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Proceedings of the Council at Buffalo Creek are forwarded to Knox
Letter, encloses proceedings of Buffalo Creek council; discusses treaty between Six Nations and United States; mentions speech of Lord Dorchester; discusses British presence in the Northeast; …
Henry O'Reilly CollectionProcedures for Fire Engines for Ships
Represents the general requisition for the naval armament with assignment of fire engine for each ship. Includes dimensions and descriptions of fire engines. Requests demonstrations and drawings. …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Procedure for Taking Recepts
Howell does not approve of the manner in which Lt. Hutchins has taken his receipts and explains that each advance should be receipted separately and the sum expressed in writing.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Problems with Accounts Submitted
Settlement of account of defense militia stationed on the frontiers of Virginia. Irregularities in receipt of vouchers prompted Howell to allow for an advance of money to pay the troops on a regular …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Prices of articles and request for money
The Commissary of Military Stores encloses prices fixed to several articles in indent. Has made requisition for $30,000. O'Hara is Quartermaster General.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Price of a Good Imported Musket & Bayonet
Jones inquires as to the price of a good imported musket and bayonet as well as the cost of producing them. He also wants to know the price of a cartridge box.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Preparations of the Militia Responding to the Whiskey Rebellion
In preparation to meet the Whiskey Rebellion, the Governor will be calling up a state militia and has agreed that arms and accoutrements will be supplied by the State.There are calls for agents, …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Preparations for Indian Attacks in Kentucky
Governor Isaac Shelby of Kentucky warns that hostile Indians have been emboldened by their successes against the expeditions sent against them and he has every reason to believe that they will attack …
The Isaac Shelby PapersPreparations for Building Military, Recommendation of William Buchanan Smith
Rumors that Congress will create standing military, Williams included recommendations of French gentlemen who he though fit to command. Hoped their military knowledge would excuse their nationality …
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908.Preparation for Return of Troops following Whiskey Rebellion Insurrection
In preparation for the return of the army from western Pennsylvania, supplies should be provided for the return of the troops to the following locations with the designated officer in charge of …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Premiums as Applied to Deserters
Clarification is needed regarding the assigning of premiums to recruiting officers whose recruits have deserted. It has been the practice to allow a premium for recruits who remained in service long …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Preference for Older Officers
Noted preference given to older officers for certain tasks before mentioning Captain Snicker, of Baltimore. Advised the appointment of a French officer to survey cannons at Whetstone Point. New cannon …
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908.Power of Attorney Left with Rep. to Settle Accounts
Hays had hoped to see Henley when he was in Knoxville and brought several muster rolls to give him. Hays left power of attorney with William Blount who was authorized to settle accounts with Henley.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Power of Attorney for Robert Price
Power of Attorney for Robert Price; addressed to John Schaffer.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Power of Attorney
Simmons authorized as attorney for Dayton, Dayton requested Simmons procure a U.S. note from the bank of New York.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
