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Supplying the troops being raised by the state of Pennsylvania by act of Congress
08/19/1784 Printed or published transcription/modern copy
Discusses the issuance of warrants to contractors for supplying the troops being raised by the state of Pennsylvania by act of Congress. [Robert Morris to Joseph Carleton] Office of Finance, 19th …
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Resolution for disposing damaged powder at West Point New York
07/30/1784 Printed or published transcription/modern copy
From Philadelphia, Charles Thomson informs Robert Morris and Joseph Carleton that he encloses resolution passed by committee of States for disposing of damaged powder at West Point New York.
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Resignation of Brigadier General James Wilkinson
1784 Printed or published transcription/modern copy
Wilkinson submits his resignation as Brigadier General of the Pennsylvania militia and recommends his successor. [ Gen. James Wilkinson to Pres. Dickinson, 1784 ] Sir, I shall offer no apology …
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Rendezvous for the recruits being raised by the Executive of Pennsylvania
08/18/1784 Printed or published transcription/modern copy
Informs Morris of the place of rendezvous for the recruits being raised by the Executive of Pennsylvania and recommends that temporary contracts be put in place to supply them with provisions. …
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Officers required to command Pennsylvania's quota of militia
07/28/1784 Printed or published transcription/modern copy
[Carleton (War Office) to Pres. Dickinson] War Office, July 28th, 1784 Sir, In obedience to the act of Congress of the 3d June last, I do myself the honor to inform your Excellency that the …
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Lieutenant Colonel Josiah Harmar acceptance of appointment as Commandant for the protection of the Northwest Frontier
08/16/1784 Printed or published transcription/modern copy
Harmar's acceptance of his appointment by the Executive Council of Pennsylvania as Commandant for the protection of the Northwest Frontier. [Lt. Col. Josiah Harmar to Pres. Dickinson] …
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Resolution of Congress setting the deadline for military claims
11/02/1785 Printed or published transcription/modern copy
Congress establishes the deadline for receiving claims from Revolutionary War veterans at 1 August 1786. Notice of this deadline must be made in all states for a period no less than six months.
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Regarding Pennsylvania's appointment of officers to command its quota of troops
10/20/1785 Printed or published transcription/modern copy
John Armstrong, Secretary of Pennsylvania, informs Henry Knox of the commonwealth's appointment of officers to command its quota of troops.
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Regarding efforts to keep troops in service past expiration of enlistments, and matters of pay
07/17/1785 Printed or published transcription/modern copy
LtCol Harmar writes to John Armstrong to inform that every exertion will be made to keep the troops in service past the expiration of their enlistments. Harmar also asks the Council to protect …
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Pennsylvania identifies Comptroller to receive certificates
11/23/1785 Printed or published transcription/modern copy
John Armstrong, Secretary of Pennsylvania, sends to John Pierce, Commissioner of Army Accounts, a letter identifying the Comptroller of Pennsylvania, John Nicholson, as the party authorized to receive …
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Old Tassel's Map of Cherokee territorial claims
11/28/1785 Printed or published transcription/modern copy
This document is a copy of the map drawn by Old Tassel to support Cherokee territorial claims at the Hopewell Treaty.
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Monthly returns, request for instructions on discharge and reenlistment of men, and matters of pay
06/01/1785 Printed or published transcription/modern copy
Lieutenant Colonel Josiah Harmar submits monthly returns. Requests instructions regarding discharge and reenlistment of men for three years. Reduction in officers pay considered parsimonious. Soldiers …
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Journal of meetings at Hopewell, South Carolina, on Keowee
11/18/1785 Printed or published transcription/modern copy
Commissioners of United States, in Congress, assembled to treat with Cherokees, and all other Indians southward of them, within limits of United States. Commissioners ordered a return of Indians; …
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Journal of Commissioners at Treaty of Hopewell, South Carolina
11/21/1785 Printed or published transcription/modern copy
Entry reports that Headmen and warriors of Cherokees assembled. Ordered that interpreters inform Indians that commissioners will meet the following day at 10 o'clock, under the bower erected for that …
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Congressional requisition for Pennsylvania troops
08/09/1785 Printed or published transcription/modern copy
Henry Knox, Secretary at War, transmits the Congressional requisition for Pennsylvania troops to President John Dickinson.
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Proposed Offensive Operation Against Indian Banditti
05/27/1790 Printed or published transcription/modern copy
Knox decides that defensive operations are not effective in preventing Indian depredations on the frontier. He proposes undertaking an offensive expedition against Indian "banditti." He emphasizes …
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Letter from the Secretary of War
06/09/1791 Printed or published transcription/modern copy
Alerts Butler that Samuel Hodgdon is on his way to Fort Pitt and should be able to supply the campaign. There should be enough flour for Butler's post, but they will have to rely on live cattle for …
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Aid from the General Government
01/08/1791 Printed or published transcription/modern copy
Following an Indian attack in which fourteen people were killed, Putnam pleads for additional money and resources from the General Government to protect against future attacks.
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01/15/1793 Printed or published transcription/modern copy
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Preparation of a System of Regulations
12/22/1799 Printed or published transcription/modern copy
Hamilton asks Tousard to work with Major Hoops to prepare a system of regulations for the exercise of the Artillery, and for the police and service of artillerists in camps and garrisons.
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