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Letter from Secretary of War Henry Knox to the Reverend Samuel Kirkland on the importance of Captain Brant's presence with delegation of Six Nations Chiefs to Philadelphia
Knox transmits a letter for Captain Brant, whose presence at the meeting in Philadelphia is considered of great importance. He asks Kirkland to spare no pains in inducing Brant to attend. If he does …
Samuel Kirkland PapersLetter from Secretary of War Henry Knox to the Reverend Samuel Kirkland informing that the President of United States General George Washington can accomodate twenty two of the Indians Chiefs for dinner on 22 April 1792
Knox informs the Reverend Kirkland that President of United States General George Washington has invited 22 of the most respectable Indian Chiefs, exclusive of Kirkland and interpreter, to dinner on …
Samuel Kirkland PapersLetter from Samuel Hodgdon to William Knox on vindication of his character from every intended aspersion
Samuel Hodgdon acknowledges receipt of William Knox's letter. Hodgdon notes that he will come prepared in every particular to vindicate his character. [presumably related to questions regarding …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Samuel Colesworthy to Samuel Hodgdon
Colesworthy reports arriving at his native Boston. He finds his connections and friends in good health. He wishes joy at the arrival of Captain Hodgdon in Philadelphia. Mentions that a poor woman …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Sam Boyd at Lancaster Ohio soliciting to be employed to make sundry articles for public use in the wake of unfortunate St. Clair expedition
Boyd opens by noting that the late misfortune [presumably the St. Clair expedition that previous November] will be the cause of another campaign. He then notes that if the War Department is in need of …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Robert Barr, Lexington Kentucky to Samuel Hodgdon requesting assistance for Barr's brother James
Barr writes to Hodgdon requesting his assistance in obtaining payment for the unfortunate adventure of the overalls. Barr was at Philadelphia, but it was the close of the session and the Secretary …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Reverend Samuel Kirkland to Secretary of War Henry Knox from Kanandaique on the Indian delegation to Congress; meeting at house of General Israel Chapin
Written from Kanandaique within 38 miles of Big Tree's Town on the Genesee River, Kirkland reports his arrival with the Oneida Chiefs. Reports of planned meeting at house of General Israel Chapin to …
Samuel Kirkland PapersLetter from Quartermaster General James O'Hara to Samuel Hodgdon
From General Wayne's Headquarters, Legionville, near Pittsburg, O'Hara is writing to his predecessor as Quartermaster General. O'Hara acknowledges receipt of letters and ten thousand dollars on …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Knox to Craig
Major Clarke will muster and inspect his riflemen. James O'Hara will set out today or tomorrow for Pittsburgh.
James Robertson PapersLetter from Knox enclosing list of invalid pensioners for Pennsylvania
Letter, encloses Invalid Pensioner list.
Henry Knox PapersLetter from Keeper of Military Stores
The business of the Department still remains with John Harris, Keeper of Military Stores. No one has come forward to relieve and take charge of stores. Quartermaster General James O'Hara's boats have …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter from John Smith to Samuel Hodgdon on arrival of new Quartermaster General, shipment of corn, and inquiry regarding tract of land near fork of Little Miami River
Smith expresses pleasure at hearing from Mr Harris that Hodgdon has arrived safely at Pittsburg. Hodgdon's successor as Quartermaster General of the Army (though not without many fears) has yet to …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from John Jeffers regarding settlement of accounts and payment for services
John Jeffers notes that the $158 he received was not as much as he expected. Discusses payment for his services in Indian Department. Notes that General Knox stated he was to receive an allowance but …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from John Harris, Fort Washington, to Samuel Hodgdon on Indian attacks and expression for support for Hodgdon against slanderous attacks
Notes that he heard through General Putnam of Hodgdon's safe arrival at Marrietta. Cavalry arrived from Kentucky; General Wilkinson accompanied them to Fort Jefferson. Savages attacked a party. Some …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from John Harris at Fort Washington to Samuel Hodgdon Commissary of Military Stores on accounts of clothing, hospital stores, Indian goods
Harris reports that he wrote Hodgdon by General Putnam and forwarded accounts of clothing, hospital stores, and Indian goods, addressed to Major Craig at Pittsburgh. Forwarded accounts of Quarter …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from James O'Hara to Samuel Hodgdon on shipment from Brotherington, financial matters, winter quarters, enemy activity
O'Hara reports that the barrel by Mr. Brotherington arrived agreeable to invoice. Discusses financial and accounting matters. Troops comfortable in winter quarters and well supplied with forage and …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from James Morrow to Samuel Hodgdon on provisions and pay
Morrow laments the lack of pay and provisions. Says he was informed that Captain O'Hara was to provide pay.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from James Marshall, Washington to Joseph Howell, Accountant's Office regarding payment to officers
Marshall reports that he does not have duplicate abstracts for Captains Charles Wells, Porter, Samuel Wise. Therefore cannot make payment to individuals until copies obtained by Howell. Asks that …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Henry Carbery on settlement of accounts
Henry Carbery informs Joseph Howell, paymaster general, that he is sending Lieutenant William Davidson to Philadelphia to settle Carbery's accounts to the receive money due to him for the last …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Henry Bedinger regarding pay for John Bruin, William Welsh
Bedinger refers to pay of John Bruin and William Welsh, said to have been paid by Major Caleb Swan. Mr Bruin has not yet applied. Money due to Welsh was paid to Joseph Evans, administrator of Welsh …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from George Fleming on matters of his salary and pay for the men
From West Point, Fleming acknowledges favor by Captain Howe; receipted to him for men's pay and Fleming's salary. Fleming thanks Howell for payment to Mr Sullivan. Discusses issue and location of …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from George Dunn acknowledging receipt of clothing at Hagerstown Maryland
Agreeable to request of William Knox, Dunn encloses receipt for clothing.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from General William Darke to Joseph Howell concerning advances made by Major Caleb Swan to men wounded in St Clair expedition
From Berkeley Virginia [now West Virginia], General Darke, who fought in St Clair's expedition, notes that chief of the men who drew money were wounded in action 4 November 1791, and three have yet to …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
