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An Account of the Yellow Fever Epidemic in Philadelphia
Reports that self and family, blessed be God, are nearly recovered from the malignant disorder in the city of Philadelphia. The scene has surpassed everything Hodgdon has seen before: the dying, …
James Robertson PapersAllocation of Public Stores
Allocation of public stores discussed.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [1A-F2] (RG46)Allocation of Money, Dispatches
Estimate for cost of horses by Quartermaster General enclosed. Block house to be build at mouth of Wheeling, requests information on hostile Indians near locations. Dispatches for General Wayne …
James Robertson PapersAll Possible Pains Taken to Execute Orders
Writer has done his best to execute O'Hara's orders, despite O'Hara's apparent disappointment. New wagons and axes are on their way. Hodgdon has informed Craig that clothing and powder have been sent …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Aid to Chickasaws
Documents to be forwarded to Chickasaws. U.S. will support Chickasaws who are currently at war with Creeks. Governor Blount attests to Creeks being "troublesome" to settlers.
James Robertson PapersAgreement Regarding the Entrance of French Vessels Into Our Ports
Knox outlines the ways in which vessels taken as prizes by the French should be handled if they are brought to American ports.
RG 1300 Executive PapersAgreement for Iron and Steel Works with Col. Patton
From North 3d Street number 73, Lardney refers to Resolution of Congress 16 January 1793 recommending to Governor of Georgia procurement of iron to make into steel. Refers to Legislature recommending …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Aggressions
Discusses armed vessels and militia.
Governor George Clinton Papers, Circular Letters and Letterbook of Official Correspondence and ProclamationsAftermath of Incident at Traders Hill St Mary's
Cussetahs pledge continued friendship. Because so many whites have been killed, do not see that they can influence matters any longer. Ask that the U.S. give a drubbing and burning to the perpetrators …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dAdvice and Opinion on Council Fire with Indians
Lincoln recapped events of council fire with hostile Indians at the rapids of the Miami River, advised against any military activities during treaty negotiations. Suspects Gen. Wayne of violating …
Benjamin Lincoln PapersAdvertisement of the Ration Contract for 1794
Notice is given that proposals will be received by David Henley at Knoxville in the territory southwest of the Ohio for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Advertisement for skilled gunsmiths
John Legg notes that when Joseph Perkins came through Fredericksburg, Virginia on the way to New London, Virginia, he published in the Virginia Herald and advertisement, paying $30 bank notes. Thus …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Advances to wives of Non Commissioned officers and privates
Swan acknowledges receipt of $63.50 in advances made by Howell to the wives of eight non-commissioned officers and privates, $108 to Elizabeth Balfour, and $30 to Samuel Hodgdon for Dr. Brown, a total …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Advances to the Representatives of Soldiers
Howell requests Swan's attention regarding the advances to the representatives of soldiers. For want of some arrangement in Swan's department, the thing was unavoidable but needs to be addressed.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Advances Made by Joseph Howell to Sundry Soldiers and Wives
Numerous advances of payment. List includes soldier's name, company, to whom paid, voucher number, and amount. Sent to Caleb Swan, paymaster, followed by numerous individual receipts.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Advances and estimates;
Discusses estimates and advances in Quarter Master's department.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Advance to Thomas Fisher
Thomas Fisher called on Butler to advance him a small sum to aid in his journey to Philadelphia. Butler advanced him six dollars which Hodgdon can refund to him by safe conveyance.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Advance to Col. Sargent, Etc.
The advance of $620 to Colonel Wintrhop Sargent for his pay, subsistence, and forage as Adjutant General in 1791 appears to Swan to have been authorized by Gen. Wilkinson's letter of January 1792 to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Advance for Abraham Morrow
Abraham Morrow, employed at present in repairing public arms, has applied for a further advance of $300. Although this application does not comport with general arrangements, considering Morrow's …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
