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Reports Plans for Fort Washington; Fears Trouble from Creek Indians
01/14/1790 Autograph Letter SignedReports visit from the Governor of the Western Territory [Arthur St. Clair], who then left for a visit of the new country, furnished with escorts under Lieut. Doyle and Major Wyllys. Believes Fort …
Alfred T. Goodman Papers
Reports on the Recent Harmar Expedition
12/14/1790 Autograph Letter SignedKnox encloses reports from Lieutenant Ebenezer Denny, Governor St. Clair, and Brigadier General Harmar about the recent western expedition, which includes a list of killed and wounded. He references a …
Alfred T. Goodman Papers
Reports on Harmar's Expedition against the Hostile Western Tribes
12/16/1790 Autograph LetterKnox's letter to the President includes the General Orders from General Harmer's expedition against the hostile western Indians.
William Short Papers, Mm 77039891
Reports Indian Attacks, Personnel Changes
03/24/1790 Autograph Letter SignedReports that the Indians continue to murder and plunder, including entire settlements. Requests troops be raised to suppress Indians. Announces personnel changes.
Alfred T. Goodman Papers- No image
Report on the Petition of William Finnie
04/10/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentHamilton addresses the petition of William Finnie, Deputy Quarter Master General in the Southern Department during the Revolutionary War, requesting reimbursement of money expended by him in the …
Printed Versions 
Report on the petition of various officers
05/19/1790 Draft LetterReport on the petition of Joseph Tucker, Thomas Condy, Robert Williams, and Samuel Armstrong. Delivered by the Commissioner of Army Accounts to the Secretary at War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Report on the Petition of Thomas Simpson
05/23/1790 Document SignedReport - New Hampshire allowed 1/4 to 1/2 full pay for Simpson due to his injuries. Duties of state and federal government discussed.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}
Report on the petition of the Curtis's
05/03/1790 Autograph Letter SignedReport on the petition of Elijah and Sarah Curtis on behalf of the children of the late Capt. Robert Lewis of the Connecticut line.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Report on the petition of Pattin Jackson
05/28/1790 Autograph Letter SignedReport on the petition of Pattin Jackson, an officer taken prisoner by the British from 1777 until 1780. Howell concludes that the petitioner has no legal claim to half-pay.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Report on the Petition of Major Taylor
06/10/1790 Draft LetterReport on the petition of Major William Taylor of the Virginia Line for commutation of pay.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Report on the petition of Lt. Harris's heirs
04/24/1790 Autograph Letter SignedReport to the Secretary at War pertaining to the petition of the heirs of of the late John Harris, lieutenant in the 2nd Connecticut Regiment.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Report on the petition of Jacobus Wynkoop
05/21/1790 Autograph Letter SignedReport on the petition of Jacobus Wynkoop, appointed by Major General Phillip Schuyler during the Revolutionary War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Report on the petition of Ichabod Spencer
05/04/1790 Autograph Letter SignedReport on the petition of Ichabod Spencer of the Connecticut line. Talks of the depreciated state of the Revolutionary paper money.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Report on the Petition of Edward Thomson
03/26/1790 Autograph LetterReport on the petition of Edward Thomson, a private during the early stages of the Revolutionary War. Howell finds that the petitioner has no claim on the United States.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Report on the Petition of Captain Fox
04/23/1790 Draft LetterReport on the petition of Capt. Nathaniel Fox, officer of the 6th Virginia Regiment, for commutation of pay and compensation for wounds received in the service.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)- No image
Report on the Organization of the Militia
01/18/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentUnless a Republic prepares itself by proper arrangements to meet those exigencies to which all states are in degree liable, that its peace and existence are more precarious than the forms of …
Printed Versions - No image
Report on the Memorial of the Officers of the South Carolina Regiments
03/18/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentReport on the Memorial of the Officers of the South Carolina Regiments. A memorial of the late officers of the South Carolina line on Continental Establishment was presented to the House and read, …
Printed Versions 
Report on the claims of various officers
04/20/1790 Autograph Letter SignedReport by the Commissioner of Army Accounts on the claims of Major Nathaniel Smith and Captain Theodore Bliss; mentions certificates.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Report on the claim of William Judd
04/22/1790 Autograph Letter SignedLetter to the Auditor of the United States, pertaining to the claim of William Judd.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Report on the claim of Lt. Hicks
04/13/1790 Autograph LetterReport on the claim of Lt. Isaac Hicks
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Report on the claim of James Derry
03/19/1790 Draft LetterResponds to Knox's request for a report on the claims of James Derry, which he in turn validates.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Report on petition
01/29/1790 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses - in a letter to the Secretary of War - his report on a petition from a particular captain.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)- No image
Report on military engagement with Indians on the Miami and St. Joseph Rivers
10/29/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentReports on the success of General Harmar at the Indian towns on the Miami and St. Joseph Rivers. Estimates 200 Indian dead. Some fear Ensign Britt may have been killed or captured. Mentions that Major …
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Report on Foreign Affairs Regarding French, Spainish, and Dutch
10/17/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentIndicates that France will support Spain. Reports that Lord Howe has been given orders to fight if there is a chance. Rumor that Sir Guy Carleton has returned to Quebec.
Printed Versions 
Report on claim
04/20/1790 Autograph Letter SignedReports back on the account and claim of Jonathan Farren, soldier in the 2nd New Hampshire Regiment.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
