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Informs of Submission of Pay Draft to Treasury
Letter, informs Wolcott that Olney has submitted a draft (for payment of his salary) to Treasury.
Jeremiah Olney PapersActions Regarding Privateers & Captured Prizes
Letter, directs actions re privateers & captured prizes; alludes to foreign hostilities & United States neutrality; discusses judicial system.
General CollectionWayne's Campaign/Indian Affairs
Letter, encloses commission for unnamed Lieutenant; discusses the positive prospects for Wayne's campaign; discusses Indian affairs with the Six Nations.
Pennsylvania Collection 1629-1970.Sum or Purposes of the Money
[Partly illegible] Jones explains that the Secretary does not recollect the sum or the purposes of the money Mr. Holt [?]applied for.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Regarding Correspondence with Major Stagg
Letter, encloses letter to Major Stagg, believing Stagg has misplaced or forgotten about the original.
Jeremiah Olney PapersLetter to the Governor of Rhode Island
Letter, discusses French privateers. Hamilton addresses the Governor of Rhode Island in the absence of the Secretary at War.
Letters to Geovernor (L1).Knox informs Mifflin of Washington's views
Letter, discusses militia raised in Pennsylvania; discusses Indian hostility; informs of Washington's desire to suspend development settlement at Presque Isle.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Indian affairs and British activity on frontier
Letter from General Chapin to Secretary Knox; discusses Indians, garrison at Presque Isle, Indian land sales. Also advises Indian claims to Presque Isle, and the threat of Indian attack. Mentions …
Henry O'Reilly CollectionChapin discusses Indian affairs and British activity on frontier with Knox
Letter, discusses Treaty at Buffalo Creek; discusses treatment of Indians; discusses British relations with Indians; mentions Indian murder.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionWarrant for Payment of Invalid Pensioners
Authorized payment of invalid pensions.
Charles Roberts Autograph CollectionFinding an Inspector
Pickering wants an Inspector to assess the newly arrived 24-pounder so as avoid the embarassment caused by the previous method.
Timothy Pickering PapersDiscussion of Cutlery for Navy Yard
Letter, discusses knives & forks for Naval yard.
Josiah Fox PapersProgress in the Construction of the New Frigate
The keel of the new frigate is laid and the sternframe finished.The stern is nearly ready to sail and it is hoped that great progress will be made during the coming week.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Captain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
Letter, asks for money on Six Nations behalf; discusses Indians accused of thefts; discusses Indian murdered at Fort Venango; discusses Six Nations annuity; asks for removal of settlers; discusses …
Henry O'Reilly CollectionLetter from the Secretary at War to the Governor of Rhode Island
Letter, discusses an act authorizing a detachment from the militia of the United States, passed by Congress 24 June 1797
Letters to Geovernor (L1).Forwarding of Correspondence with Wilkinson & Others
Forwards letters to and from General Wilkinson, as well as others from various sources.
John Adams PapersDiscussion of Materials at Portsmouth Navy Yard & Algerian Frigate
Letter, describes materials at Portsmouth Naval yard; mentions Algerine Frigate.
Josiah Fox PapersRequest for Brass Six-Pounder Cannon
Letter, asks for cannon; asks for brass six pounders.
Letter From the GovernorsRegarding Defenses of Seaports & Foreign Affairs
Letter, discusses naval defence of ports; alludes to foreign affairs; discusses fortifications; mentions garrisons.
Letter From the GovernorsAccepting the Enclosed Bills
Hodgdon is asked to accept the enclosed bills for $1500 and returning them by the bearer along with a check for the enclosed acceptance of $500 due immediately.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Suitable Person for Inspecting the Saddlery Work
Dana has received Hodgdon's note with a description of the proposed pistol. He has responded to Hodgdon's request to locate a suitable gentleman in the Connecticut representation to inspect the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Questions Relative to the Business at Harpers Ferery
Lists eleven questions the Secretary of War must answer relative to the business at Harpers Ferry, including what buildings should be erected, the number of mechanics needed, the location of the sites …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
