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Money forwarded by Colonel Mentges
The Commissary of Military Stores informs the Quartermaster General that he has forwarded money via Colonel Mentges. Hopes they go speedily and safely to hand. All the drafts have been paid.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Money Forwarded and Newspapers Enclosed
Forwards $5000 in post notes to close up accounts to the first of ensuing year. Newspapers enclosed.
James Robertson PapersMoney for John Wilkins, Etc.
Craig has been under the necessity of drawing on Hodgdon $205 for John Wilkins.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Money for James O'Hara
William Knox writes on behalf on Hodgdon, who is out of town. Forwards money, for which James O'Hara, Quarter Master General, is accountable. Also sends on the present week's newspapers for O'Hara.
James Robertson PapersMoney drawn for use of Quarter Master Department
Informs Knox of money drawn for use of Quarter Master Department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Money Charged to General James Wilkinson's Account
Swan explains the $553 that have been charged to General Wilkinson's account. $500 was to go to Major Adair's militia who were to be discharged following their defeat with St. Clair.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Money and Indian Department accounts
Received money in post notes. Will inform Quarter Master General. Encloses accounts for Indian Department.
James Robertson PapersMoney Advances; Dispatches for General Wayne; Delivery of Stores for Army
Has requested to Secretary of Treasury to advance $5000. Keep the Quarter Master General constantly informed of the sums drawn. Dispatches for General Wayne must be transmitted instantly by express …
James Robertson PapersMoney Advanced to Doctors Balfour & Brown
The money Howell had advanced to the accounts of Dr. George Balfour and Dr. Charles Brown, being deducted from his estimate, cannot be considered as money in Swan's hands to be appropriated to their …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Military Force Authorized
Executive Dept. authorized an augmentation to vessels for increased military support against foreign war ships in U.S. ports.
FO 5/2 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence: Series II, 1793, Consuls for John Temple, Phineas Bond,Military Clothing Possibly Infected with Yellow Fever
Reports that a infectious fever rages in Philadelphia. Took its rise not far from ordnance store on Water Street in which the clothing for the troops was deposited and packed up for transportation. …
James Robertson PapersMessage to the Indians
Message sent to Indian Nations represented at the Council at the Rapids of the Miami River. Request an answer. Message relates to disputes over the boundary line.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersMessage to the Chickasaw Nation from Secretary at War
Knox speaks on behalf of President Washington to the Chickasaw Nation
Henry Knox PapersMessage to Indian Nations at the Rapids of Miami requesting an answer to speech given 14 days ago
On 13 August 1793, commissioners concluded to send a message to Indian nations assembled at the foot of Rapids of Miami River. In letter dated 14 August, and written at Captain Elliot's place, they …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dMessage to Assembled Chiefs at Rapids of Miami River
Copies of transactions sent to Chiefs of Western Indian Nations, Commissioners expressed disappointment that a peace treaty could not be reached.
Archive Reports 1891Message from Secretary of War Henry Knox to the Hanging Maw sent by Governor Blount on the Incident at Hanging Maw
Knox conveys the wishes of President of United States General George Washington, who expresses indignation at the attack made upon him [presumably attack and murder by Major Beard and his men at …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dMessage from Federal Commissioners instructed to treat with hostile Indians north of the Ohio to Cornplanter, New Arrow, and other Seneca Chiefs
Randolph informs Cornplanter, New Arrow, and the other Seneca chiefs that the treaty negotiations at Sandusky have been delayed. General Lincoln expected in a few days; is traveling via Mohawk River …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dMentges sends reports on stores to Henry Knox
Mentges sends the following reports to Secretary Knox: the return on public property on hand with the commissary of military stores department in the district of Maryland and Delaware under the …
Inspection Report From Francis Mentges to the Secretary of War Relating to Military Stores in the District of Maryland and Delaware, Sep 16, 1793.Memorandum of instructions on treaty negotiations given to Captain Hendricks by Colonel Pickering.
Instructions from the Commissioners to Captain Hendricks. Hostile Indians claim boundary as Ohio; commissioners suggest that Hendricks consider the following in order to explore Indian flexibility on …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dMeeting with the Council of the Indians
The Commissioners inform McKee that they have arrived at the Detroit River and are ready to move to Sandusky in preparation for their meeting with the nations of Indians at the rapids of the Miami. …
Superintendent General's Office, 1791-1828
