Collection
42,880 items
Appointment as Quartermaster General
Knox informs James O'Hara of his appointment to Quartermaster General of the Army.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Appointment as Paymaster with Instructions
Detailed instructions on performing duties. Acknowledges limitations to office.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Appointment as Captain in United States Army
William Preston is appointed captain in United States Army vice William Lowther, who declines, pending Senate approval. Subalterns are Lieutenant Benjamin Lockwood and Ensign Stephen Trigg. Money for …
Preston Family Papers - Joyes CollectionAppointment as Brigadier General; Requests Utmost Harmony among Superior Officers
Refers to business and communication with the President. Reports that money in Mr. Swan's hand is for payment for the sloops on the Ohio River. Transmits Wilkinson's appointment as Brigadier General, …
Case Files of Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Applications Based on Revolutionary War Service, 1800-1900. (RG15) (M804; M805)Appointment as a Captain of Infantry
Knox notifies Eaton that he has been appointed the Captain of a Company of Infantry.
William Eaton PapersAppointment and Responsibilities as Conductor of Military Stores
Appointment as conductor of military stores, with request to go immediately to Pittsburgh, headquarter of troops. Requested to receive and store all ordnance materials and artillery for the Commander …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Appointment and Defeated Riflemen
Appointment made to position Capt. Biggs declined, money dispensed. Riflemen defeated and some killed by Indians at Beaver Creek.
James Robertson PapersAppointment
Williams honored with Knox's opinion, but cannot accept appointment due to health problems and his current engagement taking care of orphan children.
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908.Appointing attorney
Document appointing Robert Ross as lawful attorney; mentions John Blair and Maryland Invalids.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Application for vacancy in army
Secretary Knox informs William Preston that his application to fill one of the vacancies in the army has come too late. The vacancies of Captain Alexander Gibson and Captain Howell Lewis have already …
Preston Family Papers - Joyes CollectionAppeal for higher rank
William Sargent informs Secretary Knox that his duties as the adjutant general cannot be performed without more rank.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Answers to the Queries of Joseph Howell to the Secretary of War.
Knox responds to five questions posed by Howell regarding clothing for the levies.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)An invoice of goods used for trade with Indians
A return of merchandise forwarded from Philadelphia by Colonel Clement Biddle for Indian purposes.
Manuscript Collection.Amounts Owed for Protection of Frontier
Details of expenses incurred and reimbursed for the defense of Virginia's frontier.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersAmmunition Manufacture
More iron to arrive, furnace now casting shot. Powder to be sifted. Finished supplies will be sent forward without delay.
James Robertson PapersAmmunition and Boats
Orders to furnish Lieut. Howe with ammunition immediately if it has not been done per Col. Sproat's request. Requested additional boats to be built. Contract with Dunning and Shaw for axes to be …
James Robertson PapersAmmendment to the Treaty of Holston
This document, dated 17 Feb 1792, is an ammendment to the original Treaty of Holston, dated 2 July 1791. This ammendment changes the amount paid by the United States to the Cherokee Nation for …
Manuscript Collection.
