Collection
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Power of Attorney
Power of attorney in favor of Moses Martain for claiming all monies owed by the United States to Silas Bristol
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Power of Attorney
Power of Attorney of Frederick Blood to Moses Martin to receive and claim all wages and arrearages of clothing due to Blood
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Power of Attorney
Power of attorney for David Cole, a late soldier in the Pennsylvania Line.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Powder to Cooper's Ferry
Enclosed is a return of the powder forwarded from New York to Cooper's Ferry.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Powder Casks
As soon as possible, Knox should provide a wagon to transport powder casks. Knox should send a return for the quantity forwarded.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Powder & Lead for the Creeks in Georgia
Hodgdon is directed to ship on board the sloop Sally, under Capt. Bethnel and now in the harbor, ten barrels of musket powder and a proportion of lead, addressed to James Seagrove, Agent to the Creek …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Powder & Ball
Knox should provide every assistance to Mr. Manning in having the powder and ball sent to the river.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Postponing the Campaign Until Winter
Regardless of the outcome of the peace negotiations, an offensive campaign should not be undertaken before winter. The peace council probably won't finish until late October nor will the recruits be …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Politics, appointments, and Indian wars
Secretary Knox acknowledges Carrington's recommendations for appointments into the army and shares his personal views on politics and Indian wars. Asks about the state of the government in Virginia …
Henry Knox Papers.Politics and Indian Relations
Secretary Knox discusses details on interactions with the Indians, both peaceful and hostile, with the Governor of Virginia. Possibility of treaty and war.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersPolicy Toward the Five Nations
United States policy toward the Five Nations: This document authorizes money to be spent on clothing, domestic animals, implements of husbandry, and for encouraging useful artificers among the …
Manuscript Collection.Policy and procedures for keeping and rendering public accounts with Indian Department
Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton prescribes forms, policies and procedures for keeping and rendering public accounts related to the Indian Department. Hamilton requests strict observance by …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pledge to issue linen shirts to George Carpenter
John Stagg pledges to issue two linen shirts to soldier George Carpenter, who belongs to Captain John Armstrong's Company.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Placement of Posts
Details on supplying troops. Personal opinion on location of proposed post to defend frontier. Craig advised a post at Presquilles instead of Canagwa Creek. Noted attributes.
James Robertson PapersPistols
Pistols to be completed next Saturday, request to pick up the guns.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Picture of Duplessis
Presents Knox with a picture of the late Colonel Mauduit du Plessis, commissioned by Comte de Fernan Nunez, the Spanish Ambassador to France.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Petition to Congress from the officers of the Massachusetts Line
Letter, committee of select officers of the Massachusetts Line petition Congress for compensation due to Revolutionary War veterans. Petition is signed by Heath, Brooks, Jackson, Eustis, Edwards, and …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Petition of the Widow Greene
Discusses petition of Catherine Greene, the widow of General Nathaniel Greene. Mrs. Greene had presented to the United States Congress a petition for indemnity to recover funds that her husband had …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Petition of Samuel B. Turner
In considering the petition of Samuel B. Turner, Knox wrestles with the question as to whether a prisoner of the Indians should receive full pay and emoluments while in captivity and also be rembursed …
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)Petition of Lawerence Manning
Discussion regarding Lawrence Manning memorial.
Fifth Congress: Petitions Relating to Claims to the Senate [5A-G1] (RG46) (M1074, Roll 3)Personnel and Equipment Issues
Wayne discusses a number of personnel concerns including the discharging of men of no value and promoting those who are worthy. There are several vacancies to be filled in the officer corps and a need …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Personal Sentiments
Enclosed letter to his wife to be forwarded. Muses over friendship and personal matters.
James Robertson Papers
