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Claim of John Kennedy
Letter from the Secretary at War concerning John Kennedy, formerly a soldier in the 7th Massachusetts Regiment. States in agreement with Howell that Kennedy must produce additional evidence, other …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Claim of Doctor Middleton
Report of the investigation into the claims of Doctor Basil Middleton's petition for half pay for service as a surgeon in the Virginia Continental Line during the Revolutionary War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Claim of Colonel Harrison
Report upon the claim of Col. Charles Harrison. The claim is valid but may already have been settled.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Claim of Benjamin Foup
Supports Shoup's claim as invalid, supporting documentation of the soldiers tours of duty given.
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908.Claim for the Distribution of Certificates
Howell does not know what steps have been taken with Patten's claim before the Board of Treasury, but notes that a similar claim was dismissed.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Claim for subsistence
Letter from Joseph Howell to Addison RIchmonds concerning Richmonds' claim for subsistence as prisoner. Howell does not feel comfortable with approving the claim.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Circular to the Lieutenants of the Counties to Cease Use of Scouts
Letter from Henry Knox, Secretary of War, to the lieutenants of various counties in Pennsylvania, Virginia and Kentucky directing them to replace scouts with small group of rangers. It also includes …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Circular Letter to the Lieutenants of Counties of Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Kentucky
Refers to order of the President to authorize power in the case of imminent danger from Indians on the western frontier. That power has now been rescinded. Experience has showed that defensive means …
Alfred T. Goodman PapersCharges by Pennsylvania Against the United States
On the subject of charges by the State of Pennsylvania against the United States, relating to certificates.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Charges and W. Caffry
Knox asks for return of signed receipts, disallowed charges of McCaffry's services, and agrees to pay Colonel Callaway for his services in Virginia.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Certificates for Invalids, Widows, and Orphans
Money to be paid out to invalids, widows, and orphans. Request for information on arrears already paid by states to the above mentioned groups, War Department to reimburse states.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersCertificates and receipts
Writes the Commissioner of Army Accounts on the subject of certificates and receipts for army officers.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Certificate of Robert Lemen, Jacob Seulan, & William Price
Certification of Indian attacks on frontier settlements listed by date, with details. Given under supervision of magistrate.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}Certificate of four scouts of Lincoln County Kentucky
Scouts came before Logan as Justice of peace. Are of full age and made oath to serve as Scouts in Lincoln County Kentucky;
Muster Rolls of Volunteer Organizations: War With Northwest Indians, 1790-1795. (RG94)Certificate due to Rufus Lincoln
After examining the petition of Rufus Lincoln, the Commissioner of Army Accounts determines that a certificate of 35 dollars is due to the petitioner.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Cavanaugh requests meeting with Knox
Letter, asks for meeting with Knox.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Carrington discusses contracting measures for the Southern Army with Knox
Letter, discusses affidavits re contract to supply Southern army.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Carrington asks Knox to act as his disbursing agent
Letter, asks for Knox to act as agent for public funds.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Captain Mercer's Account
Howell asks for Knox's permission to settle the account of Captain John Mercer.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Campaign Against Wabash Indians
St. Clair's plan for campaign against Wabash approved by President, all materials afforded. Jealousy among militia and regular troops and consequences outlined. It is thought proper for political …
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}Business of Naval Department: Difficulty Securing Appointments; Ship-building
Wolcott observes that the business of the Naval Department is still divided between the War Department and the Treasury Department. Mr. Higgenson has been contracted to build a ship in Massachusetts. …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS.Burned Document
This document is a surviving fragment of the George Clinton Papers, which suffered extensive damage in a 1911 fire at the State Capitol in Albany, NY.
Governor George Clinton Papers, Circular Letters and Letterbook of Official Correspondence and ProclamationsBryant announces the birth of his son to Knox
Letter, Bryant informs Knox of the birth of his son.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Brett discusses war with Spain to Knox
Letter, discusses prospects of war with Spain.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
