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Note to Tench Coxe
References Hodgdon receiving [illegible], to which Coxe previously alluded.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToNot Authorized to Pay Troops without Settled Pay Rolls
Received pay rolls. Not authorized to sanction payments to to troops without filling out pay rolls.
James Robertson PapersNon-indebtedness sworn
Non-indebtedness sworn before Philadelphia Alderman, Hilary Baker.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)No. 33 Extract from a Major General Anthony Wayne's letter
Notification that Wayne's army took control of post at Grand Glaize. Enemy abandoned all settlements the evening prior to U.S. military arrival. Believed enemy had received information on Wayne's …
James Robertson PapersNo Temporary Buildings
The Secretary of War [Knox] does not approve Hodgdon's proposal of erecting temporary buildings for the infant armory because the public cannot afford the extra expense.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)No Stone Unturned in the Public Service
Lyman asserts that he has made few charges against the public relative to his recruiting. He was on horseback most of the time and even went into Vermont. Even though he was responsible for the most …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)No News on Acceptance
Notification that Craig has not responded to offer of Commissary's department.
James Robertson PapersNo Material Derangement of the General Plan
Hamilton reports that the expedition is moving forward as planned despite a day's delay in Berlin.
Alexander Hamilton PapersNo Letters Received; President's Proclamation
All stores arrived safely at Fort Washington, last boat to arrive shortly. Craig read President's proclamation and expressed doubt that it would be received well in "this unhappy and distracted …
James Robertson PapersNo Knapsacks!
McClean laments that there has been a capital mistake in Hodgdon's failure to send knapsacks in the recent shipment of equipage. Not having knapsacks causes the soldiers continuous strife since they …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)No Driver for My Wagon
Sears apologizes for not sending his wagon. Just as he had the carriage ready, the driver decided not to go. Sears' driver is taking Mr. Page to Bristol but will be available upon his return.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)No Disgraceful Insults or Injuries to the Inhabitants
Along with a discussion of events in Europe, especially relative to the war between Britain and France, Washington discusses some recent political matters and urges that the citizens of western …
Alexander Hamilton PapersNo Cash on Hand, Etc.
[Partly illegible] A number of boatmen and pack horsemen have arrived from Fort Washington to whom considerable sums are due. With no cash on hand, Craig will draw on Hodgdon an as yet undetermined …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)No Appropriation for the Militia Infantry in Georgia
Militia infantry and spies in the State of Georgia for whose services no appropriation has been made by the United States.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Niven writes to Knox about fortification at West Point
Letter, discusses repair of fortifications.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]New Specimens of Gun Carriages
Mr. Carmaubs [?] has conferred with the Secretary of War concerning improvements in gunnery. Knox wants Hodgdon to furnish him with artificers, a shop, and tools so that he can produce new specimens …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)New Locations for Garrison
Orders and locations for garrisons to set up new posts which will serve as first alarm of attacks by Indians for frontier settlements in Georgia.
File II, Georgia Executive Department; Incoming Correspondence by Author to Governor.New England Pine for ship construction
Joshua Humphreys, an influential shipbuilder, discusses the advantages and disadvantages of New England pine for the use of frigate construction. Coxe is Commissioner of the Revenue.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
