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Request to Forward Clothing for Captain John Pratt's recruits
A request to have articles of clothing forwarded to New Brunswick New Jersey for Captain Pratt's recruits of 1st Sub Legion. Also mentions sending woolen overalls to Captain Cornelius Sedam's …
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Request to deliver a trumpet to Mr Oeller
By order of Secretary of War, John Stagg requests that William Knox deliver a trumpet to Mr Oeller. He says it shall be returned. Knox reports that Andrew Martin will deliver a trumpet.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request to Contract with Turnbull and Marmie
Remarks on high quality iron used by Turnbull and Marnie, requests contract with them.
James Robertson PapersRequest that Secretary Knox be informed on whether stores have been procured and forwarded to Pittsburg
John Stagg relays General Knox's request to William Knox to be informed on whether stores for the Quartermaster's Department have been procured, as directed on 11 May, and forwarded to Pittsburg. If …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request that Infantry Clothing be Forwarded to Captain William Buchanan of Baltimore
Stagg informs Hodgdon that Secretary of War requests delivery of 25 suits of infantry clothing for privates, to Captain William Buchanan at Baltimore, Maryland by way of the New Castle stage.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for Transport of Supplies
Secretary of War requested waggons for the transport of bags and supplies of Capt. Peirce's detachment to Pittsburgh.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Request for the provision of tents for the detachment under marching orders
Delivered at the City Tavern to Major John Stagg and addressed as Public Service to War Office Philadelphia, Mills reports that there are no tents and asks for some common and horseman's tents to be …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for Supplies to be Forwarded
Major Rudolph waited on Captain Freeman for clothing.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Request for shoes, clothing, epaulets, company books, and a cat
Pike asks that Knox forward a supply of shoes, epaulets, company books, and a "cat."
Zebulon M. Pike PapersRequest for Rifles
Request for as many good quality rifles as Hand can provide, not to exceed 1,200.
Charles Roberts Autograph CollectionRequest for Resignation or Court Martial
St. Clair discusses his willingness to resign or face a court martial, but not a public trial. He believes that only a military tribunal is appropriate for military crimes and misconduct. If someone …
Arthur St. Clair - MSS9 480 RM - MSS9 479 RM - MSS9 211 RMRequest for Removal of Remainder of Public Stores
Asks for Knox to remove remainder of stores. Olney finds that a considerable inconvenience arises in superintending the deposits of public stores yet remaining in Rhode Island, which are principally …
Jeremiah Olney PapersRequest for Price List
Requests explicit price list from Turnbull and Marnie for the cost of casting various arms. Urges speed in finishing work, asked for a detachment of militia be sent to Lieut. Jeffers.
James Robertson PapersRequest for pay for men despite records lost during St Clair defeat
Carbery asks that his men be paid, despite records lost during the St Clair defeat on 4 November 1791. States that Major Henry Gaither can provide any information required.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for pay despite records lost during St. Clair defeat
Carbery informs Secretary of War Henry Knox that he is sending Ensign Campbell Smith to request pay for Carbery's company of levies. He laments the loss of pay records during the St Clair defeat of 4 …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for money, forwarding of specie, horse supplies
According to the Commissary of Military Stores, Secretary Hamilton admits only $2500 to be forwarded in specie; the remainder in bank notes. Mentions silver part of remittance and subsequent moiety of …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Request for money to a little girl
James Wilkinson asks Col Hodgdon to give 3 shillings and 9 pence to the "little girl" who bears the note. Hodgdon notes that he made the payment.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for money from John Reed, veteran of St. Clair expedition
Reed laments that from the fate of 4 November 1791 [St Clair defeat], he has lost his clothing and was wounded. He is in a strange country, with no settlements and no friends to help. Mr Hunt has …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for Money
Quartermaster General will not settle some debts, Craig applied for money to discharge debts for boats, workmen, and supplies. Success of recruiting discussed.
James Robertson PapersRequest for Immediate Answer
Knox requests protection of the enclosed and asks that Walker endeavor to obtain an immediate answer or write upon the subject mentioned.
Northwest Territory PapersRequest for funds from Captain John Heth
Captain Heth writes to the paymaster general that he has been constantly on the march since January, to such an expense that it has depleted his funds. He asks for money. He notes that he has not …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for escort to accompany survey of Miami Purchase
Ludlow informed Hodgdon that he made application to the Commandant of troops at Fort Washington, conformable to instructions from Secretary of Treasury, for an escort to accompany him while on survey …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for Clothing
Request for delivery of overalls for Captain Kerr's Company stationed in North Carolina.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)
