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Resolving Charles Markle's Account
04/29/1791 Autograph Signed DraftRelative to the account of Charles Markle, late a captain in the legion, it has become evident that the difference between the pay of an infantry officer and that of a cavalry officer is relevant in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Resolution Pertaining to Arthur St. Clair.
11/01/1791 Document, type undeterminedA resolution referring to Arthur St. Clair, the Governor of the Western Territories.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]- No image
Requirements for the Court of Inquiry
09/15/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentSt. Clair's letter in which he describes the requirements for the Court of Inquiry's investigation into General Harmar's military performance during the recent campaign against the Miami Indians.
Printed Versions 
Requirements for Bells
07/21/1791 Autograph Letter SignedHodgdon has been informed that bells may be had in the numbers required and at a rate not exceeding forty shillings a dozen. Those that Knox has described are too large for Hodgdon's purpose. He wants …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Requests Two Wagons with Horses for Captain Mills
11/25/1791 Autograph Letter SignedRequests two wagons with four horses to convey the baggage of Captain Mills from Pittsburgh.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Requests Tents, Knapsacks, Overalls, Arms, and Accouterments
11/29/1791 Autograph Letter SignedThe Secretary of War requests sufficient number of tents, knapsacks, and overalls for Captain Cass's detachment of new recruits in New Brunswick. Requests arms and accouterments be forwarded by water …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Requests Postponement of Shipment of Arms and Accouterments
12/01/1791 Autograph Letter SignedRequests deferral on shipment of arms and accouterments for Captain Cass until further notice.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Requests Letter of Commendation
11/21/1791 Autograph Letter SignedRefers to the death of Major Ferguson and the implications the loss of connection have made in his career with his own promotions. Requests a private letter recommending Ewing for promotion.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Requests Drafts for Company and Information about Discharges
11/24/1791 Autograph Letter SignedRefers to death of Mr. Acheson. Requests draft for company orders and information about soldier discharges.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Requests Congressional Law to Raise Militia
05/19/1791 Autograph Letter SignedRefers to need for a Congressional law to outline the raising of a militia. Discusses security of upper settlements along the Ohio. Reports need to compensate Colonel Sproat.
Alfred T. Goodman Papers
Request to Six Nations to Accompany Proctor on Message Delivery
03/11/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentRequest by Knox to accompany Thomas Proctor to meet the Miami and Wabash Indians for delivery of warning by President of punishment if murder and invasion continue.
Archive Reports 1891
Request to provide James Lauriston [Laureston] a few dollars
06/20/1791 Letter Signedthe bearer James Lauriston [Laureston] says Mr Hodgdon was to give him money when he was engaged as an armourer. If so, the Secretary of War asks he be given money so he may go to Pittsburg with …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Request to Place Names on Invalid List
09/26/1791 Autograph Letter SignedKnox requested William Scott and John Witram to be placed on invalid list. Includes pay.
File 1791, September 26
Request to Forward Letters
10/13/1791 Autograph Letter SignedDuplicates of letters to Lieutenants of Alleghany, Washington, Fayette, Ohio counties and to several personal letters to be forwarded.
James Robertson Papers
Request to Forward Letter
10/06/1791 Autograph Letter SignedInquiry into missing clothing for Capt. Buell's company. Orders to forward enclosed letter to lieutenants of several counties.
James Robertson Papers
Request to Forward Letter
03/10/1791 Autograph Letter SignedForward enclosed letter to the Lieut. of Washington County, Pennsylvania.
James Robertson Papers
Request to examine and report on the account of Joseph Cranch
12/24/1791 Letter SignedVandenbrock relays the Secretary of War request that Joseph Howell examine and report on the account of Joseph Cranch.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Request to examine account of Lt John Belli of Kentucky Militia
02/03/1791 Document SignedStagg conveys Secretary of War request to examine account of Lieutenant John Belli paymaster of Kentucky Militia. He served in late expedition against Miami towns. Must rolls of militia must be filed …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Request from North Carolina Line
10/24/1791 Autograph Letter SignedCover forwarding a request from the agent of the North Carolina Line.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Request for unserviceable iron ordnance or cannon ball to be used as ballast aboard Captain Montgomery's revenue cutter
06/30/1791 Letter SignedStagg relays Secretary of War Henry Knox's request for unserviceable iron ordnance or cannon ball, 8 or 10 tons, to be used as ballast in Revenue Cutter commanded by Captain Montgomery.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Request for Supplies
10/29/1791 Autograph Letter SignedRequest for supplies, cited better discipline of recruits occurred with supplies.
Bezaleel Howe Papers
Request for Straw
07/22/1791 Autograph Letter SignedStraw in short supply, request for more to be delivered. Request to supply resident and incoming troops.
James Robertson Papers
Request for Recommendation of Command & Supply Officers
04/05/1791 Letter SignedLetter, asks for recommendations for command and supply officers
Jeremiah Olney Papers
Request for Payment for Services Rendered; Invalid Pensions
04/25/1791 Letter, Type UndeterminedLetter, asks for balance due him by the United States; mentions Invalid accounts.
Jeremiah Olney Papers
Request for muster rolls
08/01/1791 Document SignedRequest for muster of Captain Cooper's troops, dated 1 August 1791, signed by Blount. Joseph Howell indicates that documents do not appear sufficient to authorize payment of troops and forwards …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
