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42,880 items

Muster rolls of Virginia Line
07/29/1788 Letterbook CopyMuster rolls of Virginia Line forwarded.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Mr. Storer's accounts
09/23/1788 Letterbook CopyExpresses approval of Swan's proposal if he can obtain a good bill. Do not tarry longer than necessary.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Mr. Storer's accounts
09/12/1788 Letterbook CopyIs flanked in every quarter by old papers of the old regiment. Mr. Storer, likely in arrears at $200 will not be able to pay until his brig arrives from West Indies in fall.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Mr. King's compliance with directions
07/31/1788 Letterbook CopyMr. King has complied with directions of Commissioners of Treasury.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)- No image
Monies for recruiting service; appropriate specie, and disputes over rank
06/30/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentHarmar discusses monies for recruiting service; the matter of paper money and specie, and disputes over rank between Ensigns Denny and Spear. Indicates that Spear is the senior officer. The same …
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Monies advanced Captain Thacher
12/26/1788 Letterbook CopyThe monies advanced Captain Thacher being entirely a state charge, it lies in the breast of the Comptroller of that State to admit or reject the evidence produced by Captain Thacher.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Money mentioned by Mr. Sherman
07/29/1788 Letterbook CopyMoney mentioned by Mr. Sherman is a sum credited by Howell to Colonel Brooks. Mr. Pierce too ill to reply to letter.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Money for the Stage Owners
03/01/1788 Autograph Letter SignedPierce has received a sum from John Hopkins to be paid to the stage owners for transportating a box of [?] from Richmond to New York.
Virginia Loan Office Records (Oversize), 1777-1824. (RG217)- No image
Money for recruiting service, appointments, and rank disputes
09/09/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentDiscusses issue of paper currency relative to money allocated for recruiting service. Board has appointed R. Allison Surgeon Mate to J.F. Carmichael of Harmar's Regiment. Discusses disputes of rank …
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Money due to Captain Elisha Ely
07/16/1788 Letterbook CopyExplains money due in Mr. Pierce's certificates, which Pierce will explain
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)- No image
Militia Northwest of the Ohio
11/28/1788Laws to establish militia northwest of the Ohio River.
Peter Force-Ohio, NW Territory Law 
Military command authority established for governor of western territories by Congress
08/12/1788 Contemporary Copy of LetterCongress resolves to establish military authority of the governor of the western territories. Congress resolves to have state militia and federal troops put at the disposal of the governor of the …
Henry Miller Papers
Memorial of Mary Cransbury
05/10/1788 LetterbookReport on the Memorial of Mary Cransbury, widow of the late Francis Cransbury in the New York battalion
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Memorial of Hannah Pierce
03/27/1788 LetterbookReport on the Memorial of the widow of Lieutenant Pierce, late in Captain Simon Spaulding's company, raised in the town of Westmoreland, Pennsylvania.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Memorial of David Brearly
03/07/1788 LetterbookReport on the Memorial of David Brearly, concluding that he is not entitled to the benefits of the depreciation as he requests.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Memorial of Colonel Antony W. White
06/30/1788Sends report on the memorial of Colonel Antony W. White. Has some information on White relating to monies advanced. Asks to withdraw report in order to form one with new information.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Memorial from Colonel Antony Walter White
06/16/1788 Letterbook CopyTransmits memorial from Colonel Antony Walter White respecting advance made to him during late war.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)- No image
Meeting with the Indians Delayed
06/23/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentThe meeting of the Indians delayed. Probably will assemble next month. Indians got to Sandusky prepared for war, but stopped and turned back. This a favorable omen. Requests fresh instructions.
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McGillivray's influence; war on Georgia; Creek-Cherokee alliance
12/08/1788 Printed DocumentWinn encloses and discusses McGillivray's letter and suggests that if the Indians don't come to the treaty, they mean war; will come down in great force on Georgia. Reports that a fort between the …
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Massachusetts Line of 1780
03/24/1788 Letter SignedKnox discusses the organization of the Massachusetts line in 1780.
Wayne Manuscripts
Major Gibbon and brevett promotion
08/01/1788 Letterbook CopyRegarding Brevett promotion announced to the army in the words of resolve of congress, can discover nothing on the subject. Notes that the resignation of commission in the line should not necessarily …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Major General Spencer report on accounts
08/07/1788 Letterbook CopyMajor General Spencer submits report on accounts regarding his claims for pay.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Lt Pratt issues certificate for mistaken delivery
11/10/1788 Document SignedCertificate, mistaken delivery of rye flour.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Lieutenant Mitchel's balance
02/21/1788 LetterbookSends a copy of the receipt given to Mr. Weriat for Lieutenant Mitchels' balance
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)- No image
Letters to Governor of Virginia and President of Pennsylvania requesting that they prepare militias
09/02/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentSt. Clair has written to Governor of Virginia and President of Pennsylvania requesting that they give orders to their Lieutenants in the frontier counties to have their proportions of militia required …
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