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Questions about Rations for Discharged Men
Refers to command of the 2nd battalion and relationship with Mr. Ward, quartermaster. Expresses concerns about battalion bills for rations and discharged men.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToQueries by Captain Hendrick to Stockbridge Indians
Questions and answers regarding stipulations of treaty with United States and the Six Nations of Indians, at Newtown, New York, June 27th, 1791. U.S. promised peace and retention of lands for Western …
Archive Reports 1891Quarters for Recruits
Housing for recruits secured in Pittsburgh as time to travel to Ohio river would put them at their destination around Christmas. Money advanced, but Knox stated that all future dispensations would not …
James Robertson PapersPurchase Supplies
Orders to purchase items on enclosed list at lowest price possible.
General CollectionPurchase of Horses, Supply of Troops
Notification of contract with James Marshall for the purchase of horses. Updates on transport of troops and other horses to be purchased.
James Robertson PapersPurchase of Fifty Horses
The War Department needs to purchase fifty horses. Hodgdon describes the qualities wanted in the horses, and the general price. He also requests a supply of boats.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Purchase of 200 Horses, Etc.
Barr has noted the time the agent agreed to purchase 200 horses. After six days Barr is certain that no more than twenty horses have been purchased and that it will be from twenty to thirty days …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Provisions for Companies
Capt Mitt's and Capt. Cass's companies will not leave to defend Ohio river this season, Knox orders quarters, fuel, supplies, and pay to be allocated while the two companies stay over in Pittsburgh.
James Robertson PapersProvisions and Conduct
Enclosed letter and contract for provisions. Purchase of pack-horses at Fort Pitt advisable with consent of Commander-in-Chief and Maj. Gen. Butler. General advice on purchase of provisions and …
General CollectionProtection of the Frontier
Greene sent to towns in Maryland and Virginia to muster and inspect troops; carries money to cover expenses related to raising troops and payment of contractors. Troops to be dispatched for …
Archive Reports 1891Protection of Northwest Territory
The Lieutenant of Washington County, Pennsylvania is authorized by Knox to muster men for the protection of the Northwestern Territory.
Henry Knox PapersProtection of Frontiers
Federal government to pay for militia to protect frontier counties.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersProtection
Capt. Cushing's troops ordered to remain at Fort Pitt to protect citizens who voiced fears to Governor of Pennsylvania. Reiterates need for immediate construction of picketed block house. Denied …
James Robertson PapersProtecting the Frontier While Seeking Peace
While preparing for the frontier campaign, General Butler reports on efforts to maintain the peace with the Indians.
Samuel Hodgdon LettersProtecting the Frontier
General Butler reports on the measures he has taken to protect the frontier.
Samuel Hodgdon LettersProspects of Continuation in Office, Etc.
Along with an assessment of Congressional matters, Livingston asks about his prospects of continuing in the office of Deputy Superintendent of Indian Affairs.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
