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Discusses Expense of Horses and Transportation in Kentucky
Discusses number of horses required for the western counties of Kentucky and the expense of transportation.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Discusses Appointment of Attorney in Philadelphia
Discusses extract of letter from the Secretary of the Treasury to the Secretary of War about the appointment of an attorney or deputy in Philadelphia. Recommends immediate appointment.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Discrepancies in Capt. Hannah's accounting practices regarding money paid his company in Winchester Virginia
Captain Darke explains in a letter addressed to Major Joseph Howell, that Captain Hannah Capt. Hannah did not give credit for the money paid to his company in Winchester. He had but 75 men when they …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Discharge of Militia
Discharge of militia called into service for protection of Ohio County in Virginia. Maj. Gen. A. Wayne to provide necessary aid for Western frontiers.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Disappointment Over Lack of Remittances
Expresses disappointment over lack of remittances. Has borrowed money from friends. Reports that pack horseman named Gettimy is asking for pay.
James Robertson PapersDirections for travel
Letter to the Secretary of War, offering directions for travel as he needs to meet with Secretary Hamilton.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Direction to furnish Colonel Thomas Procter with musket powder for the service of the militia infantry on the 4th of July
Secretary of War directs that William Knox furnish Colonel Thomas Procter one hundred weight of musket powder for the service of infantry militia on the 4th of July.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Difficulty of Final Adjustment of Levy Accounts
The loss of vouchers during the late action and the dispersal of the levies makes it difficult to settle all accounts but since all advances have been recorded, there will be no loss to the public.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Details of Reconnaissance Mission on Savage Indians
Wilkinson gave detailed account of intelligence mission to determine path of savage Indians who previously assaulted garrison of Fort Hamilton. Safety of roads to frontier posts and transportation of …
Anthony Wayne PapersDetailed Plans for Gibson; Preston; Thomas Lewis, and Howell Lewis Companies
Detailed account of supplies, number of troops, and locations to which they'll march. Enclosed invoices with materials distributed.
Anthony Wayne PapersDesire to Meet Cornplanter; Unlikelihood of Congressional Action on Recruiting
Knox wants to meet with the Cornplanter so that the latter can explain the communication received from the Six Nations in preparation for the next meeting with them. It seems unlikely that Congress …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Desire for promotion
Colonel Hull discusses the offer of Brigadier's commission. General Brooks has declined accepting Brigadier commission. Will reply at next post.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Deserters, Training Troops, and Supplies
Wayne discusses the problem of desertions and how deserters will be punished including a brand of "coward" on their foreheads. He also talks about his methods of training his troops and his various …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Deserters, stores, and recruiting
The troops are obviously not ready for active warfare but Knox knows that Wayne will prepare them well. The problem of deserters and cowardly sentries is addressed. It appears that most of the stores …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Deserters, Smallpox, and Indian Raids
Wayne reports a number of concerns including a high number of desertions among his troops, his inability to implement his plan of separating those who have had small pox from those who have not had …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Deployment of Troops to Prevent Indian Incursions
Wayne discusses the deployment of some of his forces in order to prevent Indian incursions. Nothing of importance has occurred except the arrival of Gen. Wilkinson's wife and family and the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3
