Collection
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Demise of Major Call, Etc.
Gaither was sick when he landed in Georgia which held him eight days in Savannah. On the ninth day he mounted his horse and in four days arrived in Augusta and travelled on to Rock Land where he found …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delivery to Ballard Smith
Knox should deliver to Capt. Ballard Smith one hundred stand of arms and accoutrements complete along with five swords for sergeants. They should be transported to Richmond Virginia by water.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delivery of Sugar and Coffee, and Compliments
Enclosed is Dorsey's bill for load of sugar and coffee, forwarded by Anderson, the bearer of the letter. Respectful compliments to General Nevil's family and Mrs. Craig.
James Robertson PapersDelivery of money
The Commissary of Military Stores has found a special messenger to forward money. Asks the Quartermaster General for a signature of duplicate receipts. Explains procedures for future requisitions of …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Delivery of Indian Goods
Expectation of Indian goods to be forwarded. Knox requested supplies for 100 men to Fort Franklin as soon as possible. Money to be forwarded, mentioned taking extra care of powder.
James Robertson PapersDelivery of Corn to Kentucky from Fort Washington
Discusses navigation and delivery of corn between Fort Washington and Kentucky.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Deliver Powder to Colonel Thomas Procter
Hodgdon is to deliver cannon powder, blank cartridges, and hank of flow match, and port fires to Col Thomas Procter.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Defensive Protection of Virginia
Letter, discusses temporary defensive protection of Virginia. Measures taken must only be defensive in nature.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Defensive Protection
Indian towns south of Knoxville have declared war on Governor William Blount of Southwest Territory, who has called up militia to mount defensive action.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersDefensive Measures Along the Northwestern Territory
Secretary Knox believes that the defense of the frontiers demands instant attention and asks about defensive measures being taken in Kentucky, Muskinghum and Galliapolis, and Pittsburgh.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Defense of South, Cumberland County
Request for opinion on need for additional troops to assist Gov. Blount in defense of frontier.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersDefense of Frontier
President does not see need of Virginia Legislature to call up additional forces for the defense of the frontier. The militia should be sufficient.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Defense of Frontier
Fully complied with instructions issued by Knox. Wrote to county lieutenants on the frontiers of PA and VA regarding defense. Dispatched an express boat to Gen. Wilkinson with Wayne's Circular. No …
Anthony Wayne PapersDefense
Knox believed Cornplanters fears were justified, request for militia to defend Fort Franklin. List of ammunition forwarded by the governor. Discussed defense of frontier.
James Robertson PapersDeclined promotion
Colonel Hull advises Secretary Knox of his declining a position that he had previously solicited. Cites his family, wife, and children. Also appears to have been offended that General Brooks was …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Declined Appointment
With sincere regret Williams declined appointment to Brigadier General due to poor health.
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908.Declaration of Disbursements for the War Department, 1790-1791
Statements of disbursement by the Department of War during 1790 and 1791 are transmitted. Included are the Accounts of Henry Knox and Joseph Howell.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Debates in Congress and Samuel Hodgdon
Having looked over the debates in Congress the previous day as detailed in Hodgdon's paper, Hodgdon was surprised to find a statement by Mr. Steele that Mr. Hodgdon complained of not being present at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)de la Roche returns legal documents to Knox
Letter, de la Roche returns an indenture unsigned to Knox.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Dangers of Desertion, Etc.
Two of Morris's recruits, Dodge and Davis, have deserted. Howe warned Morris of the danger of desertion and the loss of premiums but Morris pressed hard so Howe paid them a bounty of $2 each. Howe …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Daily Events at Post of Legion Ville
Wayne recounts details of current peace discussion with Indians and regular update of events at post.
Anthony Wayne Papers
