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Request for More Cartridges
Captain Patrick Phelon reports all men accounted for, but box of ammunition did not contain amount expected. Requests that Col Hodgdon send ammunition on next provision boat.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for interview
The Secretary at War, General Knox, presents his compliments to Major Pierce Charles L'Enfant and begs the favor of an interview with him at the War Office tomorrow at 11am.
William Short Papers, Mm 77039891Request for Instruction on Issuing Pension
Situation regarding payment of W. Warren and John Lucas, request for opinion on payment of pension.
Claims Sent (Letterbook) by the Massachusetts Loan Office, Jun1, 1785-Aug 14, 1791. (RG53) (M925, Roll 4)Request for Help
Hodgdon asks if Craig knows where something is, mentions writing the Secretary of War.
James Robertson PapersRequest for funds to pay troops
Howell needed money and asked for $5000 for arrearages of pay due troops.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for Estimate
Request estimate of possible revenue from sale of building materials used to construct new magazine and stores buildings.
James Robertson PapersRequest for contract to make boots for cavalry service
Chief Clerk John Stagg relays Secretary of War request that William Knox contract a reputable bootmaker in Philadelphia to make 100 pairs of boots at the lowest rate for the cavalry service. Boots …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for Character Witness Concerning Officers
Letter, discusses recommendations of character for officers.
Jeremiah Olney PapersRequest for Boats
Reiterates request for boats to transport men and supplies down Ohio River.
James Robertson PapersRequest for Arms
Urgently requested transport and delivery of arms, bayonets, powder, and lead to Colonel Lane at Wheeling.
James Robertson PapersReports Travels of Colonel Proctor to the Western Indians
Reports activity of Colonel Proctor and his journey to the Western Indians, requiring an escort from the Six Nations. Describes mode of journey along rivers and lakes. Reports efforts of Cornplanter …
Alfred T. Goodman PapersReport on State of Readiness
General Butler reports on the state of readiness of his men, horses, and supplies.
Samuel Hodgdon LettersReport on Public Opinion & New Indian Campaign
Thanks Adams for the use of his estate at Bush Hill near Philadelphia, as it provides relief from the summer heat in the city. Reports on various hostile remarks being published about Adams and his …
John Adams PapersReport on living amongst the Creek Indians
Caleb Swan accounts for his time and travels among the Creek Indians. He has learned a bit of their language, but once McGillivray departed for his winter home in Florida, he found it intolerable to …
Walker Family PapersReport of Indian Expedition, Including Battles and Sedition
Suggests drawing upon reports of Captain Ferguson and Doctor Carmichael while waiting for official accounts from Harmar. Describes Indian attacks and different campaigns, often conflicting under …
Alfred T. Goodman PapersReport of Conditions at the Garrison
Reports missing an important article (tar) and no corn, and they cannot proceed as planned, producing an insecure situation at the garrison. Notes need for a constant guard against the savages, …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToReport from the Frontier Campaign
General Roberts reports on the events taking place near Wheeling as he makes preparations for the campaign to defend the frontier.
Samuel Hodgdon LettersReport from Joseph Howell on his examination of account of Joseph Cranch
Joseph Howell reports that in accordance with Knox's instructions, he has examined the account of Joseph Cranch for work done in the ordnance department. Howell notes that while he is unacquainted …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
