Collection
42,880 items
Submission of Vouchers Charged Aganist the United States
Letter, encloses account with vouchers against the United States.
Jeremiah Olney PapersStreet discusses Indian affairs with Wadsworth
Letter, discusses frontier and pioneer life; discusses Indians.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Stores at New London and Other Business
Powder and lead will be shipped from West Point to Richmond. Knox mentions the report of public stores at New London. The payment of invalids pensions has been increased, and any in arrears will …
Printed VersionsStolen Horses
Account of stolen horses and pursuit of Indians by Capt. Wilson.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}Status of Frontiers
Authors relate "alarming predicament" of the state of Virginia's borders. Protection provided by Arthur St.Clair, defenseless state of frontiers from Indian attacks, and decisions of General Assembly …
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}Stagg relays office matters to Knox
Letter, discusses business of War Office.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Speeches to Indians and Unnecessary Expenses
Lists the Indian Nations and their reception of the speech given by St. Clair on behalf of the U.S. gov't. Supplies also discussed.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}Speech of the Commissioners prior to Signing of the Treaty of New York
This is the speech of the the Commissioners of the Southern Department prior to the signing of the Treaty of New York with the chiefs of the Creek Nation.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Speech of Red Jacket to Timothy Pickering
Red Jacket makes speech to Colonel Pickering. Red Jacket complains about compensation received for land.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSpeech of Mohawks at Albany
Speech of the Mohawks to the Committee of Corporation at Albany, New York. Discussed rivers of blood, and ancestors that wished peace b/w Nations.
Simon Gratz Autograph Collection.Sherburne solicits an appointment from Knox
Letter, advises re ratification of Constitution by Rhode Island; asks for recommendation to Office of Collector.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Sherburne solicits an appointment from Knox
This letter discusses the Rhode Island convention to ratify the Constitution. Sherburn then asks to be appointed to the Collector of the port of Newport.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Sherburne discusses politics with Knox
Letter, discusses Rhode Island convention; mentions Bill of Rights; discusses Constitution.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Sherburne asks Knox to reveal the reasons why his application was neglected
Sherburne makes inquiry to Knox for an explanation pertaining to the rejection of his application.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Seven Years Half Pay for Widows and Children of Officers who Died in Service
Report on the right to seven years half pay, in response to a petition of the children of the late Lieutenant John Harris, the late Captain Robert Lewis, the late Doctor David Gould and also of Hannah …
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}Settling of accounts with Corps of Artillery in 1784
Mr. Bliss is attending to settlement of accounts of Corps of Artillery [under] Major Bauman 1784.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settling accounts of Colonel Pope and Captain McKennan
McComb letter encloses accounts, including Colonel Popes amount, with sundry remarks as well. It also encloses Captain McKennans account for enlistment and bounties for fifteen men.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Settlements of sundry foreign officers
Informs the Secretary of War that he has examined settlements of sundry foreign officers made by the previous Commissioner of Army Accounts; states that it appears that no settlements have been made …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Settlement of Accounts
The Secretary of War requests that Howell give him information relative to the settlement of accounts of persons similary circumstanced with those whose names are in the enclosed petition.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settlement for North Carolina
Howell's report on the case of a North Carolina officer who was not included in the settlement for the state. Answer to Secretary of War request of 2/8/1790
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Sergeant Mattison's Will and Payment
Lieutenant William Rice relates matter of Sergeant Mattison's will to the Paymaster General, Joseph Howell. He will forward the will to Howell. Rice is executor of estate. Refers to Dunlap receiving …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
