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Speech of Good Peter
In his speech, Good Peter discusses the peace talks and Indian settlements.
Timothy Pickering PapersSmith solicits a diplomatic appointment from Knox
Letter, discusses diplomacy with Great Britain.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Smith appeals to Knox to authorize military leave for a brother
Letter, due to family hardship Smith asks for leave for his brother, Captain Smith.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Smith & Shepherd's Contract for Clothing
Smith & Shepherd have completed their contact for the clothing for the levies and Mr. Hodgdon has receipted to them for same. Some of the articles were not equal to the pattern and others were …
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)Sketch by Colonel Sargent, Adjutant General, of St. Clair's plan of encampment and subsequent retreat on 4 November 1791 at Battle of Wabash River
Sketch was made by Colonel Winthrop Sargent, Adjutant General under General Arthur St. Clair. It shows the disposition of forces during the defeat of St Clair's Army by Miami and Shawnee Indians. …
Nicholas Biddle Personal Papers.Size of rifle barrels
Hand fixes the length of rifle barrels at 3 feet 3 & 1/2 inches.
Papers of Major General Edward HandShipment of Goods to Pittsburg
In this unsigned copy of document to Samuel Hodgdon, author informs that Mr Colesworthy, the bearer of this letter, sets off for Pittsburg next day. Discusses purchase of mare, bridle, saddle, saddle …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Settlement of public account with waggoner
William Knox informs McClure and Smith of Carlisle that money to waggoner George Hensar was stopped on information of the transaction from Major Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settlement of Colonel Wood's Account
Report on the settlement of Colonel James Wood's account in regards to monies accounted to the Pay Office. Sent to the Comptroller of the Treasury.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Settlement of Captain E. Bailey's Account
An examination of Captain Bailey's account shows that a considerable balance is due the United States from him.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Settlement of Captain Bailey's Account
Howell discusses the settlement of the account between the United States and Captain E. Bailey for the previous six months.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Settlement of Accounts
All accounts to be settled with Quartermaster's office. Knox pleased to learn of Major Clarke's successes.
James Robertson PapersSending Forward Horses and Supplies
Sent twenty-four horses to be used by the cavalry. Discussed sending additional horses and purchasing and forwarding goods if they were available. Requested Hodgdon enclose several hundred bank …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Secretary of Treasury addresses pensions to invalids
The Secretary of Treasury notifies the states' Commissioners of Loans that payment of pensions to invalids will be drawn on them effective 5 March 1791. Hamilton addresses suspicion of counterfiet …
Huntington MssSecond Letter on Subject of Letter from Sec. of War to the Six Nations
Fearing letter from Secretary of War enclosed in correspondence from Proctor, Proctor sent a second copy of information.
Archive Reports 1891Scouts and Settlers Killed by Indians
Too few soldiers led to inadequate defense of frontier and Indians killed many scouts and settlers. Captain Kirkwood to provide accurate account of incident. Request for arms and ammunition.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersScott's Mission Successful, Status of Troops
Status of troops on frontier discussed, General Scott's missions successful, but specifics of results yet to be received. Knox adamantly against war with Great Britain.
Archive Reports 1891Schedule of Troops to March for Fort Pitt
List of troops and commanding officers and location of departure for march to Fort Pitt for defense of frontier from Indians.
Archive Reports 1891Schedule of Monies
List, monies received by Captain Piatt to be delivered to Major Paterson for one month's pay and subsistence for officers and men.
Muster Rolls of Volunteer Organizations: War With Northwest Indians, 1790-1795. (RG94)
