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Rules of neutrality
Rules of governance as agreed upon by President Washington and the Minister of France. Huntington believes it absurd that rules will be followed. Notes that the inhabitants of Connecticut appear …
General CollectionRules Governing Ship Building
For foreign vessels, the purchase of arms and munitions to be shipped elsewhere for arming vessels is admissible, but modifying or building a ship of war isinadmissible due to U.S. state of …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersRules Governing French Vessels in U.S. Ports
Explanation of rules regarding the arrival of "prizes" on French vessels in U.S. ports.
Dreer CollectionRough Copy of Minutes Relative to Pay
Memo, Hodgdon argues that his pay as both Quartermaster General and Commissary of Military Stores was not unreasonable.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)Robert Brown's Affidavit at Camden County Georgia recounting his observations at the robbery and murder at Robert Seagrove's store at Traders Hill on St Mary's
Brown states that he was with Daniel Moffett [one of those later killed at robbery at Traders Hill on St Marys]. They met an Indian who told them the Creeks were going to war on the frontier. There …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dRifles from Lancaster
Knox discusses the prospect of obtaining at least one thousand rifles from Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Papers of Major General Edward HandReturns of Ordnance and Military Stores; the Matter of Craig's Compensation
Received returns of ordnance and military stores. Asks for monthly returns. Addresses Craig's rate of compensation. Does not believe Craig entitled to separate compensation for erection of block …
James Robertson PapersReturns of Ordnance
General Knox wants to know how Hodgdon is coming with the returns of ordnance. "Will it be ready by Monday next?" The president [Washington] is repeating his calls for these returns.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Returns of men at Legion Ville and Gallipolis
Returns of men at Legion Ville and Gallipolis based on information the paymaster could collect at Legion Ville relative to Captain Guion's detachment.
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)Return of the Ship "Betsy"
The enclosed memorial of one thousand pounds satisfies the public fine so the ship "Betsy" can be returned to her owner.
Thomas Jefferson PapersReturn of the names of Captain Guion detachment
Enclosed papers compared with returns of adjutant general's office, were all the information the paymaster could collect at Legion Ville relative to Captain Guion's detachment at Gallipolis. This is …
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)Return of Powder, Arrival of Ammunition, Availability of Lead
Encloses return of powder. Lead and musket ball sent to Legion Ville and will soon be worked up into cartridges. Mentions a Frenchman from Sandusky offering lead for good terms when considering the …
James Robertson PapersReturn of clothing for one man of 2d United States Regiment
Captain Greaton's inventory of military clothing for one man of 2d US Regiment, at the Rendezvous Philadelphia, under marching orders.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return of Balances Due to Dead & Discharged Men, Etc .
Majors Mills and Buell along with Doctor Hayward are delivering $14,381 for the pay and forage of the troops along the Ohio. Howell notes that he hasn't received from Mr. Britt an account of his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return of a Senator from Baltimore
Jefferson encloses to Bankson the return of a Senator for Delaware which should be delivered to the Secretary of the Senate.
Thomas Jefferson PapersResults from the Negotiations with Hostile Indians
Indians from Upper Ohio wanted to draw boundary line at the Ohio River which was not acceptable to Commissioners who ended the negotiations.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Restoration of the Ship "Ann and Susan" to Its Owners
Knox orders that the passengers be liberated and the property on board the illegally captured ship "Ann and Susan" be restored to its owners. The ship was captured contrary to the provisions of the …
RG 1300 Executive PapersRestitution of Prizes Captured by Privateers Illegally Fitted Out
Knox orders that any prizes brought into U. S. ports by foreign belligerents should be restored to those persons who were the owners at the time of capture. If those persons cannot be found, the …
RG 1300 Executive PapersResponsibilities to Discharge Accounts, Proper Paperwork
Hamilton describes a plan to pay commissioned officers who wish to paid in Philadelphia. They should execute an instrument to be lodged with the Paymaster of the Army who will grant a certificate to …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Response to Quartermaster General
Secretary Knox has received the Quartermaster General's list of articles, and they will be duly considered with an application to the Secretary of Treasury for the necessary funds. Mentions purchase …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Response to Indian Violence
Knox notes that Blount's decision to order protection of Cumberland settlements was proper. Cannot determine the effect of the outrages of the lower Creeks in Georgia. Mentions that Indian Agent for …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dResponse of Commissioners and Captain Brandt to Indian Speech of 07/07/1793
Regrets to hear reports of war, only peace intended by United States. Commissioners have authority from their government to negotiate.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersResponse from Federal Commissioners for Sandusky Conference to General Council at rapids of Miami speech of 13 August 1793
Response to Council of Miami Rapids speech of 13 August 1793 [received 16 August and submitted on the same day] and relayed via two Wyandot runners from Captain Elliott's at the mouth of the Detroit …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
