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Campaign Against the Indians
Knox discusses Indian hostilities and the campaign against the Indians. He alludes to the possibility of a treaty that would eliminate the need for warfare.
Timothy Pickering PapersCampaign against Northwest Indians
Knox writes St. Clair - Governor of Northwest Territory - regarding the government's Indian policies in the territory northwest of the Ohio River and the forthcoming campaign against the hostile …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Caleb Swan receives receipt for the salary paid to his brother Samuel
Receipt, Samuel Swan's pay receipt for acting as deputy agent to the Creek nation. Caleb Swan receives this receipt on behalf of his brother.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Burnham resigns his commission to Knox
Letter, alludes to St. Clair's campaign defeat; advises Knox of resignation; alludes to Ohio land company, Scioto company. Burnham had been sent to Gallipolis to oversee construction of log houses …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Burnham asks Stagg to forward his resignation
Letter, asks for forward of Burnham's resignation.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Building a Flat, Etc.
It seems proper to employ some person to build a flat which will be much needed since the river will not be fordable for the remainder of the season. Should Hodgdon think it proper to send two sawyers …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bruce seeks appointment from Knox
Letter, asks for advice & recommendation to federal appointment; mentions plan for establishing a militia.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Boxes of Clothing Forwarded to Philadelphia
Statement of boxes of clothing sent to Philadelphia, forwarded by the Amboy Stage.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bounty & Premiums for Recruiting Twenty Men
$160 is being transmitted to Morris in Post Notes, being the bounty and premiums awarded for the recruiting of twenty men. A receipt for this sum is required.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bounty & Premiums for Recruiting
The Secretary of War has directed that $320 be transmitted to Smith for the bounty and premiums awarded for the recruitment of forty men. Smith will receive Post Notes of the Bank of North America for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bounty & Pay for Captain Rudolph & His Men
Howell has transmitted to Rudolph a Bill of Exchange on John Habersham, Collector for the Port of Savannah, for the sum of $819, $456 of which is for a bounty of six dollars each for 76 …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Blankets
After inspecting the number of blankets, Craig ascertains that twenty six must have been misplaced and he has been unable to ascertain whether or not they have been delivered.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bells, Collars, & Buckles Will Be Ready
The bells, collars, and buckles Knox has ordered will be ready by the end of the week. Directions should be written for the wagoner who will carry them and Boyd will afix the directions to the top of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bells from Lancaster
Captain [Jacob] Slough has informed Hodgdon that the bells for the horses that have been mentioned two or three times may be had in any numbers from the stores in Lancaster at a cost of from 26 to 39 …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bells Available at a Later Date
At present the bells cannot be had in Lancaster but they can be had in three weeks if that is acceptable. If Knox will notify him by the next post, Boyd will provide them as soon as possible.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Beef for Hodgdon's Mess
Gelman is asked by Hodgdon to acquire beef for his mess.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bayer Dismissed
Due to undesirable practices, Bayer dismissed. Hodgdon asked Craig to take responsibility for his safety. Complaints of stores not matching invoices noted.
James Robertson PapersBank Note for Recruiting Services
Letter, encloses Post Note for recruiting service to be cashed at Bank of New York.
Bezaleel Howe PapersBalancing Accounts Surrounding U.S. Military Stores in Rhode Island
Letter, discusses balance of accounts re public stores in Rhode Island.
Jeremiah Olney PapersBad Weather Prevents the Expense Report
Reports bad weather that has prevented him from submitting and expense report, but will send it at the next post.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
