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Regarding returns of Pennsylvania troops and the need to maintain presence at Fort McIntosh
02/08/1785
Lt.Colonel Josiah Harmar encloses returns of Pennsylvania troops and reports to Pennsylvania President John Dickenson informing him of the likelihood that, upon abandoning the garrison, Fort McIntosh …
Printed Versions
Regarding Resolve of Congress in favor of late Colonel John Lawrence
03/08/1785 Letterbook Copy
Encloses Resolve of Congress in favor of late Colonel John Lawrence; charges against the officers of South Carolina Line for pay and subsistence.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Regarding request for audit of pay
08/17/1785 Letterbook Copy
Mr. Pierce wishes to close accounts of the Army as soon as possible. Therefore, requests that Wigton come to New York as soon as possible. Should bring all papers and vouchers necessary to complete …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Regarding receipt of loan certificates
01/25/1785 Contemporary Copy of Letter Signed
Elbridge Gerry sends a short note to Samuel Hodgdon regarding the receipt of loan certificates.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Regarding receipt of letters with certificates and settlement registers of the New Jersey line
01/16/1785 Author's Letterbook Copy
Acknowledges receipt of letters with certificates and settlement registers of the army regiments of the New Jersey line.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Regarding receipt of certificates and employment of additional clerks
01/18/1785 Letter
Acknowledges receipt of certificates and employment of additional clerks in the office due to the press of business.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Regarding punishment of forger of pay certificates
01/11/1785 Letter
Cited in Thompson to Howell, 01/23/1785. Discusses the case of and the punishment of a forger of pay certificates.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Regarding Plan to Salvage Damaged Powder
04/02/1785 Letterbook Copy
Refers to attempts to air out and salvage damaged powder, and possibly to the making of a contract with a third party to undertake that business. Also encloses return for March 1785 [not included].
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786.
Regarding Pennsylvania's desire to retain the service of their present officers
08/13/1785 Contemporary Printed Copy of Letter/Document (other than PL/PD)
John Dickinson sends to Henry Knox notification of Pennsylvania's desire to retain the service of their present officers.
Printed Versions
Regarding Pennsylvania's appointment of officers to command its quota of troops
10/20/1785 Printed or published transcription/modern copy
John Armstrong, Secretary of Pennsylvania, informs Henry Knox of the commonwealth's appointment of officers to command its quota of troops.
Printed Versions
Regarding Numbers & Subsistence for Prisioners and Indians at Fort Schuyler
10/07/1785 Autograph Letter Signed
Joseph Carleton, War Office, directs LtCol Nicholas Fish, Commander of New York troops, to provide an accurate number of prisoners and Indians being held at Fort Schuyler. Carleton needs an accurate …
Jonathan Cass Papers
Regarding need for multiple copies of the registry of settlement securities issued states for arrears due the Army
09/23/1785 Letter
Letter, discusses the need for multiple copies of the registry of settlement securities issued states for arrears due the Army; advises printing the registry.
Printed Versions
Regarding musters of Colonel Moylan's Regiment and the case of John Carrol
08/26/1785 Letterbook Copy
Provides information relating to muster of John Carroll and when he appeared on pay rolls. Muster of Moylan's Regiment is imperfect. Supposes that Carroll was mustered in fall of 1778.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Regarding Mr. Robert Dugan or Duncan's failure to account to the public for monies entrusted
03/29/1785 Letterbook Copy
Jackson encloses account of old monies charged to Mr. Robert Dugan or Duncan, paymaster of 4th North Carolina Regiment, who lives somewhere in Philadelphia. He has nothing due him, since he left at …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Regarding methods used by a forger to alter certificates of pay
01/12/1785 Author's Letterbook Copy
Discusses the methods used by a forger to alter certificates of pay.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Regarding measures adopted by Pennsylvania to raise troops in accordance with congressional mandate
05/19/1785 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Henry Knox sends to President John Dickinson a letter asking to be informed of the measures adopted by the state of Pennsylvania to raise troops in accordance with congressional mandate. Notes that …
Printed Versions
Regarding justness of pay
04/28/1785 Letterbook Copy
Discusses Roth's pay and issued certificates, Captain Armstrong's pay, Mr. Gordon's account, and the matter of depreciation and the invalid Regiment. Intends to give full justice, subjected to a …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Regarding Joseph Ashton's account
04/11/1785 Letterbook Copy
Refers to matter of settlement with Regimental agents and paymasters. Mr. Pierce indicated that settlement depended on the meeting of congress. Since this has since occurred, asks for Howell to give …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Regarding James Bray's whereabouts during the late war
12/07/1785 Letterbook Copy
Bray outlines his various assignments and whereabouts in the Army during the late war in order to procure over due payment.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Regarding Henry Knox's appointment as Secretary of War, and the matter of salary
03/08/1785
George Partridge sends to Henry Knox a letter informing him of his appointment by Congress to Secretary of the War Department and he asks Knox not to decline the position based on inadequate salary.
Printed Versions
Regarding Henry Knox acceptance of position of Secretary of War and anticipated date for assuming duties
03/17/1785 Letter
Henry Knox sends to Charles Thomson a letter notifying him of his acceptance of the position of Secretary of War and makes known his anticipated date for assuming the duties of the office.
Printed Versions
Regarding half pay or commutation for officers
03/30/1785 Letterbook Copy
Discusses entitlements to half pay, or commutation, for officers who left service in consequence of Resolve of Congress 31 December 1781. They are equally entitled as those who were deranged before …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Regarding German frauds and untrue discharges
04/23/1785 Letterbook Copy
Regarding German frauds, believes there is fresh reason that Bunner signed the untrue discharges. Says many of the men whose names are on discharges actually deserted to the enemy.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Regarding efforts to keep troops in service past expiration of enlistments, and matters of pay
07/17/1785 Printed or published transcription/modern copy
LtCol Harmar writes to John Armstrong to inform that every exertion will be made to keep the troops in service past the expiration of their enlistments. Harmar also asks the Council to protect …
Printed Versions
Regarding counterfeit certificates, commutation of Captains Wylis and Jordan
03/29/1785 Letterbook Copy
Expresses utmost astonishment respecting counterfeit certificates, the conveyance being material not only to the public, but to Pierce's character, as they may injure the reputation of the true and …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)