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Wanted: An Appointment with the Western Army
Since his zeal in attempting to invent a steam boat has reduced him to a state of penury, Fitch petitions Knox for a position with the Western Army. An appointment as Surveyor of the Army would suit …
Papers of John Fitch.Waggon Trip
Robert Butler informs Samuel Hodgdon of Mr. McKinnair's wagon going to Philadelphia, and the possibility that McKinnair can bring items back upon his return.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Wages for chaplain
Informs Major Stagg that the Massachusetts regiment received wages for the chaplain. Asks Stagg to report this back to the Secretary at War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Wages for chaplain
Informs the Commissioner of Army Accounts that Henry Knox requests that he certify whether or not wages were received by Jesse Ives, chaplain in a Massachusetts regiment.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Visit to Pine Grove Furnace, Etc.
Parker notes that he has visited Pine Grove Furnace and has not found one single [?] of any dimension. Thornburgh, Arthur & Co. only agreed to make them if they had a specific order from the War …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)View of the Present State of the Military Force of the United States
Henry Knox provides an analysis of the United States' military force, detailing the number of troops provided by each state and the number of troops needed.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Verification of Pensioner
Request to verify Henry Lucas as pensioner to receive money. Name currently not on List of Pensioners issued by government.
Claims Sent (Letterbook) by the Massachusetts Loan Office, Jun1, 1785-Aug 14, 1791. (RG53) (M925, Roll 4)Verification of Payment
Certificate of payment due doctor paid by Colonel Walker. Record taken verbatim from memorandum book.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Use of Scouts to Provide Security for Local Inhabitants
Extract taken from records of the War Office, signed by John Stagg, War Office Clerk. The Secretary of War informs the Lieutenants of the Pennsylvania Counties of Allegheny, Westmoreland and …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Urgent Orders to Ship Guns to West Point
Orders to send guns and bayonets to McHill of New York from thence to West Point.
General CollectionUpdates on Troops, Missing Officer
Unknown location and occupation of officer, others questioned as to his location.
Arthur St. Clair LettersUpdates on Troop Movement and Expenses
Barracks in disrepair, housing must be rented to accommodate troops. Post to be established at junction of Mad River and Miami River. Theft of horses major problem. Request for money to discharge …
James Robertson PapersUpdates on Supplies and Contracts
Preparations to travel to Pittsburgh. Troops have arrived in Philadelphia. Notification of contract with Marshall and Acheson for stores and boats.
James Robertson PapersUpdates on Expedition to Frontier, Transportation of Rations
Progress of marching troops and expedition to frontier, transportation of rations to troops, and disbanding militia discussed.
Archive Reports 1891Update on Troops at Fort Washington
Arrival of several battalions and companies of troops to Fort Washington.
Arthur St. Clair LettersUpdate on Troops
Troops are in position and are marching for western campaign or are defending frontier post of Fort Pitt.
Harry Innes Papers, Mm81027201Update on Supply and Location of Troops
Knox tells St. Clair of the many preparations regarding provisioning and troop movements that are being made in anticipation of the approaching campaign against the western Indians.
Archive Reports 1891Update on Sons Military Whereabouts
Letter, informs mother of son's march with army; discusses loss of Knox's son.
Charles Roberts Autograph CollectionUpdate on Advice to be Delivered to the Chiefs of the Six Nations
Chiefs never arrived for advice to be administered by Gordon. Gordon not authorized to give permission for accompaniment of Indians for Proctor's travels to Sandusky.
Archive Reports 1891
