for the establishment of a town at Presque Isle as necessary for the defense of the western frontier of …
William Irvine PapersClothing Sent to the Westward Army
The Secretary of the Treasury [Alexander Hamilton] has requested a statement of the clothing sent forward to the western army during 1794, noting what was taken from the old stock in store and the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing Order
Transport of military clothes to Pittsburgh as defined in enclosed order.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Clothing for Winchester, Virginia
Fifty suits of infantry clothing should be forwarded to Winchester, Virginia and addressed to Ensign David Thompson or, in his absence, to Ensign Yelverton Peyton.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for the Artillery at Baltimore
Capt. James Bruff at Baltimore has informed Stagg that his recruits are in need of blankets and clothing.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Soldiers at West Point
Clothing for one sergeant, one corporal, and twenty two infantry privates should be transported to West Point, addressed to Captain George Fleming.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Sedam's Recruits
Hodgdon is directed to send to Capt. [Cornelius] Sedam in Trenton six suits of infantry clothing and four pairs of linen overalls for his recruits.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Recruits
Jackson acknowledges receipt of the clothing for the recruits at Boston, Salem, Portsmouth, and Portland which will be forwarded on the first vessel bound for those places.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Mr. Cudworth
Mr. Cudworth is a cadet in the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers and is entitled to the clothing of a sergeant. The appropriate clothing should be delivered to him except a sergeant's hat and coat.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Kersey's Detachment
A return of clothing wanted for the detachment under the command of Capt. William Kersey. Stagg notes that some of the recruits are due new suits.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Hutchins' Recruits
Return of clothing wanted for the recruits of Lt. [Thomas] Hutchins of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Gamble's Troops
Stagg asks Hodgdon to forward sundry articles of clothing to Captain James Gamble of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at Lancaster.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Detachments in the Rear
Washington questions the necessity and expense of providing clothing, rations, and pay for the detachments in the rear who will not contribute to quelling the insurgency. [Whiskey Rebellion]
Alexander Hamilton PapersClothing for Capt. Sparks
Capt. [Richard] Sparks, who is recruiting at Carlisle, needs clothing. Hodgdon should forward to his address twenty suits of rifle clothing.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
