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Attack on Party at Falls of Muskingum
07/15/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Regarding attack on party at falls of Muskingum, two killed, two wounded. One Indian killed. States that the affair has been exaggerated in common report and fears effect on the settlements. Prospects …
Printed Versions
Attack at Falls of Muskingum; measures by General Assembly regarding defence of frontier
09/09/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Muhlenberg acknowledges receiving account of attack on troops at Falls of Muskingum. General Assembly will meet on business regarding defense of frontiers; expresses hope that measures will be adopted …
Printed Versions
Artillerymen; Colonel Gunby; Federalists and Anti-Federalists
12/15/1788 Letterbook Copy
Refers to receipt of list of Artillery men. Asks for additional information. Mentions account of friend Colonel Gunby. Makes mention of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Artillery men entitled to lands
11/28/1788 Letterbook Copy
Notes that Richmond will be called upon for a return of artillery men entitled to lands.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Arrival of Senecas; preemptive attack; on the efficiency of a general Indian confederacy
09/14/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
General Butler arrived with 51 Senecas, including Cornplanter and Halftown. Six Nations desires peace. Discusses application made, in conjunction with Guysatha, for release of Chipewa prisoners. …
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Arrival of Five Nations, Senecas, Wyandots, Delawares, Ottawas, Chippewas, Pottawatamies, Sacs
12/13/1788 Printed Document
Previous night, the Five Nations, Senecas, Wyandots, Delawares, Ottawas, Chippewas, Pottawatamies, Sacs arrived. Brant with the Mohawks turned back upon receiving St. Clair's message. Brant did …
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Arrival of different chiefs at Detroit River and endeavors of Colonel Brant, Chief of Mohawks
07/14/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Eighty chiefs of different tribes met at Detroit River. Are waiting arrival of Colonel Brant and Chiefs of Five Nations with anxiety. Possibility that Brant, chief of Mohawks is endeavoring to form …
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Arrival of Captain Zeigler; attack on Lieutenant Peters' detachment
09/04/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Captain Zeigler arrived with Cornplanter, Halftown, an Oneida Chief, and several of the Six Nations. A party commanded by Lieutenant Peters was attacked on the Wabash. Ten killed and eight wounded.
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Arrangements for Shipping Clothing to Artillerists at Springfield
06/10/1788 Letter Signed
States that he has put aboard a sloop, named Two Sisters, clothing for the artillerists stationed at Springfield, Massachusetts. Asks Colt to see to their transport from Hartford to Springfield, …
Jeremiah Wadsworth Papers
Army pay accounts
03/17/1788 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 army pay accounts of various individuals.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Arms in want of repairs
01/04/1788 Letterbook
Agreeable to the Secretary at War's directions, Price has selected out five hundred arms in want of repairs. Also informs Knox that he has forwarded the returns of ordnance and quartermaster stores …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Approval of Constitution
06/13/1788 Autograph Letter Signed
Constitution debated, many man unhappy with its contents.
Benjamin Lincoln Papers
Appropriation of Twenty Thousand Dollars
07/03/1788 Printed or published letter
Knox notifies St. Clair that Congress has appropriated an additional $20,000 for his use and emphasizes Congress's dependance upon him to quiet the disturbances among the Indians.
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Appointment of Major Painter
02/26/1788 Letterbook
Letter to General Wadsworth concerning the appointment of the late Major Elisha Painter to Colonel Seth Warner's Regiment.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Appointment of John Steele, esquire, commissioner of Indian Affairs; desire for peace with Cherokees and Creeks
12/19/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Governor of North Carolina has appointed John Steele, esquire, commissioner of Indian Affairs. State legislature also has requested that hostilities cease and to send a talk to Alexander McGillivray …
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Application of Aaron Swetland
11/18/1788 Letterbook Copy
Discusses application of Aaron Swetland of Colonel Baldwin's Regiment of Artificers for balance due him. Mentions allegations of fraud.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Application of a widow for settlement
10/24/1788 Autograph Letter Signed
Discusses the application of a widow of an officer for the settlement of his accounts for service in the New Jersey Line during the Revolutionary War
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Application for employment
10/09/1788 Letterbook Copy
Continuance of Mr. White's commission is uncertain, therefore makes application for employment and asks for assistance from Howell.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Application for certificate of Doctor Green
10/02/1788 Letterbook Copy
The bearer will apply for certificate of Doctor Green late of Armand's Legion.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Application for certificate for recruiting duty
07/25/1788 Letterbook Copy
Discusses matter of making final settlement of the officers of the Pennsylvania Line. States that he is entitled to certificate.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Andrew Dunscomb discusses army accounts with John Pierce
01/29/1788 Letterbook
Andrew Dunscomb asks John Pierce the following question: please inform me if bounty pay and depreciation of pay and advances to militia includes any thing more than payments made on accounts?
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
An Agreement with the Waggoners
11/09/1788 Autograph Letter Signed
After receipt of clothing, Stagg planned to assemble and inspect troops. Enclosed extract of letter from Hodgdon to Stagg which outlined the agreement with Waggoners and mentions condition of …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
An act to amend the several acts respecting the Militia
01/01/1788 Copy of document
Outlines governor's role in calling up, regulating, and using militia.
Draper-Patterson Manuscripts
Agreement to Repair Arms
1788 Autograph Letter
Informs the Commissioner of Commissary Stores that he and William Clark will undertake to repair the arms.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Agreement to repair arms
10/18/1788 Document
Contract signed by John Thompson and William Clark to repair arms, 150 a month and profits split evenly.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)