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Mr. Hamilton Was Taken with a Fever
It is reported to Knox that Alexander Hamilton has been taken with a fever and has been warned by Doctor Bellville that it would be extremely dangerous for him to venture out.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Movement of Troops; Safeguarding of Letters for Commander in Chief
Mentions his direction to Lieutenant Colonel Clarke to make provisions to send troops. Supposes that detachments at Marrietta and Gallipolis must have their boats with them. Captain Pratt's detachment …
James Robertson PapersMovement of Powder and Goods
Has sent powder forward in carts. Asks that shoes for the 1st Sub Legion be packed and marked. Clothing is nearly all on the road. On one of carts is a cask of China. Mentions shipment of sugar. Gives …
James Robertson PapersMovement of Detachment; Descending Ohio River Before the Ice; Letter for Governor of Kentucky
Detachment has marched from Carlisle to Pittsburgh. Hopes they arrive in season to descend Ohio River before onset of ice on the river. Light boat well manned will be wanted for conveying dispatches …
James Robertson PapersMorrow's Misfortune
Includes a copy of a letter from Clement Biddle and Thomas L. Moore describing the misfortune of Abraham Morrow who has suffered a great loss by fire. Morrow desires an advance of $250 and Biddle and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Monthly Returns, Packets of Correspondence, Powder, Flints and Cartridge Paper
Discusses monthly returns. Flints not the proper size. Powder to be sent to Legionville. Cartridge paper is nearly expended.
James Robertson PapersMoney; Requested Supplies
Has applied for money requested and has no doubt of receiving it. Is sorry the Army has made so little progress-the season was too far advanced. Has shipped nail rods. Files will go shortly. …
James Robertson PapersMoney; Journey to Philadelphia; Major Cass's baggage
Regrets that money did not arrive this post. If so, would have been sooner prepared for journey to Philadelphia. Drew on Hodgdon in favor of John Wilkins Junior $205. Hamilton the waggoner just …
James Robertson PapersMoney, Invoice of Clothing, Arrival of Valentine Pancake, Condition of Wagons, Additional Transportation Charges
Received $5000 and invoice of clothing for 2d Sub Legion. Valentine Pancake arrived with cavalry clothing and suits. Mentions broken shafts and gumbrels, Mr. Culbertson's wagons. Because stores are …
James Robertson PapersMoney Wanting in the Commissary of Military Stores
From Quartermaster General's Dept. and Commissary of Military Stores Dept. Account Book. Estimate of monies wanting in the Commissary of Military Stores Department
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Money to Quarter Master General; Wampum; Money for Captain Prior
Quarter Master General's agent will transmit sum of $5000. Hopes interpreters Mr. Wilson and Mr. Ash answer purpose of commissioners. Asks about the wampum. Discusses conditions by which Captain Prior …
James Robertson PapersMoney sent to Head Quarters
Received money of Colonel Mentges and sent packet to Head Quarters, Captain Crawford in charge. Expresses thanks for the wine; further supply of nails wanted. Asks for account of monies remitted on …
James Robertson PapersMoney Required
Craig uncertain of exact amount of money required to fulfill needed, lists various reasons for expenditure. Invoices enclosed. Location of various troops under several officers listed.
James Robertson PapersMoney Requested; Proper Estimates
Will attempt to obtain money requested by Craig, but notes that Craig did not provide a precise estimate of objects requested. Captain Cooke's detachment marches from Carlisle. Worries that Ohio River …
James Robertson PapersMoney Placed in the Hands of James Seagrove, Agent to the Creeks
It appears that James Seagrove, Agent to the Creek Nation, is authorized to draw four thousand dollars, the authorization for which has been provided by the War Department.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Money Needed on Western Territory
From Quartermaster General's Dept. and Commissary of Military Stores Dept. Account Book. Estimate of the sum necessary to procure the listed stores wanted for the Army and Laboratory on the Western …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Money matters; whiskey for troops at Fort Franklin
Hodgdon forwards $5000 for purposes mentioned in letter of 13th. Will go to the Secretary of Treasury on supplying troops at Fort Franklin with whiskey and will transmit decision.
James Robertson PapersMoney in Swan's Possession
Swan provides a statement of the money in his possession including sums related to transactions with the following: the contractor at Fort Washington, Captain Mills, Daniel Britt (refund for amount …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Money Forwarded; Dispatches for General Wayne; Forwarding of Stores
Forwarded packet for commander in chief with security detachment on small boat. Will inform Quarter Master General regarding receipt of sum and all other transactions. Will ensure no delay in …
James Robertson PapersMoney forwarded, treaty talks at Sandusky
The Commissary of Military Stores sends payment by post, believing it safer and more expeditious than private conveyances. Mentions the treaty talks of Sandusky and its commissioners, Lincoln, …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Money Forwarded, Delivery
Money requested by Craig is forwarded, other payments discussed. Knox mentions delivery of Indian baggage.
James Robertson PapersMoney Forwarded to Nicholas Hoffman for Purchasing Bricks
Hoffman receives check for $1500 for purpose of purchasing bricks under orders of Secretary of War.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
