Documents - Papers of the War Department

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Housing
05/05/1791 Autograph Letter Signed
Housing and stores buildings to be constructed. Tents for levies.
James Robertson Papers
House of Representatives' Response to the President's Message
10/28/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
This is the response by the Speaker and the House of Representatives to President Washington's message of 10/25/1791. They express their satisfaction with the progress and welfare of the US and their …
Printed Versions
Hostile Intentions of the Western Indians, Etc.
03/24/1791 Typed letter
The hostile intentions of the western Indians seem clear. The recent murder at Beaver Creek of some friendly Indians should be investigated so as to avoid a general Indian war. It is hoped that the …
Printed Versions
Hospital
12/01/1791 Autograph Letter Signed
House rented and amenities provided to care for sick. Request for instructions regarding hospital barracks in general.
James Robertson Papers
Horses and Transport of Supplies
08/24/1791 Letter, Type Undetermined
No one arrived to make arrangements for transportation of contractor's supplies, so the letter writer did it himself. Mr. Ernest appears to have duplicated his arrangements.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Horse Collar Chains
11/12/1791 Autograph Letter Signed
If there is a campaign the following Spring, and there will probably be one, Hodgdon is asked to provide a variety of articles that will be wanted such as horse collar chains and all sorts of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Hooper seeks appointment from Knox
01/29/1791 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, asks for Excise appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Hodgdon's Horse
10/30/1791 Autograph Letter Signed
Mr. Greenlee, Quartermaster of the militia, has just this moment arrived with Hodgdon's horse. Houdin would be happy to take charge of him but has no place to secure him nor is there any food for him. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Hodgdon to Travel
06/02/1791 Copy of Signed Document
Writing for the Sec. of War, in absentia, Stagg informed Butler Hodgdon would travel the next day for Pittsburgh.
Archive Reports 1891
Hobby seeks an appointment from Knox
01/12/1791 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, asks for recommendation to federal appointment. Hobby encloses a description of his experience which "entitles" him to a particular military position.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
His Death Was the Consequence of His Actions
07/13/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox regrets the murder by whites of an Indian horse thief but reminds McGillivray that a similar fate would have awaited a white man who committed the same crime. He warns McGillivray against any …
Printed Versions
Highest Exertions by All Parts of the Army
08/25/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Unless the detention of the troops on the upper parts of the Ohio is ended, the President fears that the season will be lost and the expenses made for the campaign will be for naught.
Printed Versions
Hamilton forwards the intentions of the President to Knox
10/17/1791 Letter, Type Undetermined
Letter, directs details of President's letter; mentions white aggression; mentions Indian treaties.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Half-Pay Due Widows and Orphans
02/14/1791 Document Signed
The Secretary for the Department of War to whom was referred the petition of Anne Roberts and of the orphan children of the late Major Andrew Leitch and of the late Captain William White reports that …
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}
Gun Slings for Capt. Mills
10/29/1791 Autograph Letter Signed
Knox is directed to furnish Capt. Mills with 74 waist-bayonet belts so that they can be altered for gun slings. If any of the muskets delivered to Capt. Mills are in want of repair, Knox is to see to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Guidance from the Secretary at War
10/19/1791 Autograph Letter
Letter, directs messengers re report.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Guard for Survey Crew
12/27/1791 Autograph Letter Signed
Alexander's request for guard to be assigned to survey crew can be honored if there are enough troops to spare the men.
Edward E. Ayer Collection
Great Expense Incurred by the Militia
05/05/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox stresses the importance of marching regular troops and levies to the western frontier so as to relieve the militia whose service is purchased at great expense to the United States.
Printed Versions
Gratitude to the Great Councillor
02/07/1791 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
Cornplanter and the other Seneca chiefs express their gratitude to the "Great Councillor" for his peaceful intentions and the presents and other benefits provided to them by the United States.
Printed Versions
Gratitude to the Great Chief
04/01/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Little Beard expresses his gratitude to the Great Chief, General Washington, for the grant of lands given in perpetuity to his people.
Printed Versions
Good Peter's Speech
07/14/1791 Translation (Contemporary or Modern) of Document
In his speech, Good Peter discusses the strength of the United States, peace, cultivated lands, the civilizing of Indians, and Indian literacy.
Timothy Pickering Papers
General Scott's Campaign
07/28/1791 Autograph Letter Signed
Notification of the success of General Scott's campaign is available. Enclosed is a newspaper containing the particulars.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
General Maunsell requests information from Knox
10/04/1791 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, asks for President's arrival date.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Garrisoning at Fort Washington
07/19/1791 Letter fragment
Letter, discusses garrisoning Fort Washington.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Gardoqui recommends Mr. Jaudences to Knox
02/01/1791 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, recommends bearers.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]