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News from Camp
The previous day the Indians killed one of Capt. Edward Butler's men and wounded one other who died later. They have also either killed or taken one militia man. Our Indians have gone out with Capt. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)New York Lottery, Etc.
Howell wants Harmar to purchase for him ten tickets on his account in the New York Lottery and three on account of Howell, Harmar and Beatty. He pledges to order Capts. Asheton, Bradford, and McGurdy …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)New Troops Being Raised for Ohio Campaign Under St. Clair
Informs Burbeck of Swan's travels, comments that the population of Philadelphia still seem agitated over Harmar's defeat at the hands of the Ohio Indians the previous autumn. Comments on new troops …
James Wilkinson PapersNeed for Arms and Ammunition
Ohio County required arms and ammunition. Ordered delivery of necessary supplies with loan from U.S. Will notify Governor of Virginia of action.
George R. Clark PapersMy Mare, Etc.
Hodgdon's mare should have arrived at Pittsburgh and if neither Swan nor Pickering are willing to take her on account, deliver her to the person who brought this letter and, if necessary, provide him …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Mrs. Budden's Looking Glasses
It is Budden's understanding that Knox would pay eleven pounds five schillings for the looking glasses belonging to Mrs. Budden which were sent to Samuel Hodgdon. If this is the case, Budden wishes to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Mrs Welsh requests widow's pension from Knox
Letter, Anna Welsh asks Knox for widow's pension.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Moving the War Office from Carpenter's Hall
William Knox writes the Quartermaster General on the moving of the War Office out of Carpenters Hall. Also discusses recruiting for a new company.
Misc MSSMovement of Troops, Possession of Stores
Updates and request for information in troops movement. Messrs. Turnbull and Marmie selling off stores, very ill natured about property rights.
James Robertson PapersMorse discusses geography with Knox
Letter, asks for information re American Geography; discusses Butler's American Geography.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Montmozin discusses international finance and US debt with Otto
Letter, discusses United States' debt.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Money Sent for Bounty Paid
Jeffers reimbursed for bounty paid, remaining accounts settled.
Carded Records (Compiled Military Service Records), Volunteer Organizations: Post-Revolutionary War Period, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M905)Money for the Pay of Harmar's Regiment
Captain Beatty is entrusted by Howell with the task of conveying $17,844 to General Harmar for the pay of his officers and men.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Money for the Detachment of Artillery at West Point
Howell transmits the sum of $831 to pay the arrearages of pay due the detachment of artillery stationed at West Point.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Money for the Commanding General
Howell is transmitting the sum of $17,844 for the use of the commanding general.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Money for a Battalion of Levies on the Frontier
Howell transmits to Hodgdon the amount of $2,225 for the purpose of raising a battalion of levies on the frontier.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Mitchell sends copy of Machiavelli to Knox
Letter, discusses Machiavelli's Art of War.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Mistake in Forwarding Clothing, Etc.
Armstrong is sorry that a mistake was made in forwarding the clothing brought by the pack horses. He will ask the General to let him have shirts and shoes from the stores at Fort Hamilton to be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
