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Arrival of Baggage & Trunks
Notes carelessness of boatman running aground which cause detention for 24 hours. Scott notes that the baggage had not arrived in New York that morning but he is taking the trunks with him on the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arrangement for the Payment of the Troops
Arrangement made by the Secretary of War with the Bank of the United States on the 9th of January 1793, for the purpose of providing for the remittance of two months pay for the troops to the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arrangement for the Pay of Commissioned Officers
Enclosed is the arrangement for the pay of the Commissioned Officers of the Army. It should be noted that the payments intended in this arrangement will be facilitated by the transmission of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arms for Vessels
Describes new rules concerning the fitting and arming of ships by belligerent nations in ports or harbors of the United States.
Governor George Clinton Papers, Circular Letters and Letterbook of Official Correspondence and ProclamationsArming Vessels
Regulations concerning arming and equipping ships by belligerent powers in ports of the United States.
Governor George Clinton Papers, Circular Letters and Letterbook of Official Correspondence and ProclamationsArming & Equipping Belligerent Vessels
A list of regulations for the regional arming and equipping of belligerent vessels for military service.
Thomas Jefferson PapersApproval to Transport Money
Secretary of War approved transport with confidential driver.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Appropriate Implementation of State Militias, Etc.
Letter, describes measures to prevent foreign arms and aggression; discusses fitting and manning vessels as privateers; discusses neutrality of United States; mentions the power of the governor to use …
RG 1300 Executive PapersAppointment of Thomas Posey as Brigadier General
President of United States, with advice and consent of senate, has appointed Posey a Brigadier General in the Army of United States. Asks to signify acceptance. Encloses pay, rations, and emoluments.
Thomas Posey Papers, M228.Appointment of Captain Constant Freeman as agent for War Department for Troops in Georgia
Knox informs Major Gaither that Captain Constant Freeman has been appointed as agent of War Department for troops in Georgia. Asks that Gaither afford Freeman all assistance in exercise of duty. …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dAppointment in Legion of United States
Brigadier General Thomas Posey accepted his appointment in the Legion of the United States on 11 March 1793.
Thomas Posey Papers, M228.Appointment as Surgeon's Mate
Prior asks whether the General Order respecting the appointment of Surgeon's Mates is the same as the original order received by General St. Clair.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Appointment as Commissioner to Treat with Hostile Indians
Lincoln is notified of his appointment as a Commissioner to treat with the Indians north of the Ohio. The other Commissioners will be Governor Randolph and Colonel Pickering.
Robert Goodloe HarperAppointment as agent in Southwest Territory
Secretary Knox notes that the objects of expense, having been considerably multiplied by recent occurrences in the Southwest Territory, has been deemed advisable with approbation of President of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Appointing a Confidential Agent of the Quartermaster's Department
Craig must appoint a confidential agent of the quartermaster department if one does not already exist and balance [Lieutenant Colonel] Sprout in Marietta.
Solomon Sibley PapersAppoint Someone to Receive Spirits
Secretary Knox is informing Quartermaster General James O'Hara that he is enclosing an extract of a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, as well as the orders for Major Craig. He is to appoint …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Anxious for the Subordinate Paymasters' Account, Etc.
Howell admits that he has not had the leisure to examine the following accounts: the box of accounts forwarded by Colonel Sargent, Mr. Britt's accounts, and the accounts of the several officers that …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Answer of W. Payne to James Seagrove
Payne tells Seagrove that the has heard his talk; cannot answer all on this day. Will answer next day after consulting his people. Says that his Indians don't know so much as the white people. Has …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dAnswer of the Commissioners to Captain Brandt's Speech
Answer of the Commisioners of the United States to the speech delivered yesterday by Captain Brandt in behalf of the Western Indians.
Superintendent General's Office, 1791-1828Answer of Mr Payne the Great Simanolla and Lochaway King to James Seagrove Creek Agent of Indian Affairs
A talk that Payne promised to give to Seagrove. Speaks of all men as having one father and one mother. Relates a story he heard from the old people that the world was once covered by the great water …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dAnswer of Federal Commissioners for Conference at Sandusky to speech delivered by Captain Brant on behalf of western Indians
Delivered by interpreter Captain Brant on behalf of Western Nations, Commissioners restate questions and issues presented by Western Indians previous day. Commissioners express regret at warlike …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dAnn Gray's Account of the Murders of Moffitt and Herring
Sworn before E Hubbard, Justice of Peace, Mrs Ann Gray was at Robert Seagrove's store at Traders Hill on St Marys in the care of John Fleming when the robbery and murder took place on 11 March 1793. …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
