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Resolve of Congress to Provide for Disabled Soldiers
The document is a resolution of Congress recommending to the states to make provisions for soldiers and seamen who were disabled in the line of duty. A list of said personnel shall be furnished by …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersReport of the Committee Regarding Intelligence of the Hostile Inentions of the Indians
Resolve to gather and ready troops to protect against hostile Indians gathering in Shawnee towns near American frontier. List of troops required from each state included. States must pay Federal …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersAn Ordinance for the Regulation of Indian Affairs
Rules governing Indian Department, trade with Indian Nations,
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersResolved: To Maintain a Force of 700 Troops on the Frontier
The Confederation Congress resolves to maintain a sizeable military presence on the frontier to protect the settlers on public lands from Indian depredations and to facilitate the surveying and …
Presidents Papers, John Sullivan, 1787-May, 1788An Ordinance for the Government of the Teritory of the United States, North-West of the River Ohio
Land rights of decedents of property owners in the territory north-west of the Ohio River. Outlines duties of governor, commissioner, election of assembly, civil and religious liberty.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersAuthorizing Payment to Invalid Pensioners
An Act providing military pensions for one year to invalids who were wounded or disabled during the Revolutionary War.
Thomas Jefferson CollectionAuthorization of the Purchase of West Point
Congress authorizes the President to purchase for the use of the United States a tract of land situated in the State of New York, commonly called West Point, as shall be judged by him requisite for …
Thomas Jefferson CollectionStatement of enlistment into the United States Army
Robert Sutherland and Andrew Blad acknowledge to have voluntarily enlisted in Regiment commanded by James Collins.
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)Payment Warrant, for Robert Swails, Quartermaster of Battalion of First Regiment of Levies.
Payment Warrant, for Quartermaster of Battalion of First Regiment of Levies.
Muster Rolls of Volunteer Organizations: War With Northwest Indians, 1790-1795. (RG94)Payment to Robert Swaits, Quarter Master Maryland Battalion of Levies
Payment to Robert Swaits, Quarter Master Maryland Battalion of Levies commanded by Major Henry Gaither.
Muster Rolls of Volunteer Organizations: War With Northwest Indians, 1790-1795. (RG94)Oath of Alliegance of Andrew Blad and Robert Sutherland
Oaths of Daniel Blad and Robert Sutherland.
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)Sale of Bonds Receipt
Certification that Knox sold 2 shares of stock in the Bank of the United States.
Conarroe Collection HSP Collection #146 (NUCMC 60-1616)Power of Attorney for James Powers
Power of attorney given by James Powers to Samuel Shannon. Document signed by David James, James Powers, and Samuel Laventy, and John Baker.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Power of Attorney
Power of attorney given by Zebulon Fuller to Samuel Shannon.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Prohibiting the Exportation of Arms and Ammunition
(CIRCULAR) Notification of a temporary ban on the exportation of arms and ammunition. Enclosed is a translation of a Decree of the National Convention altering the national flag of France.
Alexander Hamilton PapersPitkin's Appointment as a Captain
Knox notifies Pitkin of his appointment as a Captain in the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers. To assist him in deciding whether to accept the appointment, he is informed of the amount of pay and …
Timothy Pitkin PapersLetter from the Secretary at War to the Governor of Rhode Island
Letter, directs embargo on outbound vessels; mentions militia.
Letters to Geovernor (L1).Knox transmits orders for embargo to Governor of North Carolina
Letter, directs embargo on outbound vessels; mentions militia.
Henry Knox PapersEmbargo
Letter from Secretary of War, Henry Knox, which instructs the Governor of Virginia that Congress has just passed an embrago on all ships entering from foreign ports for the next thirty days. Knox …
Dreer CollectionAssignment and Power of Attorney
Power of attorney for James Thomas, late a soldier in the Pennsylvania Line, to Christian Hubbert.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Rules to be observed by Persons Entitled to Lands
Rules regarding land ownership. Approval needed by notary or magistrate to certify ownership.
Henry Knox PapersRecruiting Instructions for Captain William Preston of the 4th Sub Legion at Lynchburg Virginia
Preston is to commence recruiting at Lynchburg, Virginia. Contractor will be appointed to provide assistance. Discusses the standards for recruiting; the matter of integrity and candor; time of …
Preston Family Papers - Joyes CollectionForm Letter: Set of Bills Drawn on the Sec. of War for Pay of Army
Pursuant of Simmons letter, Swan has drawn on the Secretary of War, warrant No. 13, to Thomas Hart & Son.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Act to Ascertain and Fix the Military Establishment of the United States
Created standing army of artillerists and engineers. Outlines number and type of officers in each unit. Pay, clothing, food, supplies,
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