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Treaty Between Southern States and Indians, Goods Purchased by Commissioners
Refers to previous resolutions of the "old Congress" on Indian affairs and direction of Indian Commissioners and funds and the difficulties they faced seeking power between federal, state, and …
#689 John Steele Papers.Treaty at New York with the Creek Nation
Treaty between the United States and Creek Nation. A clear boundary is established and the Creeks cede all land to the north and east of the boundary in exchange for an annual sum of $1,500 paid by …
Andrew Pickens PapersTransmittal of funds to officers recruiting at Springfield
Transmittal of funds to officers recruiting at Springfield. Instructions provided on how to allocate funds.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Thomas solicits an appointment from Knox
Thomas seeks the aid of Knox in finding an appointment
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]They will be fully clothed at this place.
Knox expresses his approval of Colonel Willet's efforts to ensure that the chiefs of the Creek Nation are fully clothed when they visit New York.
Henry Knox PapersThe Secretary of the Department of War was referred the petition of John Rogers on behalf of himself, James Merriwether and John Throuston
page 115 doc 111. Claim for half pay for life based on service in the cavalry of Illinois County. Secretary of War stated claim was inadmissible.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}The Secretary for the Department of War to whom was referred the petition of Caleb Brewster
Report - Secretary of War approved the pension for Brewster who was wounded during his duty keeping the seaway between Long Island and Connecticut open for military communication.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}The President's Approbation of Your Visit
Knox informs McGillivray of President Washington's satisfaction regarding the visit of the chiefs of the Creek Nation to the seat of government.
Henry Knox PapersThe Ohio Company of Associates
This document is a bond between the founders of the Ohio Company of Associates and the Secretary at War. The document identifies former officers who have land claims against the United States and …
Manuscript Collection.The current account of the paymaster general
Account current of Joseph Howell with the United States.
Second Congress: Transcribed Reports and Other Communications Transmitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of the Treasury, 1st Vol.Terms of Pay Petition
A petition on behalf of Captain Woelpper, who feels he is due further monies from settlement by Mr. Clarkson, late auditor of the Army. Enclosure included.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Termination of Scouts for Protection
Notification letter that ended the use of scouts and patrols to protect against Indian attacks. Although the scouts were held in high esteem by the public, they are overall inefficient for protecting …
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Termination of Scouts Employment
Protection of western frontiers by scouts to cease upon receipt of this letter. Rangers to replace the scouts post of protecting against Indian attacks. Details on troops.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersTalbot seeks an appointment from Washington
Letter, asks for appointment as Harbour Marshall.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Talbot seeks a recommendation from Knox
Letter, asks for recommendation from Knox
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Swan discusses American war debts
Letter, discusses plan to pay American debt; alludes to Amsterdam bankers.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Supplies for Expedition
Lists supplies provided for Gen. Harmar's expedition west. The supplies and staff were secured on very short notice on credit. They were underbid for rations, and hope that they will not be cut out of …
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908.Suggestions to Build Post Near Miami Village
Suggestions made by St. Clair taken under consideration by Knox and President Washington, subsequent ideas relative to establishing military posts northwest of the Ohio river discussed. Influence of …
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}Subsistence Pay
Application for three months subsistence pay
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Submission of Warrant Number 119
No signature, but author possibly Joseph Howell at War Office. Encloses warrant and asks for warrant in return for like sum.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
