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List of articles wanted for the armories at Pittsburg
09/06/1794 DocumentList of armorer supplies, tools and equipment wanted for the armourers at Pittsburg. A copy of this inventory was forwarded to Col Hamilton 6 Sept 1794. Document is not signed.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
List of articles required for equipment of 44 and 36 gun frigates
06/23/1794 LetterbookKnox informs Secretary of Treasury Hamilton that he forwards list of articles for equipping 44 gun ships; expects requirements to be similar for 36 gun ships. Heavy cannon and shot already requested. …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
List of articles and clothing for the Oneida Chief
02/07/1794 Document SignedDean writes that agreeable to Knox's desire, he requests articles of clothing which would afford a competent supply for the Oneida Chief.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Limited Action Against British Authorized, Though Peaceful Resolutions Still Being Sought
06/07/1794 Recipient's Letterbook CopyKnox tells Wayne that the President has authorized limited action against the British at the Rapids of the Miami if such action is needed and success guaranteed. However, it is still the policy of the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3
Lieut. Monvel to Prove the Cannon at Hughes's Furnace
11/21/1794 Letter SignedLieutenant Monvel has been appointed to prove the cannon casting at Hughes's Furnace at Mount Pleasant, Maryland. To do so, he will need cannon powder and iron balls for 32-pounders and 24-pounders. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Liberal Supply of Money
04/22/1794 Autograph Letter SignedHolt thanks Hodgdon for the liberal supply sent him which enables him to comply with all his contracts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Letters; Ohio River Iced Up; Garrison Musters and Pay Rolls
01/17/1794 Autograph Letter SignedReceived letters, including one to Lieutenant Robert Thompson. Weather has unexpectedly changed and prevented Major Cass from embarking; Ohio River full of ice. Captain Crawford not yet returned. …
James Robertson Papers
Letters; Major Cass and Captain Cook; Captain Crawford
01/24/1794 Autograph Letter SignedPer instructions from Major Craig, who is at Wheeling, Read acknowledges receipt of letters and enclosures. Major Cass and Captain Cook's detachment set out for Fort Washington. Captain Crawford not …
James Robertson Papers
Letters to Constant Freeman and John Matthews
08/29/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyEnclosed are letters to Constant Freeman and John Matthews that should be forwarded to them at the first opportunity.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Letters Respecting the Town at Presque Isle
06/20/1794 Autograph Letter SignedDallas encloses the letters that have passed back and forth between Governor Mifflin and the General Government respecting the President's suspension of the establishment of the town at Presque Isle.
William Irvine Papers- No image
Letters from Governor Blount
12/17/1794 Printed DocumentBy the President's order, Bartholomew Dandridge has returned to Secretary Knox the letters from Governor William Blount of Southwest Territory, to be copied for Congress.
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Letters for Major General Wayne; Ohio River passable; whiskey for Fort Washington
01/10/1794 Autograph Letter SignedReceived letter and packet addressed to Major General Wayne and officers. All was forwarded in charge of Major Cass' detachment. River is clear of ice and there is prospect of safe passage to Fort …
James Robertson Papers
Letter to the War Department Accountant
03/07/1794 Autograph Letter SignedLetter to the War Department Accountant concerning claims, wages, and sundry officers.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)- No image
Letter to the Supervisor of Military Stores
09/25/1794 Printed DocumentRequests that the Supervisor of Military Stores specify in the returns the particular destinations of the different parcels which have been sent on.
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Letter to the Supervisor of Military Stores
09/12/1794 Printed DocumentLetter from Secretary Hamilton to the Supervisor of Military Stores, requesting that a chief armourer have charge of the artificers to accompany the militia army. Also states that one half of the …
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Letter to the Secretary of Treasury
10/21/1794 Printed DocumentEphraim Blaine writes that, as the army is to march and the Quartermaster General to take immediate charge, he concludes that his services will no longer be necessary. Blaine will thus conclude his …
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Letter to the Secretary of Treasury
01/16/1794 Printed DocumentLetter from John Habersham in Georgia to the Secretary of the Treasury; makes mention of the two Creek Indians killed by a party of whites on the frontier.
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Letter to the Secretary at War Regarding Sheds and Cost Saving
09/09/1794 Letter SignedPennock writes Knox to discuss the safety and arrangement of sheds. A Mr. Young, who holds the property of Mr. Morris, feels that adding chimneys to sheds would be dangerous. However, putting the …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)- No image
Letter to the President of the United States
12/30/1794 Printed DocumentLetter from the Secretary of War to President Washington, regarding money and stipulations to the Indians
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Letter to the President of the United States
09/24/1794 Printed DocumentLetter from the Secretary of Treasury to President Washington on the subject of accompany him, as Colonel, against the Whiskey Rebellion
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Letter to the President of the United States
08/1794 Printed DocumentLetter from the Secretary of the Treasury to the President of the United States.
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Letter to the President of the United States
05/18/1794 Autograph Letter SignedLetter from the Secretary of War to the President of the United States; illegible.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]- No image
Letter to the Governor of Virginia
11/13/1794 Printed DocumentLetter to the Governor of Virginia, regarding articles for troops, including arms, ammunition, tents, knapsacks, camp kettles, canteens, axes, tools, and clothing. Discusses other supplies.
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Letter to the Governor of Virginia
10/04/1794 Printed DocumentLetter to the Governor of Virginia regarding concerns he has about General Samuel Smith, who Governor Lee believes is mistaken regarding various issues surrounding the infantry.
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Letter to the Governor of Virginia
08/21/1794 Printed DocumentSecretary Hamilton writes the Governor of Virginia, praising him for his patriotism and loyalty to the United States government and its laws. Concludes the letter by stating that if a requisition for …
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