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Five Hunderd Dollars for Recruiting
04/28/1792 Autograph Letter SignedWinston has received Howell's letter of the 15th instant with $500 for the recruiting service. A receipt is enclosed for same.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Fitzsimmons Informs Hodgdon of Committee Meeting
11/16/1792 Contemporary Copy of LetterInforms Hodgdon that a committee of the House of Representatives will meet on Monday the 19th regarding Hodgdon's memorial.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]- No image
Financial Responsibility for Defense of the Frontiers
01/05/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentGovernor Mifflin assures Knox that he will take the necessary steps with the state legislature to support the plan of the president to have the General Government take financial responsibility for the …
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Final Decision on the Grant Point
03/07/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentGovernor St. Clair advises Henry Knox that he awaits word from him regarding a decision on a concern already discussed. St. Clair needs a decision so he can act on related matters that are causing him …
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Faulty Returns and Promises of Land
01/09/1792 Autograph Letter SignedPoor quality of documents submitted by Virginia has made the payment of soldiers difficult. Promise of land in return for service disputed.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters- No image
Facts in the Communications of the Six Nations, Etc.
12/15/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentKnox wants Wayne to meet with the Cornplanter and Red Jacket to explain the facts contained in the communications of the Six Nations. The hostile Indians have been asked to meet with representatives …
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Extracts of Letters of Maj. Gen. St. Clair
12/01/1792 Extract of LetterThese are true extracts from the original letters of Major General [Arthur] St. Clair on file in the War Office of the United States, December 1. 1792.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Extracts from letters of Brigadier General James Wilkerson and Samuel Henley, commissary military stores
12/29/1792 Copy of Signed DocumentExtracts from letters of Brigadier General James Wilkerson and Samuel Henley, commissary military stores and extract of General Wilkerson's orders. Appears there are great complaints on the packing up …
James Robertson Papers
Extracto de una Carta de James Seagrove y Major General Knox
01/14/1792 Extract of LetterLos Espanoles in Florida estan muy temerosos de Bowles.
Papers of the Panton, Leslie & Company.
EXTRACT: Letter from Wayne on Protection of Frontier
09/21/1792 Extract of LetterWanye demanded Westmoreland be protected by erecting posts or sending patrols.
Draper MSS-Frontier Wars MSS
EXTRACT: Articles Requested in January Yet to Arrive
08/03/1792 Extract of LetterWayne notified Knox articles requested in previous letter yet to arrive.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)
Extract prepared by John Stagg
02/11/1792 Letter SignedLetter, directs establishing additional posts; discusses hostile Indians; discusses state of frontier; discusses pay of troops; directs messages to hostile Indians; discusses provisions for army to be …
James Wilkinson Papers
Extract of letter from Jonathan Dayton Esquire to Secretary of War regarding purchase of horseman's saddles
07/23/1792 Extract of LetterDayton states that he and Captain Stake have examined the horseman's saddles and have found them to be of good quality and well adapted for the dragoon service. There are 14 saddles and he recommends …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Extract of letter from James O'Hara, Quarter Master General to the Secretary of War Henry Knox with enclosure to Mr Salander
12/14/1792 Extract of LetterFrom James O'Hara to Secretary of War Knox, O'Hara reports that Captain Prior, with 16 Indians, 3 squaws and 3 interpreters arrived at Pittsburgh and proceeded to Philadelphia on horseback. Knox has …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Extract of Instructions from Knox to Wayne
05/25/1792 Extract"But if there should be any defect in the transportation or supplies of provisions you will make instant arrangements at the public expence to remedy the evils in order to prevent any injury to the …
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)
Extract of a Letter from the Secretary of War, to Lieut. Col. Commandant Wilkinson
03/03/1792 Extract of LetterBased on provision devised by Gen. St. Clair, scouts and rangers to be hired at discretion of Wilkinson or Gen. Scott for protection of Kentucky frontier.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters- No image
Extra Pay Required for Volunteers
01/05/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentGovernor Lee of Virginia asks that Knox support the request that the General Government provide the extra pay required to attract volunteers for the state militias thereby avoiding the need for …
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Extra clothing allowance for 1790-1792
1792 Document SignedExtra allowances for the years 1790 and 1791 are permitted for: sergeant's suit, corporal's suit, senior musician's suit, and musician's suit.
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)- No image
Expulsion of William Bowles
02/17/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentKnox informs McGillivray that the expulsion of William Bowles is not only essential to peace among the southern Indians but necessary for McGillivray's continuance as a Creek headman. The laying of …
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Expenses for Erecting the Magazine and Barracks
09/14/1792 Copy of Signed DocumentExpenses for erecting the magazine and barracks are to be paid by the Quarter Master General.
James Robertson Papers- No image
Expenses and Responsibility of Leased Horses
08/31/1792 Printed DocumentCost of horses killed during Gen. Harmar's expedition should not be admitted based on previous cases heard in court of law. Debates law and responsibility of losses.
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Expense Reports to be Examined
02/02/1792 Autograph Letter SignedReports of costs incurred by Virginia to protect Kentucky received and to be examined.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters- No image
Expenditures for the Civil List for the Year 1793.
11/14/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentReport on Estimates of the Expenditures for the Civil List of the United States for the Year 1793.
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Expenditures for Indian Treaties
11/12/1792 Copy of documentAccount, Expenditures for Indian treaties.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]- No image
Exert Your Influence Over the Southern Indians
04/21/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentKnox asks Brigadier General Andrew Pickens to be present at the treaty to be held at Nashville with several of the southern Indian tribes. Pickens is known for his influence with these tribes and may …
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