Documents - Papers of the War Department

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Resignation was considered final
01/13/1789 Letterbook Copy
Lieutenant William Feltman's resignation was considered final by Major General Green and the officers of the Regiment to which he belonged.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Required Quorums of the New Government
03/05/1789 Letter Signed
Knox informs Washington that members of the new government are assembling in New York but have not yet reached sufficient numbers to constitute a quorum. Knox reports that 12 will be a quorum in the …
Requests Permission to Begin Airing Powder
06/02/1789 Letterbook
Price would like to begin airing the powder by the 15th of the month. West Point is in need of a cooper and four thousan hoop poles to complete the process of airing the powder and putting it into …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Requests from soldiers for relief
12/29/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Writes about the soldiers who have frequently applied for relief; mentions certificates.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Requests for list of all military invalids to whom pension have been granted and paid by Virginia; & return of officer's widows and orphans paid by Virginia.
10/19/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox, per direction of President of United States, requests list of all military invalids to whom pension have been granted and paid by State of Virginia on pursuance of resolves of congress. No lists …
Printed Versions
Requests for Commissions and Federal Positions for Friends and Family
04/17/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Includes requests from friends, including Robert Purviance's desire for a federal position, Captain Barney's request for a naval commission, Colonel Ballard's solicitation for office, support for the …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Requesting an Appointment in Rhode Island
09/28/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Moses Hays writes to Washington, requesting an appointment to "Collector ship of the port of Newport, Rhode Island." Hays was residing in Rhode Island until it was lost to the British, and would like …
M.M. Hays Papers.
Request to keep Indians together in preparation for treaty talks
09/18/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Commissioners honored by receipt of letter addressed on 16 August. They are astonished at the information from Pickens and Osborne, which is diametrically contrary to ideas of Governor of Georgia. Ask …
Printed Versions
Request for wages and commutation
12/20/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Requests wages and commutation due, as one of the Cedar Hostages in Canada
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Request for Terms to be Agreed Upon
09/25/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Commissioners received note informing that chiefs were in council until late evening; appeared they were not entirely satisfied with some parts of talk. Objected to boundary line. Ask for the terms …
Printed Versions
Request for Protection
12/12/1789 Document
Representatives request military assistance in the defense of the frontier counties from Indian attacks. Details on how Indians attack, type of protection previously enjoyed, and hope for peace.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [1A-F2] (RG46)
Request for pay records verifying eligibility for membership in Cincinnati
05/11/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, asks for information from the pay office to support an officer's eligibility for membership in the Society of Cincinnati
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Request for Loan
08/26/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Immediate loan for Indian Commissioners to negotiate treaties.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.
Request for List of Invalids
10/19/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Requested list of invalids to follow enclosed format.
Executive Papers
Request for Intelligence from the Secretary at War, Concerning Indians & Indian-Fighting in Tennessee
12/10/1789 Letter Signed
Discusses proposed plan of raising a regiment of 560 privates and non-commissioned officers at Holstein Valley, for 3 year's service against Indians. Lists several questions, most concerning …
King's Mountain Papers
Request for information in order to settle accounts
09/19/1789 Copy of Signed Document
In order for settlement to take place, Howell requests the accounts of the officers from the first raising of their companies to the time of each settlement. Asks for details regarding recruiting, …
Printed Versions
Request for estimate of expenses for treating with Wabash Indians
06/12/1789 Copy of Signed Document
Request for estimate of expenses for treating with Wabash Indians. Asks for one estimate of contingent expenses such as subsistence and presents in order to conciliate Indians to peace; other estimate …
Printed Versions
Request for Appointment as Collector of Rhode Island
03/16/1789 Letter, Type Undetermined
Letter, encloses letter to the President; asks for appointment to Collector of Rhode Island.
Jeremiah Olney Papers
Request for a Passport Denied
07/17/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Request for passport as a personal favor to Vance, Knox denied the request and stated it was improper.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Reports on the Southern Tribes and Likelihood of War
07/07/1789 Contemporary Copy of Letter
The war between Georgia and the Creeks could spark a general Indian war across the frontier. Knox discusses the potential for aggression against the Indians by unruly whites to unify the Southern …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Report on the Treaty of Fort Harmar
01/18/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Reports that the business related to the Treaty of Fort Harmar has finished. They have renewed their former engagements; that is the Six Nations, Wyandots, Chippewas, Delawares, Pottawatamies, and …
Printed Versions
Report on the Estimate of the Expenditure for the Civil List and the War Department to the End of the Present Year
09/19/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Report on the Estimate of the Expenditure for the Civil List and the War Department to the End of the Present Year includes Department of Treasury, War Department, Department of State, Accounts …
Printed Versions
Report on the Chickasaws and Choctaws
07/07/1789 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
Knox views the substantial distance of the Chickasaws and Choctaws from frontier settlements as the principle reason that few complaints regarding white encroachments have thus far been lodged. Knox …
Printed Versions
Report on Several Indian Tribes
06/15/1789 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
Knox informs the President that certain Indian Affairs require immediate attention. He also goes on to outline a proposed strategic policy with regard to Indian affairs. Indians are currently in state …
Printed Versions
Report on a Particular Statement of the Warrants Issued by the Late Superintendent of Finance, and by the Board of Treasury
09/25/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Secretary of Treasury, submits settlement, together with anticipation on taxes made by late superintendent of Finance on which a balance appears due $93,463 29/90. It has not yet been paid due to the …
Printed Versions