Collection
42,880 items
Regarding Arrearages in Pay for Troops on Ohio and at West Point
Secretary of War has made arrangement with Secretary of Treasury that troops in service of United States to be paid in three installments. Knox approved acceptance of bills from the Paymaster on the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Regarding a settlement for North Carolina
Relays the request of the Secretary at War that Howell determine the reason that an officer was not included in the settlement for North Carolina.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Refuting claims of impropriety on the part of General Greene
Burnet confirms that he received a message from Knox informing him of the suggestions that General Greene was conducting an improper business relationship with John Banks and Company, and that the …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Refers to Provisions for Upcoming Expedition against Indians
Believes upcoming expedition expense will be great, but believes economic foresight will help. Discusses supplies provided by contractors who should pay themselves for pack horses. Advised Harmar to …
Alfred T. Goodman PapersRecommendations for Surgeons
Discussed personal preferences for doctors to be appointed officers, recommendations.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersRecommendation for Public Storage of Public Property
Extract of Letter, recommends storage of public property in any place or under charge of any person not officially employed. Reasons that this will protect from instances of embezzlement, fire, and …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Receipts for Epaulets
Enclosed are receipts from Lt. Beatty and Lt. Doyle, each for two silver epaulets though, by mistake, Doyle signed the duplicate instead of the original.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipt of James Wilkinson.
Wilkinson acknowledges receipt of the sum of sixty-two pounds [currency] seven shillings from William Clark, being the amount due to John Griswald by said Clark.
William Clark PapersReceipt of clothing for Corps of Artillery
Reciept of clothing for Corps of Artillery.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Receipt for Salaries Paid
This is the receipt of Stagg and five other officers acknowledging the payment of their respective salaries by the Secretary of War.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Receipt for salaries of the War Office
Receipt, War Office salaries paid.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Raising a Company in Georgia
Habersham is provided a bill of exchange for $561.24 for Capt. Michael Rudolph to raise a company of men in Georgia. If Capt. Rudolph declines the appointment, it should go to Lt. Thomas Martin. If …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)R. King discusses the debts of Major Gibbs with Nathaniel Tracy
Letter, Messrs King and Gerry discuss the personal debts of Major Gibbs with Nathaniel Tracy.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Provisions for the Senecas
Captain Ross, a trusted men, has been directed to travel to the Painted Post to provide beef, corn, and meal for the Indians. It is hoped that this will provide proof of the good will of the United …
Timothy Pickering PapersProtection of Frontier, Orders Enclosed
Letter authorizes and instructs Harry Innes on the procedure for calling up scouts to protect frontiers against possible Indian hostilities if Innes deems it necessary. Contains authorization for …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersProtection of Frontier Counties
Knox speaks of adopting a temporary method of protecting the frontier counties until danger ceases or a more permanent solution is presented.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersProtection of Frontier
Congress passed Act that authorized the calling up of a battalion and several militia for the more permanent protection of the frontier counties in Virginia and Kentucky from Indian attacks. Scouts …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersProposed instructions regarding the Creek Treaty
Document, proposed instructions re Creek treaty; mentions Indian delegation.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Proof of Identification to Receive Pension
Knox mentioned case of Susanna Britt, ruled on approved forms of identification to receive pension.
Benjamin Lincoln Papers
