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Pay and Certificates
04/25/1788 Author's Letterbook CopyFrom the letter book of Joseph Howell, Assistant Commissioner of Army Accounts in the Board of Treasury's Office of Army Accounts. Discusses pay the pay certificates for a regiment, certificates for …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Pay account of the 1st Regiment at West Point
04/15/1788 Author's Letterbook CopyFrom the letter book of Joseph Howell, Assistant Commissioner of Army Accounts in the Board of Treasury's Office of Army Accounts. Discusses the pay account of the 1st Regiment at West Point.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)- No image
Party of Chippewas in close confinement
07/22/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentFollowing the violence at the falls of Muskingum, party of Chippewas returned and were taken into custody under suspicion of ill intentions. Had a soldier's cartridge box in their possession.
Printed Versions - No image
Papers respectiong disposition of affairs on the Ohio River and Northwest
07/07/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentKnox transmits letter from Governor of Western Territory with message from Wyandots, Ottawas, and Chippawas, delivered by Captain Coon; a letter from Superintendent Indian Affairs, Northern District, …
Printed Versions 
Papers not admissible as vouchers
09/24/1788 Letterbook CopyEncloses papers and says they are not admissible as vouchers in the settlement of accounts.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)- No image
Outrages on Cherokees by people of State of Franklin
10/13/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentFollowing several outrages on Cherokees by people of Franklin, Winn sent letter to Governor of North Carolina to put a stop to future hostilities. Also contacted commanding officers on frontiers of …
Printed Versions 
Outlines Travel Plans; Preparations for Indian Treaty
04/26/1788 Autograph Letter SignedOutlines travel plans from Muskingum, to Venango, to Captain Heart's post, where he assures that he will do everything in his power to assist this company. Believes this group of people to be quite …
Alfred T. Goodman Papers- No image
Orders to Seize and Confine Any Villains Involved in Murder at Sullivan's Station
10/13/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentHarmar orders Hamtramck to seize and confine the Gross Tete, or any other villains involved in murder at Sullivan's station. Notes the attack on Lieutenant Peters' detachment. Hopes the new …
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Opinion of the Judges on the Late Disturbances in Luzerne
08/07/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentBiddle encloses the opinion of the Judges on the late disturbances in Luzerne. Recommendation is the prisoners be prosecuted for a riot.
Printed Versions 
On the Status of Pay Warrants, and Federalist Outlook in Several States
06/08/1788 Autograph Letter SignedWorriedly comments on the viability of pay warrants for Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania; asks for what information Wadsworth might have concerning them. Says the Federalist news from the …
Jeremiah Wadsworth Papers
On the memorial on account of Colonel Antony Walton White
07/07/1788 Letterbook CopyRegarding memorial on account of Colonel Antony Walton White.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)- No image
On the calling up of Virginia Militia
11/13/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentNotes that it has been a long time since Virginia called up one thousand militia. Inquires as to whether this is practicable.
Printed Versions 
On Necessity of Using Funds Currently at Hand, & Ratification News from NH, VA, and NY
06/29/1788 Autograph Letter SignedComments on the funds Wadsworth currently has and is expected to obtain in the near future (amounting to $4000). Mentions a draw upon Wadsworth for clothing for the men at Springfield. Rejoices over …
Jeremiah Wadsworth Papers
Olney Discusses Rejection of Constitution in Rhode Island
11/05/1788 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses rejection of Constitution in Rhode Island.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Old emission money
07/07/1788 Letterbook CopyMr. Pierce left in Howell's account old emission money. As that the Board direct the treasurer to received this money and to give receipt.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Ogden provides letter of introduction
12/03/1788 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for introductions re appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Official expenses of Secretary at War Knox
11/03/1788 DocumentAccount of Henry Knox.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Officers of the 4th Regiment of Dragoons
02/25/1788 LetterbookWrites that the officers of the 4th Regiment of Dragoons are daily making application at the office for a settlement of their accounts.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Offering condolences for loss
02/27/1788 LetterbookOffers his condolences to John White, who recently lost a family member. Briefly mentions the account of Governor Smallwood of Maryland.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Obligations to Contractors
06/18/1788 Document SignedDiscussion on obligation of government to pay balance when accounts are settled.
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908.
Notification of Appointment
06/23/1788 Autograph Letter SignedOfficial notification of appointment as Agent for Cherokee Indians and enclosed act of Congress that approved the appointment. Some guidelines for performing job outlined. Appointment was due to …
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)
News of Virginia's Constitutional Ratification
07/02/1788 Autograph Letter SignedKnox rejoices at news of Virginia's ratification of the Constitution by a narrow margin. Comments on the speed of the news and the post; reminds Wadsworth that Knox is depending totally upon him to …
Jeremiah Wadsworth Papers- No image
New Hampshire: Adopt the New Constitution!
01/19/1788 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedKnox urges Sullivan to use his influence to ensure that New Hampshire adopts the new Constitution because he feels that the addition of New Hampshire and Massachusetts to those states that have …
New Hampshire State Militia Commissions, 1820 and Earlier. 
New Certificate for Payment
03/03/1788 Letter SignedApologizes for the trouble he causes Howell by enclosing a certificate that should be made out to King. Also included the letter from the Treasurer in which he notes problems with Howell's previously …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
