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Buildings, repairs and articles
09/27/1794 Printed Document
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department, informing Hamilton of the sum required to be expended for building, repairs and articles, adding up to $10,000. Also notes that the Treasurer has in …
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British post at the Miami
08/22/1794 Printed Document
Major William Campbell, commander of the allegedly illegal British post along the Miami, responds to Major General Anthony Wayne's order to evacuate by stating that they have no intention to do so.
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British post at the Miami
08/22/1794 Printed Document
Major William Campbell, commander of an allegedly illegal British fort along the banks of the Miami, responds to Major General Anthony Wayne's assertion that the erection of the post was an act of …
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British fort at Sandusky
1794 Printed Document
General Israel Chapin informs Knox that the British have begun to erect a fort at Sandusky. The British are much alarmed at the garrisoning of Presqu' Isle, and endeavor to persuade the Indians that …
British allied with Northwest Indians
12/23/1794 Printed Document
Letter from General Wayne to the Secretary of War, concerning British agents enticing the Indians of the Northwest region to attack the United States. Desires that Congress raise troops to garrison.
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Blankets forwarded
10/04/1794 Printed Document
Letter from the Commissioner of the Revenue, writing that Samuel Hodgdon - Supervisor of Military Stores - assured him that up to 6,000 blankets have gone forward. Invoices of all parcels were sent …
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Authorization to hire woodcutters
07/07/1794 Printed Document
The Commissioner of the Revenue informs Secretary Hamilton that he has authorized the agents of Georgia and South Carolina to hire for John Morgan any wood cutters he might want, and to provide them …
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Attack from Creek Nation
09/13/1794 Printed Document
Doctor Waters writes that a "very formidable invasion" by the Creek Nation is nearly certain, and will consist of at least 900 men, aimed at attacking western settlements in the Cumberland region. The …
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Assembling the Pennsylvania militia
09/10/1794 Printed Document
Letter to the Governor of Pennsylvania, regarding the detachment of militia assembling and marching to combat the insurrection in western Pennsylvania, later known as the Whiskey Rebellion.
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Assembling the Maryland militia
09/15/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Hamilton writes the commanding officer of the Maryland militia, Samuel Smith, on assembling the militia to act against the insurgents. The place of rendezvous is Fort Cumberland. Requests …
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Assembling the Maryland militia
09/15/1794 Printed Document
Informs Governor Lee of Maryland that it is President Washington's desire that no time be lost in uniting the whole of the Maryland militia at Fort Cumberland. If the commanding officer, Samuel Smith, …
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Assembling the Maryland militia
09/10/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Hamilton instructs Governor Thomas Sim Lee of Maryland to assemble and speedily march the militia to Williamsport, Maryland. The Whiskey Rebellion of western Pennsylvania still has …
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Ascertaining the strength of the Whiskey Rebellion
08/28/1794 Printed Document
Informs the Secretary of State that it is the wish of President Washington that General Henry Miller be sent to the western counties of Pennsylvania to ascertain their real temper, in light of the …
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Articles of Agreement
01/01/1794 Printed Document
Articles of Agreement between Alexander Hamilton and Robert Elliot and Elie Williams.
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Articles for naval armament
07/09/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Knox requests that Hamilton decide as early as possible the articles for naval armament to be obtained by the navel agents at Norfolk, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, Boston and …
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Arsenals and Armories
03/04/1794 Printed Document
Report communicated to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War. The President is of the opinion that in addition to the military arsenal at Springfield, Massachusetts, there ought to be …
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Arrival of wagons with stores
10/07/1794 Printed Document
Informs the Supervisor of Military Stores that one or two wagons with military stores have just arrived, destined for Fort Cumberland, after previous delays. The rifles have also arrived from …
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Army of Creek Indians
10/01/1794 Printed Document
Transmits to General Robertson a copy of a letter from Doctor R.J. Waters relative to an army of Creeks coming against the Southwest Territory.
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Army contract for whiskey
04/23/1794 Printed Document
Revenue Office requests that a warrant may issue in favor of John Mease as agent for John Wilkins Company of Pittsburgh for $2000 for purchase of whiskey for the Army.
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Army contract for whiskey
04/09/1794 Printed Document
Requests that a warrant be issued by the Revenue Office at the Treasury Department for John Mease, agent for John & Charles Wilkins & Co. of Pittsburgh. The company will receive $1200 in payment for …
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Arms and stores at fortifications
08/13/1794 Printed Document
Letter from the Treasury Secretary to Major Isaac Craig, stressing that the keeping of arms and stores out of the hand of the insurgents is a matter of great importance at the fortification he resides …
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Approval of General Wayne's conduct
04/03/1794 Printed Document
Despite the prevalence of some opinion that disapproves of General Wayne's conduct, the Secretary of War informs Wayne that Washington fully approves of his efforts. Knox insists that it is unlikely …
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Appointment of Joshua Humphreys
06/22/1794 Printed Document
The appointment from Secretary of War Henry Knox to Joseph Humphreys as naval constructor. Specifically, Humphreys was charged with the construction of the 44 gun frigate at Philadelphia. At this …
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Appointment as temporary engineer
03/28/1794 Printed Document
Instructions to John Jacob Ulrick Rivardi, acting as temporary Engineer in the service of the United States. Rivardi has been appointed engineer for the purpose of fortifying the ports and harbors of …
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Appointing a Surgeon General
09/20/1794 Printed Document
On behalf of Thomas Mifflin, Governor of Pennsylvania, Alexander Dallas asks if it be appropriate to appoint a Surgeon General for Pennsylvania. Claims that the object is of "considerable importance." …
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