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Report on Public Opinion & New Indian Campaign
Thanks Adams for the use of his estate at Bush Hill near Philadelphia, as it provides relief from the summer heat in the city. Reports on various hostile remarks being published about Adams and his …
John Adams PapersReport from Joseph Howell on his examination of account of Joseph Cranch
Joseph Howell reports that in accordance with Knox's instructions, he has examined the account of Joseph Cranch for work done in the ordnance department. Howell notes that while he is unacquainted …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Reply Regarding Sums for Transport & Storage of Military Stores
Letter, discusses sum charged to remove stores; discusses monthly allowance to keep public stores.
Jeremiah Olney PapersRendez-vous at Westchester and Recruiting
Proposed rendez-vous of Westchester denied, Knox ordered future location to be West Point. Additional expenses related to recruiting denied.
Bezaleel Howe PapersRegulating the Military Establishment
Letter, directs recruits for Continental army service.
Thomas C. Bright Autograph CollectionRegarding Appointment to Command Battalion of Levies
Jackson reports that Secretary of War wished to be informed of Rawling's intentions relative to appointment to command battalion of levies. President of United States General George Washington …
Rawlings PapersRecommendation from Chiefs of the Stockbridge Tribe.
The Chiefs of the Stockbridge tribe of Indians seek relief from the State of New York.
Simon Gratz Autograph Collection.Ration Order for Horses
Return for two days rations for seven horses. C. Bolden notes he received rations in full.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Petition to Raise a Military Force in Kentucky
Knox requests Scott raise a military force in Kentucky for an expedition against the Miami and Wea Indians along the Wabash River and provides detailed instructions on how to organize the militia and …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Pension Due Thomas Green
It appears from the returns of invalid pensioners living in New Hampshire that Thomas Green, late a private in the service of the United States, is entitled to an arrearage of pension.
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)Pension Due James Reed
It appears from the returns of invalid pensioners living in New Hampshire that James Reed, late a Major General in the service of the United States, is entitled to a pension arrearage of $2243.88.
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)Pension Due Annanias Tubbs
It appears from the returns of invalid pensioners living in New Hampshire, that Annanias Tubbs, late a private in the service of the United States, is entitled to a pension arrearage of $28.75.
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)Payment to Mr George Olney, Esquire for payment to Henry Sherman, 2d U.S. Regiment
Catton is directed by Secretary of War to pay $149 to George Olney, to be transmitted to Henry Sherman. Notes that the Secretary of Treasury has directed that the collectors of customs in the several …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Payment for arrears in clothing
Vanden Broeck discusses with Howell regarding payment for arrears in clothing that Howell refuses to accept. Vanden Broeck says that Secretary of War has directed that what has been certified by …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Pay of the Detachment Embarking from Providence
Knox has ordered a sum of money to be transmitted to Colonel Olney for one month's pay of the detachment leaving from Providence. If ithe detachment has not embarked the money should be given to the …
U.S. Custom House Providence, RI Records.Orders to Proceed Hastily to Pittsburgh
Urged Howe to proceed quickly with recruits to Pittsburgh for service to public.
Bezaleel Howe PapersLetter from War Office; Charles Reinbach to be supplied with clothing
Request that Charles Reinbach be given clothing for 8 privates of artillery to include for each: hat, coat, vest, pair linen overalls, stock and buckel, shoes, buckles and socks, blanket, arms, …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from the War Office directing two wagons to be engaged for Captain Cap
John Stagg request for William Knox to engage two four horse wagons to carry the baggage of Captain Cap's detachment to Pittsburgh, to be ready on the next day.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Secretary of War Henry Knox to the Reverend Samuel Kirkland on recommendation of Captain Hendricks for employment, and Colonel Brant's letter
Knox is responding to letter from Kirkland dated 28 April 1791. Knox expresses approval of Kirkland's recommendation of Captain Hendricks for employment. Instructs that he have Hendricks call on …
Samuel Kirkland PapersLetter from Secretary of War Henry Knox to the Reverend Samuel Kirkland on Colonel Pickering's meeting with members of Six Nations at Painted Post and instruction to Kirkland regarding Indian chief delegation to Philadelphia
In letter to Reverend Kirkland, Knox informs that Colonel Pickering held a conference with members of Seneca and Six Nations, with exception of Mohawks. Here it was agreed that certain chiefs should …
Samuel Kirkland PapersLetter from Samuel Hodgdon to William Knox request for pay for Mr Trimble for wagon transport
Hodgdon requests that William Knox pay Mr Trimble 3 days of hauling of public goods. Asks that he be paid $3.00 per day. He has behaved well and his loads were delivered in good order.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Samuel Hodgdon to William Knox on state of supply and logistics problems in preparation for St Clair expedition
Hodgdon is quartermaster for St Clair expedition. He laments the timeliness of the posts and wishes to receive his returns before going forward. Knapsacks of questionable utility. Boots necessary for …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Samuel Hodgdon to William Knox on shipments of supplies to Pittsburg
Hodgdon would have been glad to have seen a return and the supplies mentioned in a previous letter. Will call on Doyle for his receipt; is disappointed about not hearing from Colesworthy. Boyer has …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Samuel Hodgdon to William Knox on expected arrival of Colesworthy, Hodgdon's returns and his wagon, and the awaited arrival of axes for the upcoming St Clair expedition
Hodgdon has heard nothing of Coleworthy; expects that he will arrive next day. Nothing of Boyer and his wagon. Still awaiting arrival of axes. Expresses hope that posts will provide further news and …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
