Collection
42,880 items

Enclosed Certificate
05/25/1791 Autograph Letter of Undetermined TypeAgreeable to Connolly's request, the Commissioner of Army Accounts has transmitted the foregoing certificate, enclosed.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Enclosed Bounty and Payment for Recruiting Services
08/20/1791 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, encloses draft for money for recruiting.
Bezaleel Howe Papers
Enclosed Bank Notes
09/15/1791 Autograph Letter SignedBank notes from Bank of North America enclosed, request to cash notes and transmit month to Lieut. John Jeffers.
James Robertson Papers
Enclosed Appointment of William Balch
04/04/1791 Letter SignedPer wishes of Hancock, Knox enclosed appointment of William Balch.
Charles Roberts Autograph Collection
Enclosed applications
01/15/1791 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses for the Commissioner of Army Accounts two applications; mentions deficiencies that will need to be redressed.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)- No image
Employment for Mr. Mentelle
04/22/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentMr. Mentelle has been recommended by the Consul of France in Philadelphia for service as a volunteer. Understanding that there is no establishment for volunteers, Knox advises General St. Clair to …
Printed Versions 
Employing Old Peter
05/11/1791 Letterbook CopyMentions prospect of employing Old Peter of the Oneidas, of whom Captain Hendricks speaks well.
Timothy Pickering Papers
Embassy to the Western Indians, Etc.
07/21/1791 Contemporary Copy of LetterPickering discusses the embassy to the Western Indians, land surveying, and a letter's mistranslation.
Timothy Pickering Papers
Embassy to the Western Indians, Etc.
04/22/1791 Contemporary Copy of LetterKirkland discusses Indians, Indian warfare, and white aggression. He requests support for an embassy to the Western Indians.
Timothy Pickering Papers
Duty of Forwarding Troops
09/01/1791 Autograph Letter SignedMaj. Gen. Butler and Quartermaster descended Ohio River, duty to forward troops falls on Craig. Knox to notify Craig of troops movements.
James Robertson Papers- No image
Duplicates of Knox's and Butler's Letters
09/09/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentChief Clerk John Stagg sends duplicates of two letters to General St. Clair.
Printed Versions 
DUPLICATE: [Circular]
10/06/1791 Copy of Signed DocumentReminder that Baird could employ militia for 2 months to protect Washington County from Indians afterwhich they should be disbanded and records submitted to War Department.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)
Duplicate Receipts, Troop Location
09/17/1791 Autograph Letter SignedReceipts from Armstrong's horse purchase. Troops encamped near Big Miami.
James Robertson Papers
Duer forwards a letter to Knox
01/25/1791 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for favor.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]- No image
Due Bill for Major Henry Gaither
11/27/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentThis is an account by Matt. Earnest, for Wm. Duer, of the inadequate performance by contractors and their agents and the subsequent controversy between the US and the contractors regarding the payment …
Printed Versions - No image
Drum head for General Butler's son
07/26/1791 DocumentLetter from Major Isaac Craig regarding a drum head for General Butler's son.
Isaac Craig Papers 
Dragoon Appointment List
01/10/1791 DocumentDocument, lists officer appointments in Dragoons
Cherry Hill Collection
Drafts in Favor of Four Officers
05/25/1791 Autograph Draft Letter SignedEnclosed are four letters containing drafts drawn by the Treasurer of the United States in Howell's favor and endorsed by him in the following gentleman's favor: Capt Henry Burbeck of the 1st …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Domestic Troubles Are Settled, Etc.
08/25/1791 Autograph Letter SignedMcKewan discusses John Fleece's pay and his and his partner Captain O'Hara's account along with other accounting matters.
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)
Documents and Supplies to be Forwarded
06/30/1791 Autograph Letter SignedDocuments and packages enclosed to be forwarded.
James Robertson Papers
Doctor request for payment
11/12/1791 Document SignedDoctor Anderson reports that he took care of three soldiers under Captain Phelan, 2d Regiment of United States, at Bedford. Asks for payment. Describes the treatments in detail.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Doctor Eustis makes a recommendation to Knox
09/13/1791 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, recommends surgeon to regiment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Disputed Sum for Capt. Lilly
12/13/1791 Autograph Letter SignedThe Secretary of War asks Howell to examine the enclosed letter and report his observations. The letter states that it appears that Gen. Knox or his Aide de Camp received the sum of twenty dollars for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Disposition of Travelers
08/30/1791 Autograph Letter SignedPassage by boat was without incident. Craig was intoxicated, John complained loudly, horses to be transported shortly.
James Robertson Papers
Dismissal of Patrick Lacy
10/27/1791 Autograph Letter SignedHoudin declares that Hodgdon no doubt will be surprised to see Patrick Lacy again at Fort Washington. He is no soldier and the boys seem to be so displeased with him that, in the interests of harmony, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
