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Provide Answers to Captain George Fleming Queries
Captain George Fleming wants to know cost of carriages made in Philadelphia, for cannon sent from West Point, and what a carpenter would charge of making carriages for eight inch howitzers. Stagg …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Protection of Norfolk
President acknowledged need to protect Norfolk but did not want to authorize any actions that could incur expenses the U.S. could not fund.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersProtection of Frontier
Protection of frontier from every danger impractical, therefore Executive will assess situations presented and distribute troops accordingly. Proposed treaty with Indians from north of the Ohio …
Executive CommunicationsProtection of Commissioners
Discussed governance of North Western Indians and treaty to be held in Sandusky. Requests protection of commissioners from hostile Indian attacks.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersProtection for Bearer of Money
Requests protection for Jacob H[a]deman who was entrusted with transporting money down the Ohio River for army.
James Robertson PapersProtecting foreign ships in our harbors
Secretary Knox directs Governor Edward Telfair of Georgia to intercede to protect foreign ships in his harbors. Mentions the militia of the state of Georgia.
Henry Knox PapersProspects of aid, magazine of arms, calling up militia of neighboring states
Georgia Governor Telfair expresses peculiar satisfaction in contemplating prospect of aid and arrangement of calling militia from neighboring states in case of general hostility. Refers to the …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dProspects for Peace Following the Killing of Indians and David Cornell
Bernard gives an account of the killing of Indians vicinity of Spanish Creek and Colerain Station. David Cornell, headman of Tuckabachees was conducting business for James Seagrove, Creek Indian …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dPropriety of Claims Required to Conciliate the Indians
Hamilton questions the propriety of the claims by certain officers who were taking measures to conciliate the neighboring Indians. He argues that the expense incurred is excessive when compared to the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Proposed Indian Assortment
O'Hara expresses his wish that Hodgdon had received his letters regularly so that Hodgdon would know his opinion regarding the proposed Indian assortment.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Proposed defense of Norfolk, Matters Regarding Foreign Vessels in American Harbors and Waters
Jefferson has received the letters from the British Consul at Norfolk and the information of Henry Tucker, and has passed them to the President. The legislature has not considered the idea of putting …
Thomas Jefferson PapersProper Handling of Correspondence to General Wayne
Major Craig seek clarification from Secretary Knox regarding the proper handling of correspondance intended for General Wayne.
Isaac Craig PapersProper Dispositions in the War & Treasury Departments
Hamilton recommends the process by which the speedy discharge of the troops and the redistribution of supplies and equipment may be accomplished.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Promotion of Cornelius Sedam to Captain
President of United States, with advice and consent of senate, has promoted Sedam to Captain in 1st Sub Legion in service of United States, vice Captain Montfort, killed 23 April 1792.
[Empty Placeholder Collection for Incomplete Collection Associations.]Prolonged Negotiations with Six Nations
Commissioners enclose copy of speech to Six Nations proposing peace, no reply from Indians. Commissioners fear a closing of negotiations prior to completion of treaty due to prolonged waiting for …
Claus PapersProcedures for managing recruit payrolls
Letter, describes payments to privates and non-commissioned officers; discusses receipts of payments to recruits.
Thompson Family PapersProcedure for Returning Ships Brought as Prizes into U.S. Ports By French Privateers
Referring to the privateers mentioned in the U.S.-French agreement concerning French ships in U.S. ports, Knox directs that any prizes brought by French privateers into Connecticut ports be given back …
Jonathan Trumbull Jr. PapersProcedure for Filling Vacancies & Preparations for Move Down the Ohio
There are a number of vacancies in the officer corps due to resignation, court martial, and even one suicide. Wayne wants to know the correct procedure for filling these vacancies. Since it appears …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3
