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Probable estimate for Quartermaster's Department transportation expenses
From Quartermaster General's Dept. and Commissary of Military Stores Dept. Account Book. Accounts to pay for transportation and pay for an assistant to William Knox.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Private Letter on Appointment
Reassured Knox that Williams did not fabricate excuse for not accepting appointment. Noted that he held no personal ambitions to be second in command, a factor that Knox used to try and sell …
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908.Private Letter
Wilkinson writes regarding a conflict between two officers. It is apparently rooted in a frivolous matter, but the men refused Wilkinson's officer to act as mediator.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Preventing Future Disputes
To prevent future disputes which may arise in the accounts of the War Department, certificates given by Knox should be on all occasions as full as possible and recorded in the words of the contracts …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Preventing desertion; providing medicine and saddles; distinctive hat insignia
Knox discusses the problem of desertion and how best to prevent it. He talks of recruiting efforts and outlines several troop movements and talks of the availablity of stores like clothing, medicine, …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3President's Opinion on Frontier Protection
Discussed President's opinion for protecting frontier using Block Houses and how to staff them. Updates on General Wayne.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersPresident of United States General George Washington speech to the Five Nations delegation at Philadelphia
From General George Washington to his children of the Five Nations. The delegation was invited to impart the blessings of civilization as may suit their condition. Colonel Pickering has made the …
Samuel Kirkland PapersPreparations for Winter, Placement of Fortifications, Soldiers' Pay, and Food
Wayne explains his thinking on the placing of his fortifications and his preparations for the approaching winter. He talks of the absolute necessity of paying his men and lists several officers who, …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Preparations at Marietta
It took seventeen days for Haskell to travel from Fort Washington to Marietta. He has applied to Major Craig for clothing but has not received any. Haskell's troops and those already at Marietta are …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Power of Attorney to Moses Mortain
Power of Attorney granted to Moses Martain by John Winter, specifically to secure arrears of pension owed Winter, who was wounded in the war. Witnessed by Ebenezer Farnham and John Remington
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Power of Attorney of John Robins to Moses Martain
Power of Attorney of John Robins to Moses Martain.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Power of Attorney of John Philips
John Philips of Washington County, NY, grants Ebenezer Farnham power of attorney.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Power of Attorney of Garret Van Hoosen
Garret Van Hoosen grants Ebenezer Farnham power of attorney.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Power of Attorney and Deed Poll
Power of attorney for Richard Bishoff, late a soldier in the 3rd Pennsylvania Regiment.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Power of Attorney
Barney Cox, sergeant and private in the 5th and 6th Pennsylvania Line, assigns his power of attorney to Samuel Maus.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Power of Attorney
Conrad Setler, late soldier in Colonel Hazen's Regiment, appoints Peter Dransy power of attorney.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
