Collection
42,880 items
Post Note for $160
Lt. Morris has received the letter of the 4th of October enclosing a post note for $160 for which he holds himself accountable.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Possession of Stores
Messrs. Turnbull and Marnie informed Knox of their legal right to possession of all public stores in Pittsburgh. Knox ordered stores be given over to them upon receipt of proper proof.
James Robertson PapersPossession of Fort
Inquires about representation at Supreme Court to be held at Fort Pitt. Discussed possession of Fort being given by Sheriff to Messr. Turnbul and Mannie.
James Robertson PapersPositive Report for Captain Hudang
Reports attention of Captain Hudang to the duties of his command.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToPoor Condition of Fort and its Structures
Repairs and improvements to magazine complete, Gen. St. Clair believed it more appropriate to erect new store houses than repair the dilapidated structures. St. Clair ordered road built then left for …
James Robertson PapersPoor Beatty, Lottery Tickets, Etc.
Poor Beatty could stand it in New Brunswick no longer so Denny had to go up so Beatty could retire to his brothers in Prince Town [Princeton] where he will remain for at least a fortnight. Six of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pleasing Conduct, Etc.
Hodgdon assures Knox that he is pleased with his conduct, believing sincerely that his business, under Knox's management, is given the attention its importance demands. The shoes of Rupp are very good …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pierce Butler estimate for a brigantine of 14 guns equal to about 200 tons
Estimate for Brigantine construction, supplies, and crew. He recommends using live oak; white oak, cedar, and locust for the trunnels.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToPickering's Letter to the Indians
In his letter to the Six Nations, Pickering discusses the hostile Western Indians, the peace treaty, civilizing the Indians, Indian aggression, and trade and instruction.
Timothy Pickering PapersPhilips makes solicitation to Knox for contract to supply gun powder
Letter, asks for contract to supply gun powder; discusses manufacture of gun powder in Massachusetts.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Petitions of Widows and Children
Knox considers the petitions of the widows and children of eight officers from South Carolina who died while in the service of the United States. He grants six of them seven years' half-pay as …
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)Petitions of Several Oneida and Tuscarora Indians
List of names of Indian Chiefs loyal/sincere to United States, followed by a denial of half pay for Indians, with reasoning.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}Petition to Raise a Military Force in Kentucky
Knox requests Scott raise a military force in Kentucky for an expedition against the Miami and Wea Indians along the Wabash River and provides detailed instructions on how to organize the militia and …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Petition of Robert Connelly
Responding to the claim of Robert Connelly that he deserves a pension because he was blinded during his period of service to the United States, Knox refuses the claim observing that there is no …
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)Petition of John Fitch
Details of Fitch's character described. Went poor in public service, traveled to Kentucky at the personal request of the commissioners, no longer has the assistance of the Army or his private …
Papers of John Fitch.Permission to Pass into Cherokee Nation
Authorized Martin to pass through Cherokee territory safely.
General Joseph Martin PapersPensions due Invalids, Listed by State
Statement of arrearages of pensions due to the invalid pensioners of the undermentioned States through the 4th day of March 1789, according to the Act of Congress passed on the 11th day of August …
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)Pension of Willis Wilson
Thanks Randolph for forwarding a letter to Governor Blount. Discusses the commutation and pension of W. Wilson.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersPension Due Thomas Green
It appears from the returns of invalid pensioners living in New Hampshire that Thomas Green, late a private in the service of the United States, is entitled to an arrearage of pension.
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)Pension Due Redman Crews
The United States in account with Redman Crews, late a Private in Colonel [Henry] Lee's Legion of Virginia.
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)Pension Due James Reed
It appears from the returns of invalid pensioners living in New Hampshire that James Reed, late a Major General in the service of the United States, is entitled to a pension arrearage of $2243.88.
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)Pension Due Henry Cuzzens
The United States on account with Henry Cuzzens, late a Matross in Colonel [Charles] Harrison's 4th Regiment of Artillery.
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)Pension Due Dennis Campbell
The United States on account with Dennis Campbell, late a Private of Colonel Lee's Legion of Virginia.
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)
