Collection
42,880 items

Bank notes; supplies; arrival of India Men
05/25/1793 Autograph Letter SignedExpresses satisfaction in finding that several packages of bank notes arrived to the Quarter Master General. Will mention situation to Secretary of War in order to prevent any delay of supplies. …
James Robertson Papers
Balances due Legion of United States month of August 1792
04/18/1793 Document SignedPaymaster of troops of United States, Caleb Swan, submits balances due Legion of United States month of August 1792.
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)
Balance of recruiting money
12/07/1793 Copy of Signed DocumentPay to Samuel Meredith, Treasurer of United States, $136, balance of recruiting money.
Northwest Territory Papers
Balance Due a Detachment of Captain Slough's Men
06/08/1793 Draft Letter SignedEnclosed is a continuation of payments made until March 1st. Also forwarded is a packet of payrolls for payments made to detachments previous to March. There is a balance due Captain Slough's men …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Baggage and goods belonging to Indians
05/08/1793 Copy of Signed DocumentKnox asks that all the baggage and goods belonging to Indians under Captain Prior accompany them. Indians insist upon this.
Northwest Territory Papers- No image
Bad Doings of the Creeks and Cherokees
06/17/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentPiamingo warns Smith of the depredations of the Creeks and Cherokees and wonders why the Americans even bother to treat with Indians that will be at war with them until they are defeated. They have …
Printed Versions 
Awaiting List of Promotions & Appointments, as Essential to Legion Morale
03/08/1793 Author's Letterbook CopyWayne is anxiously awaiting the list of promotions and appointments in the Legion. He warns that the list is needed as a matter of morale and discipline.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3- No image
Avoiding Offensive Expeditions in Indian Country
05/29/1793 Document SignedThe Cabinet and Attorney General make their recommendations to the President regarding his reponse to the report of the Governor of Georgia respecting the depredations of Creek Indians within the …
Printed Versions 
Avoid Offensive Operations in Creek Country, Etc.
05/30/1793 Copy of documentIn this letter, Knox conveys President Washington's reply to Georgia Governor Telfair regarding Indian tensions arising from robbery and murder at Traders Hill in March 1793. Washington advises that, …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
Auditors Conclusions
12/04/1793 Autograph Letter SignedWell founded complaints caused auditor to be employed, but no deficiencies were found in pay made to 4th sub Legion.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)
Audibert discusses administrative matters with Knox
09/27/1793 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, advises Knox re War Office.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Audibert discusses administrative matters with Knox
09/24/1793 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, Audibert advises Knox regarding War Office business.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]- No image
Attacks by Marauding Indians
04/20/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentBlount reports on a recent series of murderous attacks by marauding Indians.
Printed Versions - No image
Attack on the People at the Hanging Maw's
06/12/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentMajor King reports on the murderous and unwarranted attack by Captain Beard and his mounted infantry on the people at the Hanging Maw's which seemed to be aimed as much at the white people as at the …
Printed Versions 
Asylum
08/16/1793 Autograph Letter SignedPresidential decision not to grant asylum to any armed vessel or privateer. Requests Governor's assistance in enforcing this new mandate.
Georgia Military Affairs, Volume 1,1775-1793.- No image
Assurance of Departure from Richmond
08/12/1793 Contemporary Copy of LetterApology for not following order to march to Gen. Wayne's HQ at Fort Washington, doubts of Lieutenant Fleming's ability to rejoin his troops.
Printed Versions 
Assignment of Brigadier General Posey
05/11/1793 Copy of Signed DocumentBrigadier General Posey will set out for headquarters next Monday. Requests that Craig have boat ready for descending Ohio River, as soon as Posey arrives at Pittsburgh.
James Robertson Papers
Assignment and Power of Attorney
05/02/1793 Document SignedPower of attorney for John Strobach, late a soldier in the Pennsylvania Line.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Assignment and Power of Attorney
02/05/1793 Document SignedPower of attorney for Joseph Martin of North Carolina; endorsed by Joseph Howell.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Assessment of Strength at All Posts & Garrisons, Disposition of Spies, and Details of Officer Shortage
03/30/1793 Author's Letterbook CopyWayne provides an assessment of troop and officer strength at each of the posts and garrisons under his command. He laments the shortage of qualified officers which has required the posting of …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3
Articles Received
08/06/1793 Autograph Letter SignedCapt. Hannah confirms receipt of a number of articles by way of the sloop "Thomas & Sally", Thomas Stitchel, Master.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Articles of Clothing for Captain Butler
05/17/1793 Autograph Letter SignedHodgdon is directed to send to Major Thomas Butler in Carlisle the articles of clothing listed in the enclosed return.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Articles for the Southward
07/09/1793 Autograph Letter SignedMr. Francis being out of town, Govett asks Hodgdon to inform him of the articles that have been ordered for the southward and he will endeavor to have them ready. The orders from the Treasury don't …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Arrival of money and inquiry on mode of conveyance
03/23/1793 Autograph Letter SignedAsks for information on the safe arrival of money by post. Asks for opinion on the mode of conveyance, since southern mails have been lately robbed.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.
Arrival of Letters; Guidance Requested Regarding Quarters for Officers' Families
11/01/1793 Autograph Letter SignedBoat arrived from Fort Washington with several large packets addressed to Secretary of War, and Oliver Wolcott, Junior, Esquire. Encloses letter from Quarter Master General. Also received letter from …
James Robertson Papers
