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Concern about Kentucky Troops
Extract from General Anthony Wayne to Secretary Knox. Discusses late arrival and concern about General Scott's Kentucky troops.
Anthony Wayne PapersCommunications to the Committee of Inquiry
General St. Clair allowed fifty dollars for his two communications to the Committee of Inquiry which Webb hopes that Hodgdon will have no objection to paying for. Twenty dollars should cover the cost …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Communication Between Philadelphia, New York, & Baltimore, Etc.
The Letters which you will receive herewith are all that have come to the Office since your departure. I have not yet received an answer from Genl. Moylan. His residence is in Chester County 30 miles …
Thomas Jefferson PapersCommittee Report, Expenses of Naval Force
List of costs for arming ships to sufficiently protect American merchants from Algerian corsairs.
FO 5/4 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.Commitment to Peace with the United States
Dispatch from White Lieutenant or Tuskena Atca, for himself and the Upper Creek Towns, to James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent, interpreted and delivered by Stephen Sullivan. White Lieutenant pledges …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dCommissisoners for Indian Affairs, Etc.
O'Hara congratulates his country on the appointment of the Commissioners of Indian Affairs. He is convinced that all that can be done consistent with the health and safety of the Union may be expected …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Commissioners request for money due to delay of treaty proceedings and payment of batteaux men
Commissioners report that they paid and discharged their batteauxmen [boat operators]. Need more money because of delay in treaty proceedings. Request $461.75.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dCommissioners Report Their Arrival at Fort Erie
Federal Commissioners to Major Craig [letter no. 1] on arrival at Fort Erie and delivery of letters by separate conveyance to Major General Anthony Wayne and General Knox, and refusal of western …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dCommissioners Clarifying Misunderstanding
Commissioners announced they would anxiously wait for reply from Council at Rapids of the Miami River.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersCommissioners Appointed to Deal With Indians; Howitzers to Be Sent
Upon approval of the President, the howitzers requested by Wayne will be provided. The President has appointed three Commissioners to negotiate with the Indians.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Commissioners Advise No Movement, Lest Indians Interpret it as Hostile
Peace commissioners advise Knox that Wayne should not undertake any movement, lest it provoke the Indians.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Commissioner's Notes on Treaty Proceedings
Before arrival of commissioners at the council house from Navy Hall, while waiting for them, Captain Brandt spoke. He noted that it was agreed at the Rapids [of Miami River] that Indians should come …
Benjamin Lincoln PapersCommandeering Ships
Agreement between U.S. government and Ministry of France on conditions of commandeering ships in U.S. waters. Requests clarification on how to proceed if there is no French consul at port.
Georgia Military Affairs, Volume 1,1775-1793.Colonel Strong's Movements Alarm Indians; Logistics & Personnel of Legion
The peace commissioners are alarmed by Col. Strong's movements so they must be halted immediately. Various logistical and personnel matters are discussed.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Clothing; the Inevitable Campaign; Raging Yellow Fever in the City
Will make use of the information on the tumbrils. Mentions invoices of clothing for 3rd and 4th Sub Legions, noting the inevitability of the upcoming campaign [against Indians]. Describes the mortal …
James Robertson PapersClothing, Stores, Disbursements, Pay Problems
Lieutenant Whistler left with his detachment in charge of clothing and stores. Mentions abstract of disbursements, shipment of clothing, Captain Crawford's complaints that some are not paid.
James Robertson PapersClothing Stores for Capt. Pratt's Command
This is a return of clothing, military and quartermaster's stores wanting to complete a detachment of recruits, under the command of Capt. John Pratt, on their march from Trenton to Pittsburgh. The …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing Shipped; Fever Rages in City
Clothing for 3rd Sub Legion is on the road. A wasting and destructive fever rages in the city. Before this reaches Craig, Hodgdon comments that he shall probably have one or more to mourn in his …
James Robertson PapersClothing Received
On November 6th Hannah received Hodgdon's letter from Capt. Elwood informing him that specific articles of clothing were on board his vessel all of which were in good order.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Troops at Knoxville
The General thinks that there is a possibility that the clothing for the troops at Knoxville was sent at the time Mr. Allison went from there at the beginning of September. Hodgdon is directed to find …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Thompson's Recruits
The Secretary of War wants Hodgdon to inform him when the clothing for Lt. Thompson's recruits at Lancaster was sent. He had not received them as of 17 July.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Heth's Company
Hodgdon is directed to have packed up and transported by water to Richmond in Virginia clothing for Captain John Heth's company of infantry. He is recruiting at that rendezvous and requests twenty …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
