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Major Thomas Butler's Accounts
There is much that is lacking in Major Butler's accounts that must be provided, including information on deserters, before the accounts can be settled.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Major Stagg writes to Major Craig
Major Stagg introduces Mrs. Zebulon Pike to Major Craig. Mrs. Pike is traveling west to be with her husband. Captain Pike is serving with General Wayne.
Isaac Craig PapersMajor John Reman's Receipt
Matthews encloses to Howell Major John Reman's receipt for five hundred dollars, received by him for mounting the artillery ofnthe fortifications at Savannah.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Major Hunt's Accounting Failures
Mentges comments on Peter Hunt's failure to obtain Mentges's signature for many of the articles he has delivered but he will require Hunt's adjutant to provide an exact return before he leaves …
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Major Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
Major Craig discusses the construction of additional barracks at Fort Fayette and reports the military success of General Wayne.
Isaac Craig PapersMajor Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
Major Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
Isaac Craig PapersMajor Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
Major Craig acknowledges to Secretary Knox the receipt of War Department correspondance intended for other officers on the frontier. Craig also informs Knox that he has settled the accounts of …
Isaac Craig PapersMajor Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
Major Craig informs Secretary Knox that detachments under the command of Captains Cook and Thompson have arrived at Fort Pitt and that the whiskey ration for the troops has been commenced.
Isaac Craig PapersMajor Craig informs Secretary Knox of popular hostility and Whiskey Rebellion
Major Craig states to Secretary Knox that immediate action is required to restore the authority of government among the "misguided multitude."
Isaac Craig PapersMajor Craig informs Secretary Knox of popular hostility and Whiskey Rebellion
Major Craig notes that a number of insurgents were marching, with a design of attacking the Fort. They backed down and postponed the attack upon realizing that every possible means had been adopted …
Isaac Craig PapersMajor Craig informs Secretary at War of outbreak of Whiskey Rebellion
Major Craig sends his account of local events that resulted in the death of federal troops and the burning of General Neville's home to the Secretary at War.
[Empty Placeholder Collection for Incomplete Collection Associations.]Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon of Whiskey Rebellion
Major Craig first asks Samuel Hodgdon to remind Major Stagg of the need to include postage fees in future mail shipments and then he imparts his account of the burning of General Neville's house, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Mail Robbery
Package from Head Quarters delivered by boatman, now sent forward in the care of Ensign Sample under safe guard due to robbing of mail at Pittsburgh recently. Craig enclosed duplicates of letter, …
James Robertson PapersMail Returned
Packet of vouchers returned safely after being stolen from the mail carrier. Craig to forward them to the comptroller's office immediately. Mail addressed to Knox received by Craig, he will forward …
James Robertson PapersLt. Hale's Muster Roll
Lt. Hale's muster roll is being returned so that it can be made to conform with the instructions of the Secretary of War. Tthe muster must be certified on oath as being a true statement of the men …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Lt. Hale to Portland
Lt. Hale is directed to repair to Portland to be stationed there on the recruiting service.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Lt. Colonel Sproat's Claim
Lt. Col. Sproat's claim of pay for services rendered as Lieutenant of the County of Washington in arranging, mustering, and paying the militia and scouts called out for the protection of the frontiers …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Loss of Faithful Clerks, Etc.
Mentges laments the loss of Hodgdon's clerks to the yellow fever but is grateful that Hodgdon's family remains in good health. He asks that more blankets be forwarded along with camp kettles, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Long Coat & Cocked Hat, Etc.
Sedam expresses his wish for a new uniform that includes a long coat and cocked hat which he feels will be suitable for new recruits.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Load Taken to Fort Pitt
Slough's son [Jacob] will deliver the load to Fort Pitt. Hodgdon is asked to pay the balance for the carriage, being 33 pounds two shillings.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Little Has Been Done in Repairing the Arms
Perkins announces the safe arrival of himself and his family and comments on the state of the armory at New London. It appears that the smith shop and stores have not been furnished and little has …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Lists of Requested Supplies
Reports Mr. Carpenter's departure with dispatches and money for Mr. Belli via Pittsburgh. Refers news from Mr. Simons with list of articles needed in Lancaster, forwarded to Fort Washington. Anxious …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)List of unpaid invalid pensioners to Massachusetts
Secretary Knox forwards a list of unpaid invalid pensioners to Massachusetts who were not been paid by General Benjamin Lincoln in 1790. Appleton is Commissioner of Loans for Massachusetts.
Henry Knox PapersList of size of beams for frigates of 44 guns
List is endorsed by the Secretary at War, Henry Knox. List contains sizes of beams, location on frigate and type of wood to be used for construction for each 44 gun frigate.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToList of receipts
Cover letter for receipts from Cornelious Lyman, Eunice Hunt, and John Briant [ Bryant ] in the amounts listed
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
