Documents - Papers of the War Department

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Rations for St. Clair's Army
1792 Contemporary Copy of Letter Signed
Hodgdon has many questions and comments regarding the accountability of rations during St. Clair's campaign against the Indians.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)
Rations at Fort Washington
1792 Letter Signed
Report titled "Short Sketch of the cost of a ration at Fort Washington" with a detailed list of provisions with their cost
Printed Versions
Question Regarding Military Claims
04/13/1792 Autograph Draft Letter
Inquiry regarding the settlement of claims from the last war barred by the limitations set forth by Congress.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
Quartermaster to Pay Off Debts
05/18/1792 Autograph Letter Signed
Quartermaster General to travel to Pittsburgh to pay off all debts to contractors.
James Robertson Papers
Quarter Masters Stores Issued at Pittsburgh
11/29/1792
Quarter Masters Stores Issued at Pittsburgh
James Robertson Papers
Quarter Master Responsibilities
06/29/1792 Letterbook Copy
Secretary Knox is replying to a letter from James O'Hara, and is pleased to hear that he will be able to perform the duties of Quartermaster. He believes Major Craig should have appropriate pay to the …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.
Quality of Shot, Clothing Delivered
07/13/1792
Discussed poorly made shot from Chambersburg furnace. Supplies sent to Gen. Wayne. Apology for not providing monthly return, will do so soon.
James Robertson Papers
Putnam's Report on the Western Indians
07/08/1792 Typed Document
In a detailed report, General Putnam recommends that many of the western tribes can be rendered neutral by careful negotiation and presents and the hostile tribes can be intimidated by a large show of …
Printed Versions
Putnam's Receipt for Indian Goods
05/22/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
A receipt signed by General Putnam for the Indian goods he received.
Printed Versions
Purchasing Cavalry Horses
05/11/1792 Letter Signed
Secretary Knox asks Colonel Shelby to assist in the purchase of horses for the cavalry.
The Isaac Shelby P.-Jacobs Collection
Purchases for Hospital Department
08/16/1792 Letter Signed
Supply Order, directs supply purchase for hospital department.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.
Purchase of Strong Cheap Second-Rate Horses
05/07/1792 Autograph Letter Signed
Knox is directed to immediately purchase for the service of the United States two strong able-bodied cheap horses--not first rate--and two common saddles and bridles. Before Knox contracts for them, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Purchase from James Morrow
05/19/1792 Autograph Letter Signed
The Secretary of War requests that Knox purchase from James Morrow any of his armorer's tools that might be fit for service. They are to be appraised by an impartial man previous to payment.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Punishing the Persons Guilty of this Base Act
04/21/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
William Blount describes for Knox various incidents on the frontier in which Indians have murdered innocent Americans and in which Americans fired at an innocent Indian. In response, he has called up …
Printed Versions
Punish Hostile Indians with Extreme Severity
04/28/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox expresses to General Israel Chapin the wish of the President for an accord with the western Indians. However, if every effort is made by the United States to pacify the Indians and depredations …
Printed Versions
Public Service Primary Concern
09/06/1792 Typed letter
Permission granted to attend to private matters only if recruiting efforts are maintained.
Printed Versions
Public Monies and oxen
01/27/1792 Autograph Letter Signed
Discussion about public monies and purchase of oxen and the making up of a team.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Public Clothing On Hand
10/12/1792 Autograph Letter Signed
Hodgdon is directed to make out a "precise" statement of the public clothing on hand as it is presumed that it should be necessary to apply to the Secretary of the Treasury for a further supply.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Provisions, Plans, Powder, and Pay
09/01/1792 Typed letter
It is assuredly most wise to begin laying up forage and provisions and salting meat in preparation for the coming winter. Without further intelligence, it does not seem prudent to begin an expedition …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3
Provisioning Needs of Western Garrisons
11/03/1792 Type Undetermined
Knox provides Hamilton with a detailed assessment of the provisioning needs of all the posts on the frontier. Posts such as Fort Knox and Fort Franklin will be isolated during the winter and therefore …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3
Proving Powder, Questions on Casting Arms
04/21/1792 Autograph Letter Signed
Recommends proving each cask of powder as it arrives. Asks about Turnbull and Marnie casting a few tons of shot.
James Robertson Papers
Prove Shot
06/29/1792 Autograph Letter Signed
Expressed disappointment in poor shot, advised proving shot before order is cast. Request receipts from order.
James Robertson Papers
Prove Shot
06/01/1792 Autograph Letter Signed
Orders to prove shot to be delivered by Turnbull and Marnie. Clothing to be forwarded after recruits are clothed.
James Robertson Papers
Protection to George Clymer, supervisor revenue Pennsylvania
09/11/1792 Typed Document
Knox asks that Wayne provide protection to George Clymer esquire, supervisor of revenue Pennsylvania, from all lawless violence upon his return to Philadelphia. Keep self within limits of law.
Protection of Washington County
02/25/1792 Autograph Letter Signed
Urgency of dispatching scouts to Washington County. Congress to authorize offensive action by militia.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)