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Report on the Motion of Mr. Tucker in behalf of William Mason
08/30/1788 Letterbook Copy
Report on the motion of Mr. Tucker in behalf of William Mason of Virginia Line. Howell is of opinion that Mason has no further claims.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Report on the insurgents in Pennsylvania
08/09/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Pickering reports on the insurgents in Pennsylvania. At present, the country is at peace and those who have not surrendered or been taken into custody, have fled to neighboring states. Suggests that …
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Report on Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Parnell's Claims
06/05/1788 Author's Letterbook Copy
From the letter book of Joseph Howell, Assistant Commissioner of Army Accounts in the Board of Treasury's Office of Army Accounts. Discusses the investigation into the petition of the late Lieutenant …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Report on insurrections in Pennsylvania and rewards for apprehending ruffians who seized Pickering as prisoner
09/24/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Captain Ross waits for opportunity to present Congress with orders for rewards offered for apprehending ruffians who seized and kept Pickering as prisoner.
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Report on a Plan for the Protection of the Georgia Frontier Against the Creeks
07/26/1788 Printed Document
Notes that the strength of the Wabash Indians, who were principally the object of the resolve of 21 July 1787, and the strength of the Creeks is very different. That said, the Creeks are not only …
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Report of the Secretary at War: Indian Affairs.
03/31/1788 Printed transcription/modern copy of letter
Report of the Secretary of War regarding Indian Affairs; discusses fortifications on the frontier; mentions State Governments re the Federal Treasury; discusses recruiting service.
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Report of the Secretary at War: Indian Affairs north of Ohio River
05/02/1788 Printed transcription/modern copy of letter
Report of the Secretary of War re Indian Affairs. Notes that the confederation of tribes, to oppose settlement of lands north of Ohio River is important subject. Discusses White encroachment. Indians …
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Report from Colonel Josiah Harmar
06/15/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Reports on the movements of General St. Clair who arrived at Fort Pitt and later attended to affairs at Ligonier. Major Doughty proceeds in a barge. Large boat laden with provisions for treaty set out …
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Reiteration of Wadsworth's Responsibility for Money Arrangements
07/03/1788 Autograph Letter Signed
Admits he did not receive Wadsworth's latest letter until July 3, and could not get this letter sent immediately. Reiterates Wadsworth's responsibility to make arrangements "respecting the money," …
Jeremiah Wadsworth Papers
Regret
07/31/1788 Autograph Letter Signed
Knox expressed regret for Pratt's disappointments related to being unable to remain at West Point until the completion of a project.
Captain John Pratt Collection
Register of Certificates issued by John Pierce
10/21/1788 Letterbook Copy
Encloses continuation of Register of Certificates issued by John Pierce, late commissioner Army Accounts.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Register of Certificates
10/20/1788 Letterbook Copy
Regarding register of Certificates issued by late commissioner of Army Accounts, encloses a continuation of the register.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Regarding whether officer received money
05/05/1788 Author's Letterbook Copy
From the letter book of Joseph Howell, Assistant Commissioner of Army Accounts in the Board of Treasury's Office of Army Accounts. Request for information regarding monies supposedly received by an …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Regarding warrants; Mr. Pierce's health
06/09/1788 Letterbook Copy
Mr. Pierce is indisposed and absent from the city and is under necessity of retiring from all business. Encloses warrants.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Regarding Warrants for Recruiting Service & Political Conventions in Virginia
04/12/1788 Autograph Letter Signed
Apologizes for lateness of warrants; mentions that an officer lately returned from the western recruiting service will take charge of them. Apparently the amount will exceed $29,000 -- seemingly to …
Jeremiah Wadsworth Papers
Regarding treaty talks with Creeks at Tugelo River at house of Lachland Cleaveland on Georgia side
08/08/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Gentleman has returned from delivering talks from Commissioners. Answers from Creeks appear to be friendly; willing to attend treaty next month at Tugelo River at house of Lachland Cleaveland on …
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Regarding the state quota of troops
05/07/1788 Printed transcription/modern copy of letter
Letter, advises Knox re command state quota of troops. Lieutenant Colonel Josiah Harmar and other officers therein named are continued in the command of the state's quota of troops to be raised for …
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Regarding the ruffians who captured Pickering
07/02/1788 Printed Document
Pickering encloses the petition of the ruffians who lately made him a prisoner. Suggests it may be used as evidence against the petitioners, if it serves no other purpose.
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Regarding the pursuit of the men who apprehended Pickering
07/29/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Pickering reports on the status of the men who apprehended him and the subsequent pursuit of the suspects by Captain Rosewell Franklin. Captain Franklin followed the offenders up the river. Joseph …
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Regarding the killings of Cherokees and desire for peace
11/01/1788 Printed Document
Authors recount the killings of Cherokees and the pledges of satisfaction by Congress and Governor of Virginia. Express the wish for peace. Ask that they not be blamed for actions of Creeks.
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Regarding the insurgents who apprehended Pickering and the need for military force
08/05/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Requests that Pickering give opinion as to whether armed force is necessary to restore order and good government.
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Regarding the Forwarding of Stores, Equipment Alterations & Powder Cask Contract
06/26/1788 Letterbook
Reports forwarding of stores for New Jersey recruits and for Fourth of July celebration. Discusses alteration of bayonet belts and powder cask contract.
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786.
Regarding the dispositions of the Northern and Western Indians as stated by St. Clair
07/21/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The dispositions of the Northern and Western Indians as stated by St. Clair will require great address in order to render them friendly to United States. Refers to Acts of Congress of 2 July. Congress …
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Regarding the convicted rioters in Pennsylvania
11/15/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Stephen Jenkins, Joseph Kilborn, Thomas Kinney, and Darius Parker were tried and convicted of the riot committed at Wilkesbarre, where Pickering was taken and kept a prisoner in the woods.
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Regarding the conduct of elected militia officers whose commissions were withheld
06/14/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Discusses conduct of elected militia officers whose commissions were withheld. Discusses legal proceedings related to rights of land possession.
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