Collection
42,880 items

The Coming Campaign
02/10/1792 Autograph Letter SignedBarr is going to Philadelphia soon and asks Hodgdon to give him whatever news he has on the operation of the coming campaign. He wants to be on his way out of Lexington early so as to be ready for the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
The Cannon
02/21/1792 Autograph Letter SignedWilliam Knox will receive the cannon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Temporary Taxes and Duties to Raise Revenue
03/16/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentAlexander Hamilton describes for the Speaker of the House of Representatives the various temporary taxes and duties he proposes to raise the revenue to pay for the war against the northern Indians.
Printed Versions 
Temporary Nature of Frontier Defense
11/03/1792 Autograph Letter SignedNoted use of state militia for protection of frontier should be temporary and any permanent measure must be enacted by Congress.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
Tea and Chocolate for Sick
04/15/1792 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed tea and chocolate for sick men. Surgeon ordered to post. Updates on troops locations and numbers. Major Zeigler planning to resign.
James Robertson Papers
Sympathies for Lack of Recruits
05/23/1792 Letter SignedLetter, mentions recruiting and treatment of deserters.
Bezaleel Howe Papers- No image
Symbols on the American Medal
1792 Typed DocumentThe author explains to the Indians the symbols on the American medal.
Printed Versions 
Swan reports to Wilkinson on financial claims derived from Wabash
03/11/1792 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses payment of claimants from St. Clair's expedition against the Indians.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]- No image
Survey of the Ohio & the Miami Purchases
05/05/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentSurveyor Israel Ludlow describes for Hamilton the travails of his attempts to survey the Ohio and Miami Companies and the danger and suffering that were involved.
Printed Versions 
Surgeon General's Compensation
12/18/1792 Extract of LetterRequest for a decision regarding Surgeon General's (Doctor Wellford's) compensation. Washington wants to know of his professional abilities. Advances $500 to this officer.
Wellford Family Papers- No image
Support of Militia Against Cherokee War
10/09/1792 Printed DocumentReceived notification of declaration of war against U.S. by Cherokee Nation. Know consulted with the Sec. of Treasury and Sec. of State who unanimously agree that Gov. Blount should be afforded the …
Printed Versions 
Supplys for Capt. Kerr's Musicians
11/24/1792 Autograph Letter SignedHodgdon is directed to deliver to David Allison, for the use of Capt. Kerr's company of infantry, the following: one drum, one pair of drum-sticks, one drum case, one drum carriage, and one fife and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Supply Request From Fort Washington
03/10/1792 Autograph Letter SignedWilkinson requests that several items be added to the previous order of supplies and two oxen be readied to move with the detachment.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Supply of Troops
06/15/1792 Autograph Letter SignedDescribes obtaining supplies for troops, shortages, and payment. Craig thinks that the payment offered by O'Hara for his position is too low.
James Robertson Papers
Supply of Rations
05/03/1792 DocumentSecretary Knox writes that he depends on the recipient entirely for a supply of rations at the following posts, and also for articles in the Quarter Master's line, for medical assistance, and for …
Northwest Territory Papers
Supply of Major Henry Gaither's command in Georgia
08/06/1792 Autograph Letter SignedKnox has reviewed Hodgdon's estimate of the cost of several articles for supplying Major Henry Gaither's command in Georgia; requests that he purchase goods and make ready for transportation to …
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)
Supply of Cannon and Shot
06/09/1792 Autograph Letter SignedCannon and shot proved by Colonel Proctor, it will be sent forward and more will follow once it has been proved.
James Robertson Papers
Supply matters and St. Clair defeat
12/14/1792 LetterbookDiscussion of supply matters. Mentions Brotherington. Mentions St. Clair defeat.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)
Supply and procurement issues
01/07/1792 Autograph Letter SignedSecretary Knox very briefly discusses supply and procurement issues with Major Isaac Craig and Clement Biddle.
Isaac Craig Papers
Supplies Needed to Ease Shortages
10/12/1792 Author's Letterbook CopyWayne discusses the supplies he needs and the shortages he is experiencing. He talks of the deposition he took from William May regarding the death of two Americans at the hands of the Indians.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3
Supplies Needed at Fort Hamilton
01/19/1792 Autograph Letter SignedCaptain Armstrong lists a number of articles needed for the use of the garrison at Fort Hamilton.
Northwest Territory Papers
Supplies for Sedam
01/16/1792 Autograph Letter SignedKnox is asked to deliver to Lieutenant Sedam two sets of the following for recruits: woolen overalls, a pair of shoes, a pair of socks, a shirt, and a blanket.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Supplies for Captain Eaton
09/06/1792 Autograph Letter SignedRecruits require supplies, list included.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)
Supplies and Update from Fort Franklin
01/12/1792 Autograph Letter SignedRequest to Turnbull and Marnie to cast six pound shot for United States. Due to severe winter weather, procuring materials for block house has been difficult and Craig cannot give an accurate …
James Robertson Papers
Supplies
08/17/1792 Autograph Letter SignedDiscusses accounts from Hodgdon's administration. Transport of supplies and wagoners to restock stores.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)
