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Greaton's Account
Due to being unwell and forgetful, Greaton is just now sending the receipt for the $500 Mr. Brown brought him. In examining his account, he finds that he has one month's pay more than he is being …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Grand National Council, Indian Affairs
Advises against disputes with neighboring Indians for fear it will spread to all southern tribes. Result of Grand National Council was peace among Cherokees towards U.S.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersGoods for General Sargent
Daniel Sargent sends goods requested by his uncle, Winthrop Sargent (father of the general), on board the brig Swallow. Hodgdon is to forward the goods to General Sargent. Request of Sargent's …
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Getting to the Battleground
Benham announces that he arrived at Fort Jefferson in the rain. The supplies are still about fifteen miles behind with a small escort. He believes that his route will be difficult until he gets to the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)General Orders to Cease Offensive Hostilities
Hostilities to cease, Commandants to receive flags and await further orders.
Archive Reports 1891General Chapin appointed as agent to the Five Nations
Knox informs Chapin of his appointment by the President as temporary deputy agent to the Five Nations.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionFurnish the Bearer
The Secretary of War directs Knox to furnish the bearer a load to Pittsburgh if he knows of no objection against it.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fowls for Hodgdon & Wilkinson
Since it is disagreeable to walk Smith has taken the liberty of loaning Pricket's gray [horse] to Mr. Garned during his business at Fort Washington. Meanwhile he wants Garned to meet a messenger from …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Fourth of July Celebration
Knox is directed to furnish Col. Thomas Proctor for the celebration of the Fourth of July: 47 flannel cartridges for cannon, 188 pounds of powder, six portfires, and a portion of tubes.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding of requested money
The Commissary of Military Stores will forward the Quartermaster General $10,000, as requested to Knox. Alexander Hamilton wished to draw as little specie as will possibly answer. Will send some …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Forwarding of money in a barrel
Packed money in a light barrel. Will go forward in Brotherton's wagon. He knows nothing of the contents. Barrel also contains knapsacks; deliver to Major Craig. Informs on further financial matters …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Forwarding of Clothing
Clothing has gone forward. Deficiency of blankets and shoes for old troops, which will be forwarded.
James Robertson PapersForwarding of public stores to West Point; request for information regarding field pieces.
Letter, in response to Olney's request, directs public stores forwarded to West Point by water, addressed to Captain George Fleming. Was not conscious of a considerable quantity being at Providence …
Jeremiah Olney PapersForwarding banknotes
The Commissary of Military Stores sends the Quartermaster General $10,000 in bank notes. Describes denominations and hopes to hear acknowledgment of receipt.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Forwarded report from Board of Treasury
Knox forwards a report from the Board of Treasury to Colonel Edward Carrington. Carrington intends to use the information to aid the claim of Nathaniel Greene's widow.
Henry Knox Papers.Forwarded Post Notes
Money dispensed to settle debts prior to Captain O'Hara's appointment to Quartermaster General.
James Robertson PapersForms & Directions
Secretary of the Treasury Wolcott transmits forms for keeping and rendering Howell's accounts together with six pages of detailed instructions which will hereafter be observed.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forgotten Payment
Sproat forgot to pay Hodgdon for housing. Offer to pay upon application for sum.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)For God's Sake, Delay the Money no Longer
Craig laments that Hodgdon has not sent money to discharge the engagements he is under during Hodgdon's administration. Note that for God's sake, he should delay the money no longer
James Robertson PapersFive Hundred Dollars in Post Notes
Carrington has received $500 in post notes of the Bank of the United States brought him by Capt. Smith whose indisposition detained him along the way. This money will be applied according to the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
