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Craig discusses funding and currency with Howell
Major Craig confirms receipt of monies sent by Joseph Howell.
Isaac Craig PapersCovering the Sums Advanced to Officers for Recruiting, Etc.
It was Howell's intention to pay officers through March and no further as he had done with recruits at the various places of rendezvous, but he had to deviate from this arrangement to cover sums …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Courier to carry cash to Pittsburgh
Asks for a reliable courier to carry cash to Pittsburgh.
Misc CollectionCouncil meeting in which the Commissioners of the United States, Colonel Simcoe, military officers and Indians from the council assembled
Commissioners report that on 29 June 1793, they embarked at Fort Erie for Sandusky, but winds not favorable and returned. On 30 June, winds still unfavorable; nevertheless commissioners embarked on …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dCost of Carriages
Included is an extract of a letter from George Fleming to Henry Knox in which Fleming wants to know the cost of the carriages made in Philadelphia for the caravan sent during February before last. He …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Correspondence for General Wayne and Officers; Ohio River Ice; Buildings at Wheeling
Will forward letters for Commander in Chief General Wayne and officers. At present Ohio River obstructed by ice. Captain Cook not yet arrived; expected soon. Regarding buildings at Wheeling, provides …
James Robertson PapersCOPY: List of Repairs
Detailed list of repairs made to a merchant ship in port of Philadelphia.
FO 5/2 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence: Series II, 1793, Consuls for John Temple, Phineas Bond,Copy of Letter from the Secretary of War to Thomas Holt
Knox advised on protection of Elizabeth Town from hostile forces.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Copy of a talk from the Big Warrior of the Cussetahs
Undated, but probably around May 1793. Timothy Barnard delivered a talk from Big Warrior of Cussetahs, and two chiefs of same town. Upper Creeks profess continued friendship. Cowetas, Chehaws, …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dCopy of a Letter from the Secretary of War To the Governor of Virginia
Information from Thomas Holt on possibility of Negro uprising. Offered guard over small magazine in New London, Virginia and all expenses related to protection from uprising to be paid for by U.S.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)COPY Assurances Regarding British Vessel
Bond replies to Knox's letter of July 31 on behalf of the British Minister. He assures Knox that he respects the US Government, and that the British vessel being investigated by the US is not …
FO 5/2 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence: Series II, 1793, Consuls for John Temple, Phineas Bond,Contract to Transport Items to Niagara
Particular details of the contract and the acquisition of boats and barges for transport.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersContract for Provisions
U.S. cannot assume contracts or costs associated with them as entered into by Virginia.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersContinuation of War
Inability to agree on boundary line between Indian Nations and U.S. the U.S. could not reach a peace agreement with the Western Indian Nations.
Archive Reports 1891Consideration of Public Opinion and U.S. Reputation in Possible Indian War
Knox expresses concern regarding the public's negative reaction to an Indian war and hopes that the current peace negotiations are successful. He fears that an Indian war will inevitably result in the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Considerable Quantity of Forage
William McHenley has, agreeable to contract with the Quartermaster General, delivered a considerable quantity of forage to Muskingham near Fort Washington. Not having his vouchers previous to Col. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Confrontation with Indians at Spanish Creek
Captain Randolph reports from Colerain Station, west of St. Marys Georgia, that Mr McDonald saw some Indians on the path. Randolph responded by sending out men. They fell in with Indians at Spanish …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dConfirming the Payments of Captain Walls' Company
Benjamin Mifflin, writing as acting accountant for the War Department, writes to Caleb Swan acknowledging Swan's receipt of the cash remitted to him through Doctor Carmichael. Mifflin includes in the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Confidential Trusty Man
Ensign George Baynton is ordered to readiness as he will repair to the headquarters of General Wayne with the pay for the army. Hodgdon is directed to furnish him with a horse, saddle, and bridle and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Conducting the Security of the Frontier in Georgia
In the conduct of Indian affairs, Knox directs Major Gaither "to calm every attempt to raise a storm....and let this idea govern all your conduct" Knox calls the robbery and murder at Traders Hill the …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dConducting the Security of the Frontier
Secretary Knox informs Major Gaither that Captain Freeman will be the federal agent to the troops in Georgia. Knox implores economy in every aspect of Gaither's conduct.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
