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Instructions for Commissioners of Presqu'ile Regarding Six Nations Treaty
Encloses correspondence with the President and Secretary of War on the proposed treaty with the Six Nations; asks that at least one of the commissioners attend the treaty meeting, to be able to …
Andrew Ellicot Papers, Mm 75019679.Instructions for Clerks in the Navy Yards
This is a form letter to be sent to those who have been appointed as a clerk of the yards where frigates are built. It explains the instructions by which they are to be guided in the performance of …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionInspecting the Iron Ball
Someone in New York should be appointed to inspect the iron ball that is to be delivered by Mr. Faesch of New Jersey.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Inspecting and Proving Gunpowder
The Secretary of War wants to be informed whether there is any person in Philadelphia who can be confided with the immediate inspecting and proving of 25 tons of gunpowder now deposted at Frankfort …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Inquiry to Captain Joshua Barney regarding relative rank with Captain Talbot and whether he will accept appointment as Captain
Barney has been appointed as Captain of one of frigates being constructed as a result of Naval Act 1794. Barney has made it known that he will not accept the appointment. There is an issue of standing …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToInformation Required from Georgia
Enclosed is an extract of a letter from the Agent for the Department of War in Georgia and Kean is requested to provide the information discussed in the letter.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Information Regarding Proceedings of the Council at the Big Rock
Verbal communication sent by the Chief of the Wyandols through Enus Khon, a confidential warrior. Rather than long term peace, a truce with the United States was proposed until a council could meet …
Anthony Wayne PapersInformation Regarding Payment
Beatty recounted the transfer of money and the collection of receipts by Mr. [Hough]. Beatty believed money came from Mr. Carleton of the War Department.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Information on Muster Roll of Recruits
Bruff sends to the War Office his muster roll of the Army recruits he has enlisted, explaining that two are confined for debt and two absent without leave, but still suspected of being in the area. …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Information from the Papers of New Jersey
Will you provide information from the papers of New Jersey on the subject of the enclosed letter?
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Inflammation in My Heel
Bryson frets that ever since he has arrived in Richmond he has been confined by an inflammation in one of his heels due to wearing a new pair of boots.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Inferior Quality of Hats & Shoes
Wayne discusses the inferior quality of the hats and shoes of the soldiery. A large proportion of the hats are not much better than stiffened blankets and the shoes are not equal to the common shoes …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Infantry Clothing for Privates
Hodgdon is directed to forward to Governors Island New York, for Capt. Cornelius Sedam's recruits, twenty suits of infantry clothing for privates.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Indifferent Soldiers, Etc.
All the hands not being as attentive and sober as they should be, Mr. Perkins and Holt have decided to discharge the most indifferent of them as soon as others can be supplied to take their place.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Indians' Intentions; Inadequacy of Troops' Clothing; Plans to Advance
Major General Anthony Wayne mentions the capture of two Delaware Indians, who reported recent council among the hostile Indians to consider Wayne's proposals, and seemed inclined to return the white …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Indians Now Assembing to Engage Americans; Request for Hurons to Assemble As Well
Informs the Hurons that the Chippewa, Poutawatomie, Shawnee, Mingo, Delaware, and Miami are assembling after hearing cannon fire near a Chippewa settlement [presumably the American army approaching]. …
Jonathan Cass Papers
