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Receipt of Captain William Winston for pay from Secretary of War witnessed by Carrington
Winston received $80 pay from Secretary of War Knox by hands of Edward Carrington.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Receipt of Account of Stores; Payment of Turnbull and Marmies
Acknowledges receipt of account of stores. Has written to O'Hara to pay Turnbull and Marmies' account.
James Robertson PapersReceipt from Samuel Hodgdon to Joseph Howell incidental expenses of ordnance department at New London in Virginia
Hodgdon received $1038.43 on account of incidental expenses of Ordnance Department of post at New London, Virginia agreeable to appropriation for repairs as directed by President of United States.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Receipt from Nicholas Hoffman to Samuel Hodgdon for purchasing bricks
Hoffman received $1500 for bricks for the office under orders of Secretary of War.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Receipt for Military Stores at West Point
Encloses receipt for 3 boxes of military stores sent by the Amboy Stage Boat from Captain Fleming at West Point, by order of General Knox.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Receipt & Forwarding to Congress of Highly Important Information
Wayne is sending to Knox the deposition and papers of Joseph Collins that provide secret information of such consequence that they should be made available to Congress.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Readiness and Strength of Wayne's Army; More on Filling Officer Vacancies
Wayne says he is ready for his army to descend the Ohio River which is now navigable due to recent heavy rains. Not counting the 800 men that will left in garrisons, he has 1200 effectives available …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Ration Money Due Boyer
Boyer notes that when he last saw Hodgdon he promised that as soon as the Commissioners for the Indian Treaty were dispatched, he would attend to the settlement of the ration money due Boyer. All he …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Raising of additional militia in Georgia, and controversy over Federal command of troops
From Fort Fidius, Gaither's correspondence includes two letters from Mr Bernard. Reports that Georgia Governor Telfair has published an order for raising 100 cavalry and 100 infantry militia, to be …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dQuestions Stated by the President regarding matters of France and relative to loans
Two documents: the first is a list of questions from the President to the Secretary of the Treasury regarding relations with France; the second is a memorandum of letters and documents in the …
Alexander Hamilton PapersQuestions About Certain Articles Provided by Stephen Bruce
Hamilton inquires about certain articles purchased from Stephen Bruce for the use of Captain Greaton and disallowed in the settlement of Greaton's account because they did not conform with the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Question Regarding Power to Negotiate
Speech sent to Commissioners concerning misunderstanding of boundary line between Indians and white people. Request immediate removal of settlers on Indian land.
Jonathan Cass PapersQuarter Master Stores and Clothing; Shortage of Musket Powder
Encloses returns of Quarter Master stores and clothing. Discusses shortage of musket powder and the need for large supply prior to campaign.
James Robertson PapersQuarrels with Genet, Etc.
Senator King states his objections to the actions of Citizen Genet who he believed was endangering US neutrality with regard to France's war with Spain and Britain.
Alexander Hamilton PapersQuantity of Lead
The Secretary of the Treasury has been requested to purchase a quantity of lead for public service. The Secretary of War wants Hodgdon to receive in store, from time to time, such quantities of lead …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Purchasing of Rations; Need for Cessation of Movement During Negotiations, for Safety of Negotiators
Rations should be purchased from Contractors near posts so that the prices will be reasonable. It is vital that no offensive actions or incursions into Indian territory be made while the treaty is …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Publishing the Rules of August 3rd
Jefferson has reflected on the proposition for publishing the rules of August 3rd and thinks that inserting them in the newspapers with the appropriate preface would be as effective as any other …
Thomas Jefferson PapersPublication concerning the Genet Affair
Letter from Secretary Hamilton to Secretary Knox, discussing publication concerning Genet Affair and their certificate which is to be attached.
John Jay PapersPublic Horses Left in Kentucky
Secretary of War asks to know number of public horses left by Hodgdon in Kentucky after campaign of 1791.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Public Horse injured or lame
Proctor expresses dissatisfaction with a horse. Mentions limp and that horse had been foundered or otherwise injured. Mentions Governor Mifflin and the Falls of Schuylkill.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Public Business
Jefferson discusses the public business which he takes the liberty of troubling Jackson with.
Thomas Jefferson Papers
