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Discussion of Pension Payment to Rhode Island Invalids (8)
Letter, discusses payment of Invalid pensions in Rhode Island.
Jeremiah Olney PapersDiscussion of Pension Payment to Rhode Island Invalids
Knox and the Secretary of the Treasury work with Olney to arrange payment to invalid pensioners in Rhode Island. Knox will send a list of the pensioners. Vouchers include an advertisement which is to …
Jeremiah Olney PapersCover Letter to An Act to Regulate Trade and Intercourse with the Indian Tribes
Knox's cover letter to Arthur St. Clair regarding the new act to regulate trade with the Indians, which states that no fees related to trade are authorized.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Compensating Virginia and North Carolina soldiers
At the request of Congress, the Secretary at War announces that he will transmit to the governors of Virginia and North Carolina the names and sums due to the non-commissioned officers and privates …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Claims of Colonels Baylor and Mentges
War Secretary asks the Commissioner of Army Accounts to investigate the claims of Colonel Baylor and Colonel Mentges.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Charges and W. Caffry
Knox asks for return of signed receipts, disallowed charges of McCaffry's services, and agrees to pay Colonel Callaway for his services in Virginia.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Attendance at Meeting
Believed there would not be a sufficient number of representatives of the Cincinnati at the meeting in Philadelphia to perform essential business. Knox "earnestly hopes" he and his party will form a …
Henry Knox PapersWeapons Order
Knox informs Joseph Cranch at West Point that he has ordered 2000 gun stocks and all of the spare steel ram rods, along with 1000 bayonets (assuming they are in store).
Henry Knox PapersUrgent Orders to Ship Guns to West Point
Orders to send guns and bayonets to McHill of New York from thence to West Point.
General CollectionUpdate on Sons Military Whereabouts
Letter, informs mother of son's march with army; discusses loss of Knox's son.
Charles Roberts Autograph CollectionSurveyor for Inland Navigation Project
Letter, advises re surveyor for inland navigation project.
Washingtons Headquarters State Historic SiteSupplies for two companies
Knox informs Colonel Olney that he has directed clothing to be shipped from New York via Providence, Rhode Island, for two companies - one at Boston, and the other at Exeter, New Hampshire. Requests …
Jeremiah Olney PapersStores for Fort Pitt
Letter; directs St. Clair to determine what is needed at Fort Pitt and rent it.
Pequot Libary MSSStates Charged with Expenses of Arms and Ammunition Issued to Militia
Militia and frontier protection; mentions state government and federal government responsibilities regarding the cost of arming citizens.
Charles Roberts Autograph CollectionSt. Clair Warns the Wyandots about the Shawnee and Miami
St. Clair recounts to the Half King and the chiefs of the Wyandot Indians the hostile attitude of the Shawnee and Miami Indians toward the United States and recommends Colonel Thomas Procter as …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Settlement of public account with waggoner
William Knox informs McClure and Smith of Carlisle that money to waggoner George Hensar was stopped on information of the transaction from Major Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settlement of Colonel Wood's Account
Report on the settlement of Colonel James Wood's account in regards to monies accounted to the Pay Office. Sent to the Comptroller of the Treasury.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Resolving Land Issues at the Legislature, Etc.
The Chiefs discuss land-related concerns which they hope Fondie will resolve when the legislature meets during the winter months. Fondie was sick when the legislature met during the previous winter …
Simon Gratz Autograph Collection.Request to provide James Lauriston [Laureston] a few dollars
the bearer James Lauriston [Laureston] says Mr Hodgdon was to give him money when he was engaged as an armourer. If so, the Secretary of War asks he be given money so he may go to Pittsburg with …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request to examine and report on the account of Joseph Cranch
Vandenbrock relays the Secretary of War request that Joseph Howell examine and report on the account of Joseph Cranch.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for unserviceable iron ordnance or cannon ball to be used as ballast aboard Captain Montgomery's revenue cutter
Stagg relays Secretary of War Henry Knox's request for unserviceable iron ordnance or cannon ball, 8 or 10 tons, to be used as ballast in Revenue Cutter commanded by Captain Montgomery.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for Recommendation of Command & Supply Officers
Letter, asks for recommendations for command and supply officers
Jeremiah Olney PapersRequest for More Cartridges
Captain Patrick Phelon reports all men accounted for, but box of ammunition did not contain amount expected. Requests that Col Hodgdon send ammunition on next provision boat.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for contract to make boots for cavalry service
Chief Clerk John Stagg relays Secretary of War request that William Knox contract a reputable bootmaker in Philadelphia to make 100 pairs of boots at the lowest rate for the cavalry service. Boots …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
