Documents - Papers of the War Department

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Punishing the Whiskey Rebels.
09/24/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Hamilton informs Governor Lee of Maryland of the disappearance of the Whiskey Rebellion in that state. Writes that President Washington saw with great satisfaction the "excellent …
Printed Versions
Public service and naval power
04/02/1794 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter to the Secretary of War, discussing the building of a frigate and the functions of a Naval Department.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Provisions Used and Required; Reclaiming Site of St. Clair's Defeat; Skirmishes with Indians
01/08/1794 Author's Letterbook Copy
Wayne will forward returns of stores used, and transmit supply needs for coming months; encloses list of men whose enlistments will expire before June, and lists new promotions. Notes conclusion of …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3
Provisions Return for Eleven men for port, Pays on Extra duty in the laboratory commencing June 13th & Ending 16th.94 [?].
06/13/1794 Document Signed
Receipt of muster, ration, and pay.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
Provisions granted to Indian chief
11/04/1794 Printed Document
Informs Governor William Blount of Southwest Territory that Indian chief Tickagiskee recently arrived at Tellico Block House with about 300 Indians. They requested provisions, which were granted. …
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Provisions for New Jersey Militia
09/12/1794 Letterbook Copy
Requested information on what to provide the militia currently staying at Hunt's post.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801
Provisions and contractors
10/15/1794 Printed Document
The Commissioners of the Revenue states that it is the opinion of Secretary Knox that provisions amounting to $37,000 be laid in by the contractors for 1795.
Printed Versions
Provisioning the Westward Expedition Against the Insurgents
09/12/1794 Autograph Draft Letter Signed
The agent at Trenton and the Contractors at Philadelphia, Reading, and Lancaster will supply most of the provisions needed to get to Carlisle.For the route westward it should be ascertained whether …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
Provisional appointment of John Morgan as naval constructor of 44 gun frigate to be constructed at Norfolk Virginia
08/08/1794 Letterbook
Henry Knox informs John Morgan of his provisional appointment as naval constructor for 44 gun frigate, Norfolk Virginia; this on condition that Morgan can be spared duties procuring timber for ship …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Proving the Cannon Being Cast at Providence
11/19/1794 Letter Signed
Hodgdon is to transport the following to Providence, Rhode Island addressed to Colonel Jeremiah Olney: 6,700 pounds of cannon powder, 204 32-pound shot, and 564 24-pound shot for proving the cannon …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Providing Transportation for Hutchins' Detachment
11/17/1794 Letter Signed
It is utterly impossible that one wagon can accomodate Hutchins' detachment. Sixteen men are to go westward and some of them are not able to carry their knapsacks or muskets. The certainty of bad …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Providing Campbell with a Worthy Mount
11/17/1794 Autograph Letter Signed
The bearer, Robert Campbell, has arrived with a worn down horse so Slough has given him an express horse so that he can be delivered safely to Hodgdon at Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Protection of the Mero District
11/22/1794 Printed Document
Governor William Blount of Southwest Territory writes Brigadier General James Robertson on the degree of protection for the Mero District. Discusses the militia to be in service. Also requests that …
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Protection of the Mero District
06/14/1794 Printed Document
The Governor of the Southwest Territory (Tennessee) encloses a copy of a letter from the Secretary of War which ordered him to extend a degree of protection to the district of Mero. Discusses the …
Printed Versions
Protection of ports and harbors South Carolina
03/24/1794 Autograph Letter Signed
Protection of harbors at South Carolina discussed, requested a return on all usable cannons.
Governor's Messages
Protection of Pennsylvania and Standing Armies
04/02/1794 Autograph Letter Signed
Bradford describes in detail the constitutionally acceptable methods of defending the port of Philadelphia and the frontiers. Discusses the affects of war in Europe on trade and peace in United …
Gilder Lehrman Collection.
Protection of Districts
04/14/1794 Copy of Signed Document
Secretary Knox informs Governor William Blount that he is authorized by President of United States to make arrangements for the protection of districts in Southwest Territory, provided that the …
James Robertson Papers
Protection in Southwest Territory
10/1794 Printed Document
Major Doyle informs General James Robertson that Ensign Bird and his detachment has arrived. Discusses protecting the territory at the mouth of the Cumberland River, along with much of the Tennessee …
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Protecting a Spanish commissioner
09/11/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Hamilton writes Edmund Randolph, Secretary of State, stating that Josef de Jaudenes, Spanish commissioner to the United States, must be protected as all foreign ministers are.
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Proposes Transportation of Lumber for Southern Frigates
10/14/1794 Letterbook
Reports expectation of size of timber load for frigates in the south. Outlines plans of transport. Refers to contracts with Mr. Scott and Mr. Ernest.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)
Proposes Rations for Recruitment
11/25/1794 Letterbook
Reports prospective rations for recruitment for 1795. Reminds that this is the season for purchase of salted provisions. Requests list for recruitment locations.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)
Proposal for Cleaning and Repairing Muskets
07/11/1794 Autograph Letter Signed
Nicholson presents his proposal for cleaning and repairing brass mounted muskets and bayonets and putting them in complete order.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Promotion of William Rickard
05/17/1794 Contemporary Copy of Letter
The chief clerk at the War Office certifies that William Rickard, an Ensign in the Massachusetts Line in 1779, was promoted to and commissioned as a Lieutenant in 1782.
Printed Versions
Promise to Review Plan for Mounting Cannon in Fortifications
03/10/1794 Letter Signed
Thanks Humphreys for his plan for the mounting of cannon in fortifications, and promises to review it soon.
John N. Chester Collection
Prohibiting the Exportation of Arms and Ammunition
05/28/1794 Printed Document Signed
(CIRCULAR) Notification of a temporary ban on the exportation of arms and ammunition. Enclosed is a translation of a Decree of the National Convention altering the national flag of France.
Alexander Hamilton Papers