Collection
42,880 items
Unpaid Debts
Ledger of accounts unpaid by Oneida Indian Chief, Peter Otsiquette, deceased. Money amount recorded in "York currency."
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Unloading of Powder & Shot at the Wharf
Hollingsworth declares that he is ready to receive the powder and shot at the public wharf during high tide at one o'clock. However, Mr. Edwards is at the wharf with shot and 45 pieces of kentledge so …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Unlawful Increase of Force on Ships in Ports of the United States
Neutrality of United States dictated that no ships need additional weapons. The arming of vessels by United States ships, or the arming of vessels in U.S. water is unlawful. Rule sent to all other …
C. E. French Collection.Unlawful American Incursions into Spanish Territory
Knox warns Wayne of the evil intentions of some Americans to invade Spanish territory and orders him to establish a post at Fort Massac to prevent--peacefully if possible, violently if necessary--such …
Anthony Wayne PapersTwo Houses For Sale
Nicholson announces that the price for his two houses at the corner of Chestnut and Tenth Streets is eight thousand pounds cash. The lots are large and back up to George Street. The stables and coach …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Two Brass Twelve-Pounders
The Secretary of the Treasury requests that two brass t welve-pounders. borrowed from the Governor of Pennsylvania, be placed in perect readiness for service.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Twenty Thousand Dollars for Virginia's Militia
Twenty thousand dollars is remitted to Edward Carrington, the Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to pay the Militia for service in 1790 protecting the frontiers.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Twenty Suits of Infantry Clothing
Hodgdon is directed to have packed up and transported to the recruiting service at Lancaster, addressed to Ensign Levi McClean, twenty suits of infantry clothing, leaving out the linen overalls. Also …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Twelve-Pounders for Fort Mifflin
Hodgdon is directed by the Secretary of War to send to Fort Mifflin six iron twelve-pounders with carriages.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Twelve Horses
The twelve horses that Hodgdon wants purchased are available a few miles from Lamberton but Hodgdon should specify the size and price of the horses he wants before Hunt can act on his request.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Trunk & Mattress to Pittsburgh
Hodgdon should forward to Pittsburgh a trunk and mattress, the baggage of Dr. Courman, who has gone forward to join the Army.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Troops Paid, Stoppages to Accounts, Accounts Current
Paymaster accounts and activities.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)Troops Intended for Charleston
The detachment of troops intended for Charleston cannot embark for eight or ten days. The matter with Capt. Strong relative to his vessel should therefore be settled.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Trimming for Officers' Hats
Captain Howe observes that he is completing the hats and cockaids for his company and notes that his officers need trimming for their hats. To meet this need, he requires lace and hat bands with …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Treaty with the Six Nations of Indians
Pickering concludes a treaty with the Six Nations in which empahsis is placed on providing domestic animals and instruments of husbandry intended to introduce the blessings of civilizations to the …
Transcribed Treaties and Conventions Advised and Ratified by the Senate. (RG46) (M200, Roll 2)Treaty with the Oneida, Tuscarora, and Stockbridge Indians
As a reward for their friendship and service during the Revolutionary War, the Oneidas, Tuscaroras, and Stockbridge Indians are promised a new church in addition to grist mills and saw mills and …
Transcribed Treaties and Conventions Advised and Ratified by the Senate. (RG46) (M200, Roll 2)Treaty with the Cherokee Nation
This document reaffirms the terms of the Treaty of Holston with the Cherokee Nation, with an addendum regarding fair compensation for Indian land and punishment for the theft of horses owned by white …
Transcribed Treaties and Conventions Advised and Ratified by the Senate. (RG46) (M200, Roll 2)Treaty Between United States and Delaware, Shawnee, and Miami Nations
Wayne addressed all chiefs of the three nations and accepted their hands in friendship and peace. Warrior Chiefs accept peace treaty.
Anthony Wayne PapersTreasury Department Circular to the Collectors of the Customs
Fortifications of Baltimore harbor required, authorized the hiring of laborers and the acquisition of materials. Advised on keeping accounts of expenses and how funding will occur. Request name of …
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908.Travel Plans
Quartermaster General O'Hara will travel to Pittsburgh tomorrow, request to deliver enclosed letter to Levi McClean.
James Robertson PapersTravel of Troops, Seneca Attacks
Unknown arrival date of Capt. Heath's detachment from Winchester. Attacks of Seneca Indians on troops at Fort Franklin prompted request for reinforcements. Enclosed depositions on Indian attacks.
James Robertson PapersTravel Expences of Paymasters
Reasonable travel expences incurred in the performance of the duties of paymasters should be allowed as long as they are substantiated by receipts.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Transporting the Baggage of Hutchins' Detachment
The Secretary of War has asked Hodgdon to transport the baggage of Lieutenant Hutchins' detachment which is ready to march to Pittsburgh. There will be sixty men including several convalescents.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
