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William Clark, Principal Messenger for the Western District
George Rogers Clark and Richard Butler, acting as Commissioners of Indian Affairs, appoint William Clark to serve as the Principal Messenger for the Western District. George Owens is appointed as …
William Clark PapersWill remain until 1st of January
Says the he is writing in the midst of company, wine and noise. Reports that he only informs of his health and was detained by which means he received letter by the post. In consequence, will remain …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Will forward balance; in want of money
Will forward balance first safe conveyance along with what Captain Beatty must have paid. Is in need of money; furniture has only arrived on this day. Asks that Howell come to New York as fast as …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Voucher of Service
Captain Johnston sends to the Paymaster General a request for payment on behalf of Peter Coias. Coias, a former matross in the corps of artillery, is an unlettered man.
Carded Records (Compiled Military Service Records), Volunteer Organizations: Post-Revolutionary War Period, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M905)Value of U.S. property in possession of Robert Morris
Gunning Bedford sends an inventory and valuation of government property in the possession of Robert Morris to Samuel Hodgdon.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Unable to comply with request
John Pierce informs Matt McConnell that he is unable to comply with his request.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Trial to come in April; request to send papers to Major McConnell
Is just about to leave Philadelphia. Mentions that the trial will come in April. Mentions sending papers to Major McConnell. McConnell will repay expenses. Mentions that Howell's assurances of …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Treaty with Indians
Charles Thomson sends to the Governor of Virginia, Patrick Henry, notification of Congressional resolves relative to conducting a treaty with the Southern Indians. Thomson encloses a letter to Joseph …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersTreaty at Fort Stanwix, 1785
Articles outline details of treaty between the United States and the Wyandot and Delaware Indians. Indians promise to deliver 3 chiefs until peace is restored. Tribes will come under the jurisdiction …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS.Treaty at Fort McIntosh
Articles of treaty between U.S. and the Wyandot, Delaware, Chippewa, and Ottawa Nations. Outlines peace and boundary lines between nations.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersTo certify Pierce's issuing of certificates for settling accounts
Certifies that certificates of final settlement were issued by John Pierce, pay master general, and commissions for settling the amounts of the late army of United States.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)The election of Indian Commissioners by Congress
These documents announce the election by Congress of Indian Commissioners.
Henry Miller PapersTerms of payment for steel purchased
Capt. William Henderson establishes terms of payment for steel purchased from Samuel Hodgdon.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Table of company equipment
The Secretary at War issues a standard table of camp equipment for a 70 man company. An equipment allowance is made for officers' servants. Ordinance is not included in camp equipage.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Status of Wylie and Jordan Petition
John Pierce provides Samuel Hodgdon the status of the petitions of Captains Wylie and Jordan.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Status of the account of William Lew
The Commissioner of Army Accounts notifies William Denning of the status of the account of William Lew.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Status of New York's Recruiting Efforts
Knox wants to be informed of the measures being taken by the state of New York to raise the proportion of troops authorized by the Act of Congress of the 12th of April 1785. These troops are needed …
Henry Knox PapersStatement of pay due to Pay Office employees
The Assistant Paymaster makes a statement of pay due to the employees of the pay office at Philadelphia.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Sickness slowing down work; asks for certificates
White complains of sickness, but his clerk is very industrious. Asks for certificate paper.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Shortage of Funds to pay Harmar's Army
John Pierce sends to Treasury notice of a shortfall in funding needed to pay LtCol Harmar's troops.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)
