Collection
42,880 items
Colonel Pickering address to the Senekas and their Chief mourning the death of Farmer's Brother's Son
In this speech, Pickering expresses grief over the death of Farmer's Brother's Son. He says he knew the charming boy and Farmer's Brother took him everywhere. Pickering turns to Farmer's Brother and …
Samuel Kirkland PapersColfax's Company Account
Fleming has examined and found correct William Colfax's Company account for the transportation of shot and shells from Pompton Furnace to West Point with a balance in their favor of $277.53. They have …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Coalescence of the Legion at Pittsburgh, Winter Encampment, and Stance Toward Indians
Has returned from scouting a winter site for the army; must wait for water to rise (for ease of supply) before relocating there. Refers to retention of interpreters. Capt. Pierce will soon arrive …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Clothing, shoes, blankets to be forwarded
Secretary of War requests that Hodgdon ship 60 suits of rifle clothing to Richmond Virginia for Captain William Preston's company. Also 30 pairs of shoes and blankets for recruits of Captain Howel …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Clothing, Muskets, and Powder
All is quiet on the frontier but the lack of clothing for the troops is a disgrace. Wayne discusses a modification of his muskets which, using a fine-grain powder, will eliminate the need for priming …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Clothing Received
Slough has received Hodgdon's letter along with the clothing sent by James Marsh which is agreeable to the invoice.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Troops in Carlisle Pennsylvania
Orders to ship woolen overalls to recruits under Thomas Butler.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Clothing for Elliott's Men
Knox is directed to issue to Lt. Elliott , of the Artillery, two sergeants, and ten privates complete suits of clothing. He also needs a drum and fifte.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Captain Wells' Company
Knox is directed to have infantry clothing packed up for Lt. Bines to transport to Capt. Wells' Company.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing and Camp Equipage to be forwarded to Captain Gibson
Letter from Philadelphia, unsigned, informs Captain Alexander Gibson at Stanton Virginia that 100 suits of rifle clothing and a proportion of camp equipage have been forwarded to Mr Godlove Heiskell …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Clothes for Asheton's Recruits
Knox is asked to issue clothes for Capt. Asheton's recruits for which a receipt will be required.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Claims of Virginia
The enclosed papers were delivered to Davies by the Senators of Virginia who want Howell's opinion regarding the claims contained therein. The size of the bundle should not be alarming because a …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Claims of two soldiers imprisoned at Quebec 1776
Mr. Randolph asks the Paymaster General about the claims of two particular soldiers who were taken prisoner at Quebec in 1776.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Claims for Land
List of land claimants, provided by George Moore.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Claim of Captain Barnet Eichelberger
Howell has examined records; found letter from brother of Captain Eichelberger who says he was authorized to settle accounts of his brother. Says the claim will require Congressional interposition …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)CIRCULAR: Notification of President's Offer to Indians for Peace
Notification of President's final offer to hostile Indians for peace, messengers dispatched. Advised against hostilities toward Indians.
Archive Reports 1891Circular
Description of how scouts for Washington County will be paid via warrant.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Circular
To avoid unnecessary bloodshed, no hostilities are permitted. Messengers have been sent to Indian villages to offer one last attempt at peace.
Draper- Simon Kenton PapersCheap But Pleasing Horses
Morton is forwarding with his friends Col. Moylan and Mr. Jones the horses since he is indisposed. The horses should please in both quality and price since he has purchased them at the lowest cash …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Charles Croxall complaint about discrepancies in recruiting and credits given to Captain Eichelberger
William Charles Croxell noted that after seeing the accounts of Captain Barnett Eichelberger, he was surprised to find a credit in Eichelberger's account that should have been given to himself, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
