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Pay for the Troops, Etc.
Nothing of consequence happened on Gaither's march from Fort Washington home. Only his horse was tired and was left in the wilderness which caused some difficulty but he arrived in Elk Ridge on …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay Account of Major General Arthur St. Clair
Account and expenses of Major General Arthur St. Clair.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Patten solicits an appointment from Knox
Letter, asks for military appointment.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Paper & Horses for Hodgdon
Moylan bought a quantity of letter paper for Hodgdon in the belief that he was much in want of it. It has been forwarded by wagon in the care of Mr. Tate. The price Moylan paid was the lowest that it …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Packing and shipping of light dragoon saddles
Mathias Williamson reports that, in accordance with instructions from Henry Knox, Secretary of War, which he received from Jonathan Dayton Esquire, he has packed 14 light dragoon saddles. Have been …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Pack Horses, Kettle, and Bridle
Smith admits that he cannot do justice by Hodgdon's horses so he will send 16 along with the pack horses. He is also sending by the bearer the kettle the lard was sent in and the bridle that was left …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Overtures of Peace with Indians
Relayed rumors of peace, but any more mismanaged campaigns against Indians could be disastrous. Discussed current campaign against Indians and referenced a successes and failures with dates.
George R. Clark PapersOveralls for Matthew Murray
Knox is directed to deliver to Matthew Murray one pair of woolen overalls and one pair of linen overalls, being deficient articles of clothing due him according to the enclosed certificate from Lt. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Outlines Responsibilities as Clerk and Assistant Quartermaster
Discussion of salary as clerk in the Quartermaster department, as well as rations and horses. Reminds him that his duties include clerk and assistant quartermaster responsibilities. Requests …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Outlines Quartermaster Responsibilities and Western Activity
Outlines responsibilities of Quartermaster General staff and the high quality of articles furnished by their department. Discusses arrangements at western posts and the state of the garrisons. Plans …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Outfitting Troops
Authorized outfitting McCully's troops with muskets and bayonets. Enclosed letter to be forwarded.
James Robertson PapersOrders to Supply Block House
Discussed works being built at Fort Pitt; mentions delays in sending Cass's troops.
James Robertson PapersOrders to Sail to New Brunswick
Letter, directs Rodgers to move recruits to rendezvous at New Brunswick New Jersey. Travel by boat from Albany, then march.
Cherry Hill CollectionOrders to Negotiate with Confederacy of Indians
Orders to collaborate with Wilkinson on mission to Miami village to deliver speech written to inspire fear in the hostile Indians. Confederation of Indians believed to be extensive, Knox advised …
Archive Reports 1891Orders to March to Trenton New Jersey, then Pittsburgh
Letter, discusses recruiting, directs march to Pittsburgh. Captain Mills will muster and inspect Rodgers' recruits. Apply to Mr. Bray for wagon and transport. Inform Knox at every opportunity while …
Cherry Hill CollectionOrders to March to Frontier, Pittsburgh
Orders to march recruits with due haste to Pittsburgh. Knox requested a journal be kept of events to be submitted to War Office.
Cherry Hill CollectionOrders from Secretary of War
Public service requires that recruits be assembled on frontier without delay. March under one of the subalterns all the men except for small recruiting party. March men to mouth of Great Henhawa …
Preston Family Papers - Joyes CollectionOrders for Fort Hamilton
Lists supplies that are to be taken to Fort Hamilton without delay, including bar iron.
Edward E. Ayer CollectionOrders for deployment to Georgia
Major Henry Gaither is to deploy with his Legion troops to Georgia. His main mission is to prevent the incursion of small parties of violent Creek Indians. Mentions Treaty of New York of August 1790 …
[Empty Placeholder Collection for Incomplete Collection Associations.]Ordering of militia into service
Letter, directs movement of Washington District Militia to be dispatched to Miro district on Cumberland River under Brigadier General Roberston to put brigade into best possible state of defense.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.
