Collection
42,880 items

Return of men of Maryland Artillery
12/30/1788 Letterbook CopyEncloses a return of the non commissioned officers and privates of the Maryland Artillery.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Return of hospital department
09/15/1788 Letterbook CopyThe return of the hospital department for 1782 deranges Doctor Draper.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Respecting salary
09/10/1788 Letterbook CopyAsks that letter respecting salary be forwarded to Mr. Burrall.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)- No image
Resolve of Congress and Proclamation, dated 1 September 1788
09/04/1788 Autograph DocumentClerk William Knox transmits Resolve of Congress and Proclamation, both dated 1 September 1788. Encloses ten copies; intended for extensive circulation.
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Resolution of Congress dated 12 August 1788, and extension of Superintendent Indian Affairs Northern District
08/18/1788 Autograph LetterWilliam Knox sends resolution of Congress dated 12 August 1788. Also encloses copy of Secretary of War letter with resolve continuing Superintendent Indian Affairs Northern District in office for two …
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Resolution by Sec. of War
06/25/1788 Copy of Signed DocumentSecretary of War issued marching orders for troops with locations across Pennsylvania.
Captain John Pratt Collection
Resignation of Captain Gibbon
02/20/1788 LetterbookLetter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts regarding the resignation of Captain Gibbon.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Request to send letters to Board of Treasury
07/10/1788 Letterbook CopyRequests that Howell send Dunscomb certain letters to Board of Treasury
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Request of information on Prince Negroe
11/21/1788 Letterbook CopyHowell for information on Prince Negroe, to include his assigned Regiment, his commander, when he was sent home, whether he joined the Invalid Regiment.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Request for warrant in favor of John Bennet of Colonel Sheldon's Regiment
07/18/1788 Letterbook CopyRequest warrant in favor of John Burnett.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Request for settlement of certificates
07/18/1788 Typed letterRequest for settlement of certificates for John Harry Martin and others whose certificates remain with the accountant.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Request for Settlement Denied, Papers Returned
10/20/1788 LetterbookExamined several returns of the Virginia line, none mentioned Dr. Brownley. Records also show he never applied to Dunscomb for settlement of his accounts. Act of Congress forbids retroactive …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Request for receipt and bill
07/07/1788 Letterbook CopyRequests that Howell send receipt and send a bill, both relating to Mr. Pierce.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Request for payment by Oliver Hanchett
07/12/1788 Letterbook CopyHanchett was a Captain in Colonel Wyllis's Regiment in 1775. He marched with his company from Roxbury Massachusetts to Quebec under Colonel Arnold. In storming the city he was taken prisoner on 31 …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Request for Information on the Militia
12/29/1788 Autograph Letter SignedRequested information on Virginia militia in response to the recently passed act of Congress.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
Request for compensation
12/29/1788 Letterbook CopyDehuff discusses settlement of his accounts. He informs Howell that he was a prisoner and requests the same compensation that others were entitled to. He also makes claims for his recruiting, and …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Request for compensation
09/12/1788 Letterbook CopyIs in hopes of obtaining compensation for the many hours of pain and anguish from wound received at Lake Champlain, 1776 while acting as Captain in Continental Army in Colonel Swift's Regiment under …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Request for certificates
08/29/1788 Letterbook CopyCongress having given Howell position as commissioner of army accounts, requests blank final settlement certificates.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Request for assistance
09/11/1788 Letterbook CopyAsks if anything can be done and says to consider the settlement of the account. Must pay Colonel Williams his balance.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Request for action
11/21/1788 Letterbook CopyAsks that Wolcott forward enclosed as soon as possible.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Reports Activity at Fort Harmar; Concern for Supplies; Intents of Inhabitants to Separate from Virginia and U.S.
12/15/1788 Autograph Letter SignedDiscusses contracting out of border and land maintenance. Refers to the inhabitants of Kentucky and their intent to declare independence of Virginia and the U.S. Expresses concern to watch interests …
Alfred T. Goodman Papers
Reports Activities of Indians, Attacks, Treaty Efforts around Fort Harmar
07/23/1788 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses congressional dispatches to the people of Kentucky. Treaty will be deferred. Will provide a subaltern sergeant corporal and several privates to guard provisions and to build a council room …
Alfred T. Goodman Papers- No image
Report on treaty efforts
11/04/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentDiscusses a letter from Joseph Brant, who had been at the Miami River waiting on the Western Indians for the purpose of holding a council.
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Report on treaty efforts
10/07/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentSt. Clair suggests that those who gathered at the mouth of the Detroit River have probably dispersed, owing to a lack of supplies.
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Report on the state of Indian affairs
09/02/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentSt. Clair expresses anxiousness over the state of Indian affairs. Delawares appear to be friendly. Expects information on the Six Nations soon. Discusses preparations by Pennsylvania and Virginia to …
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