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John Pierce discusses army accounts with Joseph Howell
John Pierce directs Joseph Howell to obtain a copy of a letter from the Treasury Board.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)John P. De Haas discusses army accounts with Joseph Howell
John De Haas informs Joseph Howell that Colonel Willet will testify that taking receipts was impossible.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)John P. De Haas discusses army accounts with Joseph Howell
Mr. De Haas asks Howell to inform him when to come to New York. De Haas wants to arrive when Congress is in session.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)John Marshall's accounts
Marshall laments Howell's decision to detain final settlements on account of Colonel Woods not settling his.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Jackson Seeks the Secretaryship of the New Senate
Jackson asks for Lincoln's support in his quest for the position of secretary of the senate in the new government, which he sees as opening the door to a practice in the federal courts.
Robert Goodloe HarperInvalids stationed at West Point; claim of John Willson
Invalids stationed at West Point under Captain McLane were discharged in pursuance of Act of Congress of 7 June 1785. Says that claim of John Willson is inadmissible unless he can show he did not …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Interest account on the militia services
Encloses interest account on the militia services.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Instructions to the leaders of the Creek Nation
Complaint to the Creek Indians of the alleged violation of a peace agreement between Georgia and the Creek Nation, following the killing of two whites and the plunder of others. The Creek Nation is …
Andrew Pickens PapersInstructions for the Issue of Stores
Letter, directs requirements to issue stores.
Jeremiah Olney PapersInquiry made on behalf of Maryland Governor
Encloses letter to Mr. Burrall. Inquiry made on behalf of Maryland Governor was sum paid for subsistence.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Information Regarding Jean Black
Document in French. Asks for the address of Mr. Jean Black, relating to some books and merchandise.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Indians Seeking Peace
Chota Indians left their towns and land so the Creeks and White People can fight among themselves.
Governor's MessagesIndian Talks Regarding Land Rights in Georgia
Indians request removal of Georgian settlers from their land. Then there will be peace. Expressed desire for peace with all three nations (England, Spain, America). Doctor White has acted on behalf …
Governor's MessagesImproper account
Upon returning to Philadelphia, Colonel Williams informed de Haas that his action was referred to men. Williams produced an improper account.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Illinois accounts
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts to the Board of Treasury regarding the Illinois accounts.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Illegible Text
Largely illegible document discusses Pratt's disappointment, rations, commissioned officers, and a recently enlisted soldier.
Captain John Pratt CollectionI had a right to retire being entitled to all the emoluments
Turner served during the entire Revolutionary War, beginning with the Battle of Bunker Hill, as a physician and surgeon yet has not received the benefits due him. He was forced to resign by Congress …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Half pay for widows
Writes on the subject of half pay to make provisions to widows of soldiers who died or were killed, as is recommended by Act of Congress 17 August, 1779.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)General Washington's certificate
Mr. Pierce informed that it was General Knox's opinion that Gibbon's registration was conclusive.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)General Smallwood account
Encloses papers of public nature. Requests answer regarding account of General Smallwood.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Forwarding of Shirts & Shoes for Springfield Soldiers; Request for Prompt Receipts
Forwards shoes and shirts for the soldiers at Springfield, as per the Secretary of War's instructions before he left Philadelphia. Asks that receipts be sent both to Henry Knox and the War Office as …
Jeremiah Wadsworth Papers
