Collection
42,880 items
Requesting continued restraint, status of arms shipments, and orders to Captain Constant Freeman
Knox confirms that Telfair's letters have been submitted to President of United States General George Washington. Knox asks for restraint; hopes that those can committed crimes at Traders Hill can be …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dRequest to Transmit Money to Major Craig at Pittsburg
Transmit to Major Craig at Pittsburg $2500 for the Quarter Master General's Department.
Northwest Territory PapersRequest to Reimburse Presley Nevill; Receipt Acknowledged
Exchange for $100, pay to Colonel Presley Nevill. Nevill acknowledges receipt of payment.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request to Nullify Arrest of Brother Soldier
Letter, mentions arrest of Major Smith and request to allow Smith to tender resignation.
Anthony Wayne PapersRequest to Forward Powder to Pittsburg
The Secretary of War approves decision to send powder to Pittsburgh; 17 half barrels of rifle powder and 3 half barrels of musket powder.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request to Forward Letter to Lieutenant Robert Thompson
Request to forward letter to Lieutenant Robert Thompson at Pittsburg.
James Robertson PapersRequest of Ordnance and Military Stores
The Secretary of War requests ordnance and military stores be prepared and forwarded to Pittsburgh to Major Craig. Lists items requested. Asks for a list of items on hand and items to be purchased, …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request of Hats by Secretaries of Treasury and War
The Secretary of the Treasury requests arrangement of hats ordered from contractors Danacker and Young. The Secretary of War requests attention for arrangements for the protection of the hats from any …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request from Major Gaither to Governor Telfair to raise troops under Gaither's command for defense of Georgia
From Augusta Georgia, Major Henry Gaither expresses opinion that number of Georgia militia in service is excessive for defense of Georgia frontier. Proposes addition of 100 cavalry and 100 infantry to …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dRequest from Captain Pratt for Delivery of Clothing and Blankets; Refers to Pay Roll
A clerk informs Hodgdon that Captain Pratt asks to deliver clothing. Refers to payrolls and blankets.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for white wampum and qualified Delaware and Shawanese interpreters
Federal commissioners advise Major Craig they have dispatched Six Nations interpreter Jasper Parrish to Philadelphia to procure white wampum. They ask Craig to dispatch 40 to 50,000 white wampum. They …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dRequest for White Wampum & Interpreters for Treaty at Sandusky Ohio
Six Nations interpreter Jasper Parish carries a letter from Federal commissioners for Treaty at Sandusky which attempts to enlist General Gibson's support as an Indian expert in obtaining white wampum …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dRequest for White Wampum
On behalf of commissioners, Pickering laments that the white wampum has not arrived from New York or Albany. Therefore, ask Major Craig's help in obtaining a quantity, not exceeding 80,000.
James Robertson PapersRequest for Two Thousand Volunteers & Account of Duel Between Officers
Wayne assesses his current troop strength at two thousand not including the 844 men assigned to garrison duty. If war progresses, he will need two thousand volunteers rather than the one thousand …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Request for Sending of Arms, Accoutrements, Ammunition & Clothing for Recruits
Directs that arms, ammunition, accoutrements, & clothing be sent to a man in Lancaster, with an equal amount to go to Carlisle [presumably Pennsylvania in both cases]. These are intended for the …
Knollenberg Collection, Group 26;Series 1Request for Report on Ship Repairs
Orders to ascertain information on repairs made to British ship now in port of Philadelphia, to determine whether it is being fitted as a merchant vessel or a vessel of war. The ship is identified as …
FO 5/2 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence: Series II, 1793, Consuls for John Temple, Phineas Bond,Request for reimbursement, payment for Presley Nevill, General St Clair, winter quarters, and working conditions
From Isaac Craig at Pittsburg, enclosed is Michael Stevens receipt for payment of carriage of General St. Clair; baggage and store to Pittsburg. Mentions General Wayne. If this cannot be done, plan to …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for payment to Samuel Meredith, Treasurer United States
Requests that Lieutenant William Marts of 2d Sub Legion of United States, make payment to Samuel Meredith, Treasurer United States, for monies received for recruiting service.
Northwest Territory PapersRequest for Orders
Indians have acted in hostile manner; Shepherd requests orders on how to act against them after General Wayne left the quarter.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Request for Issue of Uniform for John Byrne
The Secretary of War requests that a complete suit of uniform be issued to John Byrne, a recently disabled soldier of Captain Orme.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Request for Issue of Clothing to Knoxville
Directs the sending of soldiers' clothing to Knoxville, if possible via water routes as far as Richmond, Virginia.
Knollenberg Collection, Group 26;Series 1Request for Interpreter of Shawanese and Delaware tongue
Knox asks about a man at Fort Pitt, who was an excellent interpreter of Shawanese and perhaps Delaware tongue. Hodgdon forgot his name. He serves as boat pilot on Ohio River. Knox wants to employ …
James Robertson PapersRequest for Information on Bar Iron
Cover letter regarding: Fear of all bar iron being used for ship ballast, Christie requests amount needed by the United States so it can be purchased before supplies are depleted.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [1A-F2] (RG46)Request for information about Mr. Belli's Account for the Quartermaster General
John Stagg Chief Clerk inquires to what amount Mr Belli has drawn bills; which have Hodgdon accepted; and asks what sum of above for which no letter of advice have been received. Purpose is to inform …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
