Documents - Papers of the War Department

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David Burtsier, Cooper
09/23/1789 Letterbook
The bearer, David Burtsier, was employed as a cooper in the ordnance department for three months and is now discharged.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Damaged Cannon, Shot, and Shells
09/03/1789 Letterbook
Informs the Secretary at War that he has delivered 25 tons of damaged cannon, shells, and shot to Mr. Ingells. Also forwards the Returns of Ordnance and Paymaster Stores for the month of August.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Damaged Cannon Shells and Shot, Old Wrought Iron
06/30/1789 Letterbook
Price received Knox's letter of June 24 care of Abiathar Ingells. He has delivered to Ingells 55 tons of damaged cannon shell and shot as well as 6 tons 1600 and a quarter old wrought iron, per an …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Damaged Cannon Delivered
04/12/1789 Letterbook
Informs the Secretary at War that he has delivered 45 tons of damaged cannon to Jonathan and Abiathan Ingells.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Council at Chota concerning a treaty between the United States and the Cherokee nation
05/19/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Warriors, chiefs and representatives of Cherokee nation having met at Chota on Tennessee, are sorry to inform elder brother General Washington and the great council of the United States of the bad …
Printed Versions
Cost of Transportation Between Posts
07/27/1789 Copy of document
A list of payments for transportation of articles between posts.
Simon Gratz Autograph Collection.
COPY: Message to Commissioners
06/16/1789 Copy of Signed Document
Proceed to Oconee River to meet commissioners and convey message of peace from Six Nations and desire to begin peace negotiations.
Commissioners, 1788-1789.
COPY: Appointment of Lincoln, Griffin, and Humphreys
08/29/1789 Copy of Signed Document
Appointment of commissioners for negotiating peace with foreign nations.
Benjamin Lincoln Papers
Copy of Receipt for Certificate of Depreciation
09/25/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Proof of soldiers' pay required for credit to account of state of Delaware.
Executive Papers
Copy of Harmar's Speech to the Indians
1789 Document
Harmar seeks peace between Indians and the "Thirteen Great Fires" (13 States) and offers wampum, reminded Indians that U.S. are obliged to protect and defend all friendly Indians. Virginia settlers …
Alfred T. Goodman Papers
Copy of Deed from the Six Nations of Indians to the State of Pennsylvania
01/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Copy of Deed from the Six Nations of Indians to the State of Pennsylvania ceding land within territory of United States, bounded by New York, Pennsylvania and Lake Erie.
Printed Versions
Copy of Articles between the Chiefs of the Six Nations of Indians and the Commissioners of Pennsylvania
01/09/1789 Copy of document
Article one states that when articles are signed, said chiefs will execute deed of conveyance to State of Pennsylvania. Article two outlines the boundary lines and states that chiefs will acknowledge …
Printed Versions
Copy of account of Brigadier General Moses Hazen
01/1789 Letterbook Copy
Encloses copy of account of Brigadier General Moses Hazen.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Congressional Act Providing for the Payment of Invalid Pensioners
10/13/1789 Printed Document
Congressional act outlines military pensions.
ACC. #3380
Congratulations
09/27/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Personal letter congratulating Biddle on recent appointment as Marshall of district in Pennsylvania.
Dreer Collection
Condy solicits a federal appointment from Knox
05/21/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, asks for appointment in Federal Government.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Compiled List
09/12/1789 Document
Bulleted list of questions and statements. Mentioned "hawk notes" and the Pioneer Association of Cincinnati, an essay or writing of some type on the Historical Collections of Tuskcarawa Valley, a …
Henry Miller Papers
Commisioners' Report on Negotiations with the Creek Nation
11/20/1789 Letter Signed
The Commissioners--Lincoln, Griffin, and Humphreys--report on their mission to negotiate a treaty with the Creek Nation. Since their mission was unsuccessful, they make recommendations regarding the …
Transcribed Treaties and Conventions Advised and Ratified by the Senate. (RG46) (M200, Roll 2)
Commercial Traffic on the Ohio River from 1786 to 1789
06/12/1789 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
Knox relays a report from Harmar that details the numbers of "boats, souls, horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, and wagons" that passed down the Ohio River from 10 October 1786 to 8 May 1789. Total number …
Printed Versions
Colonel Proctor solicits information from Knox on appointments
08/06/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, asks for Ordnance appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Cockle solicits federal appointment from Knox
08/12/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, asks for federal appointment; discusses Revolutionary War.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Cockle replies to Knox's letter informing of no vacancies
08/14/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, discusses application for appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Circular of President Washington to President Mifflin, 1789 regarding manner of administering oaths
06/08/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
As congress have not yet established any departments through which communications can be officially made from the general government to the executives of the several states, Washington transmits copy …
Printed Versions
Charges of Captain Jacob Weaver
01/14/1789 Letterbook Copy
Weaver stands charged with sums of money to include payments to raise company stationed at Lancaster; support of prisoners conducted to Virginia; commissioner of prisoners.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Certification of Service for Dr. Bazil Middleton
03/18/1789 Document Signed
Certifies that Bazil Middleton was appointed a surgeon in the Virginia Line beginning in 1777 and continued to act as such until the British occupation of Charleston in 1780, when he joined the …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)