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Speculation Relative to Hamilton's Presence with the Army, Etc.
11/05/1794 Letter SignedAlong with a discussion of the submission by the insurgents in western Pennsylvania and whether or not the houses of Congress will meet, Washington informs Hamilton of attacks upon him by [Benjamin …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Specie to be sent
05/23/1794 Letterbook CopyThe Commissary of Military Stores has applied for the $15,000 as instructed, but Secretary Hamilton has declined to give him more than one third in specie. The specie is on its way to Pittsburgh via …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.- No image
Southwestern tribes of Indians
06/05/1794 Printed DocumentThe Secretary at War submits to Congress (in particular, the VP John Adams, President of the Senate) further information relative to the recent events upon the Southwestern frontiers, relating to …
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Southwest Territory Infantry
08/08/1794 Printed DocumentSecretary Knox encloses an abstract of pay due to the dismounted Infantry for the defensive protection of the Southwestern Territory, where William Blount is governor.
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Southwest Indian relations
12/29/1794 Printed DocumentLetter from the Secretary of War to the Governor of Southwest Territory, regarding Indian relations. Reiterates that the destruction of Lower Cherokee towns was not authorized. States that if any …
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Southwest Indian relations
11/07/1794 Printed DocumentLetter to Governor William Blount of Southwest Territory, regarding relations with the Southwestern Indians. Mentions one Bill Colbert, who happened upon a canoe with a Cherokee man and four prisoners …
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Southwest Indian relations
11/07/1794 Printed DocumentGeneral James Robertson tells Governor William Blount of Southwest Territory that he does not believe that any enemy Indians are in or around settlements, although some have taken off with horses. His …
Printed Versions 
Soliciting a Naval Appointment
07/08/1794 Letter fragmentCaptain Murray solicits a naval appointment from President Washington.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection- No image
Solicitation for troops in Tennessee
04/09/1794 Printed DocumentThe Secretary of War encloses to the President a letter from Doctor White of the Southwestern Territory (Tennessee) soliciting permanent troops for protection of the citizenry.
Printed Versions 
Sober, Industrious, & Active Men
09/17/1794 Autograph Letter SignedIf more artificers are wanted, Eastburn recommends two Johns, Langdon and Barras, who are known to be sober, industrious, and active men.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Slaves stolen by Creek Indians
1794 Printed DocumentMemorandum from the Agent of Indian Affairs. Seagrove believes that 60 to 70 black slaves have been stolen from Georgia by Creek Indians.
Printed Versions 
Sketch of the ground at the Rapids of the Miami of the Lake, showing the position of General Wayne's Army previous to and after the Action of 20 August 1794
08/20/1794 DocumentSketch of the ground at the Rapids of the Miami of the Lake, showing the position of General Wayne's Army previous to and after the Battle of Fallen Timbers, on 20 August 1794.
Nicholas Biddle Personal Papers.
Six Nations reply to speech delivered by General Chapin on 10 February 1794
04/21/1794 Copy of documentSpeech, declines invitation to Council at Venango; discusses boundary lines; discusses Indian confederacy; mentions Revolutionary War; mentions Congress; discusses Indian hostilities; discusses …
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Six Loads of Arms to Reading
09/19/1794 Letter SignedSix loads of arms have been sent on to Reading and the remainder will be sent soon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Six Loads by Andrew McClure
06/05/1794 Autograph Letter SignedSince the harvest is close at hand, Culbertson cannot go down for loads so he requests that Hodgdon send six loads to him by Andrew McClure who will provide a receipt.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Six Dark Lanthorns
06/17/1794 Autograph Letter SignedThe bill for six dark lanthorns for Joseph Baker which was sent to be receipted has not been returned.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Six Boxes of Musket Cartridges
08/26/1794 Autograph Letter SignedWychoff discusses the disposition of six boxes of musket cartridges addressed to Capt. Cornelius R. Sedam.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Situation Report on Foreign Diplomacy and Orders for Wayne in Ohio Country
03/31/1794 Recipient's Letterbook CopyIn a long and wide-ranging letter, Knox touches on a number of important subjects including the necessity of preventing American settlers from intruding on Spanish territory and the the prospect of …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3
Silver for the Chickasaws
07/21/1794 Autograph Letter SignedRequest for Tench Francis to provide silver arm bands, broaches, nose jewels, and ear bobs of varying sizes for the Chickasaw Indians.
Arthur G. Mitten Collection- No image
Sick soldiers of the New Jersey line
10/10/1794 Printed DocumentEncloses an account relating to sick soldiers of the New Jersey line. Desires that the surgeon, Robert Welford, refer the persons to him.
Printed Versions 
Shot Inspected Before It Leaves the Wharf
11/07/1794 Autograph Letter SignedHollingsworth announces that the following have landed at the usual place: 42 pieces of kentledge, 300 32-pound shot, and 170 24-pound shot, He'll be glad if the shot can be inspected before it leaves …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Shoes for the Militia Army
11/18/1794 Letter SignedThe Secretary of War wants Hodgdon, with all possible expedition, to forward three thousand pairs of shoes to Carlisle to be sent on to Bedford for the use of the militia army.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Shoes for Smith
09/18/1794 Letter SignedOne thousand shoes are to be transported to Frederick Town in Maryland for the militia, addressed to General Samuel Smith.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Shoes and hats of bad quality
07/17/1794 Printed DocumentThe Attorney for the District of Pennsylvania transmits to Hamilton a copies of letters from Secretary Knox and General Wayne relative to the bad quality of hats and shoes furnished for the use of the …
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Shoes & Blankets for Recruits at Charles Town
07/19/1794 Letter SignedHodgdon is asked to forward to Charles Town, Maryland blankets and shoes for the recruits at that place, addressed to Lt. Simon Geddes.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
