Collection
42,880 items
Order to Stop Payment of Injured Soldier
Return from Caleb Swan showed payment of Richard Savage, Howell ordered a stop in payment if further application was made and requested immediate notification. Accounts enclosed.
Carded Records (Compiled Military Service Records), Volunteer Organizations: Post-Revolutionary War Period, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M905)Order of Arms for Pennsylvania
Secretary Knox requests that Major Craig deliver two hundred stand of arms to Governor Mifflin or to Clement Biddle, the Quartermaster General of Pennsylvania. The arms are for the use of the militia …
Henry Knox PapersOrder from War Office to furnish company book to Captain Sedam
From John Stagg to William Knox, a request to furnish Captain Sedam with a company book, taking his receipt.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Order from War Office to deliver arms, clothing and drumheads to Lieutenant Reed for Captain Zebulon Pike's Company
Order from War Office to deliver to Lieutenant Reed for Captain Zebulon Pike's Company at Trenton, sixty pairs of woolen [illegible], and [illegible] drum heads.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Order for Rejected Shoes
James Young inquires as the whereabouts of 87 pairs of rejected shoes contained in parcel to Mr Gordon
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Order convening General Court Marshall for Mr Sharp
Judge Advocate John Wade on behalf of Brigadier General Wilkerson informs Sharp that he has been charged with contempt of commanding general's orders and will stand before court martial following day.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)On the Timing of Arrival of Goods at Pittsburg
Knox says that a sufficient time has hardly elapsed for any articles sent forward to the arrived yet. Asks that Craig be particular in notifying of the days when the stores are delivered and the names …
James Robertson PapersOn the receipt of vouchers, mistake by Mr Colesworthy, schedule of charges made against the Quartermaster Department
Major Isaac Craig has not received vouchers; refers to mistake made by Mr Colesworthy. Awaits a remittance in order to discharge whole of his engagements. New Quartermaster General has directed him …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)On the ordering out of militia
Letter, advises governor concerning militia. Will be paid promptly on the evidence being examined by War Department Accountant. Sums limited to those stipulated by Acts of Congress. Additional force …
Gilder Lehrman Collection.On the late Major General Richard Butler's rifles
John Stagg reports that the late General Richard Butler, [second in command, killed during St. Clair expedition, 4 November 1791] was authorized to make appraisement of the rifles which were private …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)On the Difficulty of Procuring Money
Hodgdon notes difficulty of procuring money and apologizes for any delay, difficulty or embarrassment caused.
James Robertson PapersOn the appointment of a shoemaker of reputation to inspect shoes furnished by Billington and Young
John Stagg reports to Samuel Hodgdon that he has suggested to the Secretary of War and Secretary of Treasury what Hodgdon had mentioned respecting the inspection of shoes. Recommends appointment of a …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)On Money Forwarded, and the Beauty of a Particular Place
Discusses the forwarding of money; should not suffer any inconvenience for want of money. Remembers the spot that O'Hara describes and notes its beauty.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.On military administration and policies
Letter, discusses raising & recruiting army companies; advises re uniforms, arms & accoutrements; discusses regulations to standardize procedures; discusses peace negotiations with Indians.
Anthony Wayne PapersOn Disposal of Clothing, Vouchers, Abstracts
Received instructions on disposal of clothing. Sent a number of vouchers for disbursement, together with abstract. Asks that they be examined and returned after correcting any errors.
James Robertson PapersOn a letter and documents regarding artificers at garrison, to be forwarded to President of United States
Promises a full and accurate statement at first opportunity. The letter to the President will come unsealed, which Smith requests that Hodgdon peruse, seal, and deliver to the President.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Ogden sends recommendation to Knox regarding visit of Prince Edward's family
Letter, Ogden recommends royal bearer to Knox. Prince Edward and family traveling from Quebec to England wish to visit southern states.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Ogden informs Knox of Indian motives
Letter, discusses motives of the Indian delegation.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Official Statement of Attorney
Thomas Abner granted power of attorney to Ebenezer Furnham.
Orderly Book for the Garrison at Fort Johnston, N.C., 1795-1811. (RG98)Official Reply to Captain Jacob of the Supeonea Nation
U.S. agent informs Jacob that he is forwarding the Chief's message to President Washington.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionOfficial Appointment
Appointment to Brigadier General. Requests return with acceptance or non-acceptance. Enclosed Act of Congress regarding pay, rations, and emoluments.
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908.Officers, men, and materiel for the Ohio Campaign
Knox discusses the allocation of officers, men, and materiel relative to the impending campaign. The President has ordered the cessation of hostilities against the Indians, pending the outcome of …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Offer of Adjutant General and Inspector of Western Army
Knox makes offer of position of Adjutant General and Inspector of Western Army on the pay and emoluments of Lieutenant Colonel. Notes that Colonel Sargent has declined. Law does not authorize rank, …
Northwest Territory Papers
