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Instructions for appointing commissioners to Indian Affairs
The U.S. Congress authorizes the state governments of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia to appoint one commissioner each to work in conjunction with the superintendent of Indian Affairs in …
Andrew Pickens PapersInquiry on how to maintain auditor's papers
Notes that Congress may continue in New York until May 1788. Asks if Pierce would have the auditor's papers arranged in the same order as heretofore, or to remain in boxes.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Incomplete Certificates
The Commissioner of Army Accounts cannot find the margins or musters of the certificates issued by John White and asks whether or not they were left among White's papers in the office.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Identification of Willard
The Commissioner of Army Accounts received Keeler's letter containing his and Willard's deposition. He still wants a description of Willard and how he was dressed as well as a description of the man …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Henry Knox discusses army accounts with Joseph Howell
The Secretary at War directs Joseph Howell to settle the accounts of Colonel Jackson's Regiment and those of Captains Burbeck and Savage.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Helping Travis Wingale Get Acquainted with the City
Sullivan asks Knox to help his friend Travis Wingale get acquainted with New York by introducing him to some of Knox's friends in in the city.
Sullivan Photocopies ACC 1928-1(v)Guidance on How to Deal with John Sullivan and the Designs of Secession
Knox refers to John Sullivan. He gives guidance on the use of force in dealing with Sullivan. Says he should first represent the criminality of conduct and the intent of United States to prevent such …
Preston Family Papers - Joyes CollectionGiving Thanks to General Knox
DuPlesses gives effusive thanks to Knox for his attentiveness and friendship during his time in America. Outlines the political situation in Europe.
Society of the Cincinnati ArchivesGeorgia Line
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts regarding the Georgia Line.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)General John Stark accounts and a matter of counterfeit public securities
Asks for copies of father's [presumably General John Stark] accounts. Has written before with no action. Mentions matter of Eliphalit Norris, who took to passing counterfeit public securities. His …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Funds to be delivered
Notifies Joseph Clay of the details by which he will receive the funds owed him by the Board of Treasury and possible complications regarding their transmittal from South Carolina.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Forwarding of Ordnance and Stores Returns
Forwards various ordnance and stores records, along with an account of stores sold to James Manon.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.Forwarding of Ordnance & Stores Returns
Forwards ordnance & stores returns, as well as inspection & muster rolls for the detachment of the "1st American Regiment" at West Point, from their dates of enlistment to July 31, 1787. Describes …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.Firewood Contractor
Forwards ordnance & stores returns, & notifies Knox of a certificate given to a contractor for providing and transporting wood used by the garrison the previous winter.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.Final settlement due
Requests that Pierce pay Homer Sherman his final settlement for service in the Invalid Regiment.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Filling of Order for Horse Harness Articles
Sends requested horse harness, listing the items in detail, including collars and artillery horse chains.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.Extract of Return of Joseph Clay
Extract of return taken from an original made by Joseph Clay
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Extract from letters of Secretary of War to General Harmar regarding John Sullivan, Don Francisco Cruzat, and relations with Spain
Presumed to be from 19 December 1787 letter begins with the following:...no such design entertained in that country as is insinuated by Mr John Sullivan's letter. Relax nothing of vigilance required …
Preston Family Papers - Joyes Collection
