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Indians Appear to Be Preparing for Hostilities; Legion Manpower Problems
Wayne's spies have captured a man whose testimony makes Wayne believe the Indians do not desire peace, and are assembling to receive arms, ammunition, clothing, etc. from the British Indian agent Col. …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Indian Reaction to the Suspension at Presque Isle
Elicott discusses the Indian response to the President's suspension of the establishment of the town at Presque Isle.
William Irvine PapersIndian Goods
There remain fourteen packages of Indians goods which will be delivered to Capt. John Chisholm to be sent on to Knoxville by Governor Blount.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Indian Flag of Truce, and Suspicions Thereof
Wayne Informs Knox that the Indians have sent in a flag of truce, which he believes is due to the seizure of St. Clair's field and the approach to Grand Glaize. Doubts the overture is sincere, …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Indian Corn
Francis purchased 5000 bushels of Indian corn from John Wall which was supposed to have been shipped on board three vessels. He wants Hodgdon to furnish him with a bill of lading or receipt verifying …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Indian Attack
Report of 25 Indians attacking Block House at mouth of Town Creek. Recounts defense of building against Indians and number of dead. Muster rolls enclosed.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Indian affairs and British activity on frontier
Letter from General Chapin to Secretary Knox; discusses Indians, garrison at Presque Isle, Indian land sales. Also advises Indian claims to Presque Isle, and the threat of Indian attack. Mentions …
Henry O'Reilly CollectionIncreasing the Number of Apprentices, Etc.
Among other matters, Ames inquires as to whether a minor who has engaged himself as an apprentice in the public service can be taken away by any person who comes forward as his guardian. The number of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Includes Invoice for Order from Israel Chapin, Treaty of 1793
Encloses invoice for goods for Israel Chapin's order as per the Treaty of 1793. The blankets were not procured in New York, but must come from Philadelphia.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Incidential Expenses of the Ordnance Dept. at West Point
The Treasurer will remit four thousand dollars to Fish to be transmitted to George Fleming at West Point [Westpoint] for the incidental expenses of the ordnance department.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Incidential & Contingent Expenses at Savannah, Georgia
A sum should be remitted in favor of John Habersham, Collector of Savannah, being for the incidental and contingent expenses of the Department of War in Georgia. Warrants and receipts are to be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Incidental Expences of the Ordnance Department at West Point
The sum of $6,000 is to be transmitted by Nicholas Fish to Fleming for the incidental expences of the Ordnance Department, for repairs and artcles directed to be made and purchased by the President.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Incidental Expences of the Ordnance Department at West Point
The sum of $2,000 is to be transmitted to George Fleming at West Point for the incidental expences of the Ordnance Department for repairs and articles directed to be made and purchased by the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
