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Abandonment of the Territory of the State
Governor Mifflin expresses his strong objections to the abandonment of a great portion of the territory of his State to the Six Nations of Indians as provided for by the Council held at Fort Le Beouf.
William Irvine PapersA Vessel for Capt. Kersey's Detachment
Hodgdon is asked to provide a vessel to transport the detachment under the command of Capt. Kersey from Philadelphia to Charleston, South Carolina.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Thousand Blankets
Hodgdon is directed to forward to Williamsport, instead of Fort Cumberland, a thousand blankets for the Virginia and Maryland militia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Liberal Allowance for Carrying Dispatches
Hodgdon offers Page a liberal allowance to be the express rider for Army dispatches to start on Wednesday at 10am.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Confidential Person
The Secretary of the Treasury [Alexander Hamilton] requests an express to go Richmond in Virginia and he should be a confidential person.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)1500 Stand of Arms to Philadelphia
Captain Sedam notifies Hodgdon that Captain Houdin has sent him 1500 stand of arms which will be forwarded to Hodgdon in Philadelphia by way of Amboy.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)$258.93 to Capt. Sparks or Ensign Martin
Fisher is charged with $258.93 to be delivered to Capt. Richard Sparks or, in his absense, to Ensign Charles Martin.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)[No. 47] Dispatches for General Wayne
Directs boat in readiness to carry dispatches to General Wayne; asks for decision on offer of the position of Commissary General.
James Robertson Papers[No. 34] Apprehension of Man Under O'Hara's Employ
Enclosed in confidence, an extract of a letter from Gen. Wayne regarding Robert Newman of Kentucky. Newman stated to Col. Hamilton that he was captured by Indians near Niagara, but allowed to return …
Isaac Craig PapersYour Object Was to Give Trouble & Create Delay
McLean and Emburgh express their surprise at Hodgdon's response to the ongoing controversy over damaged arms. It forces them to conclude that Hodgdon's only purpose is to give trouble and create …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Your Are Overdrawn $790.52
Banker Mifflin notes that Hodgdon's bank book shows that Hodgdon is overdrawn by the sum of $790.52, the greater part of which has been to his debit since the first of January. Since there is a note …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Withhold Pay Pending Further Orders
Howell discusses the pay of an officer/soldier [name illegible] that should be withheld pending further examination. The paymaster of the troops wll be ordered to withhold the pay until he receives …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Wilkinson's Various Accusations Against Generals Wayne & Scott, & Defense of Own Reputation
Explains that his pursuit of the charges against General Wayne arose from a desire to "elucidate the consistency of my conduct." Waxes long on the wrongs Wayne has done to him, and his long-suffering …
Harry Innes Papers, Mm81027201Who Approved Holt's Leave of Absence?
Thomas Holt has notifed Simmons that he received a leave of absence of two or three months and asked Joseph Perkins, Superintendent of the Armory, to act for him during that period. Simmons wants to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Where is McRea's Clothing?
Stagg has received a letter from Captain Griffith McRea of Wilmington, North Carolina alerting Stagg that he has not received the clothing for his company. Stagg wants to know the destination of said …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Valuable Lands
Someone has been marking public land, in an attempt to make a claim on it. Meigs alerts Sargent to this illegal act.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Treaty of Peace with the Indians, Etc.
Among other matters, O'Hara notes that the Indians have by their deputies applied for a treaty of peace with the United States. Preliminary articles are being drawn up to meet for that purpose at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transportation of New Carriages, Etc.
The Secretary of War wants Hodgdon to examine the enclosed application from Mr. Harper and provide pertinent observations. Stagg quotes a letter from the late Secretary [Knox] in which he discusses …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transmit Pay Rolls at the End of Each Two-Month Period
It is expected that in the future every officer will make out their own pay rolls and transmit them with their muster rolls at the end of each two-month period. An examination will then take place and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Thompson's Muster Roll for January 1795
Enclosed are the muster rolls for the company under Thompson's command for January 1795.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Sum in Question is Only Sixty Dollars
They have received Hodgdon's letter and forwarded it to the proprietors of the stages for further instructions. However, since the sum in question is only sixty dollars perhaps Hodgdon will not …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Pay of John Boss
The Treasurer has remitted to the Supervisor at Providence a sum to be transmitted to John Boss, being his pay as Superintendent of Fortifications at New Port.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Pay of David Hale & Recruits
The Treasurer has remitted sums to Nathaniel Gorham, Supervisor of Massachusetts, being for the pay and subsistence of Lieutenant Hale and the pay of his recruits. Receipts must be collected and if a …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Pay of Captain Frye & His Recruits
The Treasurer has remitted to Nathaniel Gorham a sum that will be transmitted to Captain Frye, being the balance of his pay from the date of his acceptance through December 1794. An additional sum …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Pay of Captain Bruff's Men
The Treasurer has been directed to remit to George Gale, Supervisor at Baltimore, a sum to be transmitted to Bruff for the pay of the non-commissioned officers and privates in his Company. Receipts …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
