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Finances and Destruction of Property
Charges of Hospital Department to be examined and paid, other regular finances discussed. Noted the destruction of officers property by insurgents and lack of support in obtaining the insurgents from …
James Robertson PapersFinal Settlement Certificates Re-issued from 1785
Certificate issued in favor of Matthew Harvey, late of Colonel Lee's Legion.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Fifty Thousand Dollars for the Militia Army
Stagg notifies Blaime that the Secretary of the Treasury has authorized $50,000 for the use of the militia army and the appropriate receipts should be provided to the bearer, Mr. James Alexander.
Peter Force - Ephrain Blaime Papers, Mm78012906, Series 8DFifteen Hundred Stand of Arms
Hodgdon is directed to have fifteen hundred stand of arms transported to Winchester Virginia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Feeding Lieut. Leitheiser's Public Horse
Hodgdon is to verify the claim of Lieut. Hartman Leitheiser, a recruiting officer at the post of Reading, for charges for hay purchased for one horse which he says belongs to the public.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Fair and Equitable Terms of Peace
Following the defeat of the northern tribes at the Battle of Fallen Timbers, General Wayne proposes terms for a lasting peace that will serve the interests of both red and white people.
Anthony Wayne PapersFailure of Receipt of Funds for the Troops
Howell expresses surprise that Freeman has not received the remittance for the pay and forage of the troops in Georgia and South Carolina since the funds were remitted to John Matthews on the 1st …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Extract of Letter from Mr Charles Vaughn on the price of white oak for planking at Boston
Knox forwards an extract of a letter from Mr Charles Vaughn providing estimate of the price of oak plank at Boston. Refers to a source at Kennebec, presumably the river in Maine.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToExtract of letter
The Secretary of War discusses the delay returning to War Office and military stores.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Extract of Instructions to Major General Charles Scott
Temp appointment as Major General of Voluntary troops of Kentucky to support the army under command of Anthony Wayne. Instructions to govern conduct.
Arthur Lee PapersExtract of Instructions to Bechet Rochefontaine, Temporary Engineer
Under direction of President George Washington, Rochefontaine is appointed engineer of New London, CT. He should go immediately to fortify these posts and harbors. Requests him to notify Governor …
Oliver Wolcott Sr. PapersExtract of a speech to the Wayandols at Sandusky.
J. Williams called for peace and justice to be administered by the United States against those guilty of prolonging the war.
Anthony Wayne PapersExtract of a Letter Isaac Craig to Henry Knox dated 3rd December 1794
Discussed offer of head of Commissary but declines, recommends Abraham Kirkpatrick.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndExtract of a Letter from John Jay Concerning U.S.-British Relations
Jay stated opinion on Simecoe's "hostile measure" and current negotiations.
Josiah Bartlett Papers, ACC 1940-1943.Extract of a letter from Isaac Craig to Henry Knox dated 3rd December 1794
Craig tells Knox that he is grateful for the offer of the position of Principal Commissary but declines and recommends Major Abraham Kirkpatrick for the position.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndExtra Expenses at Norfolk
The Secretary of War has secretly directed a remittance, through Col. Carrington, to Gov. Lee for extra expenses at Norfolk for the performance of certain public objects relative to the fortifications …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Extension of Ban on Foreign Ships' Mounting Arms in American Ports
Discusses a uniform policy on belligerent nations' ships equipping themselves in American ports. Notes that the mounting of new guns and/or carriages is forbidden, though also noting the difference …
Josiah Bartlett CollectionExpression of considerable regret regarding continuous delays in launch of frigate Constellation
Expression of a considerable degree of regret that, despite reports from Captain Thomas Truxton and Stodder himself that launch would take place in July; the launch date of the frigate Constellation …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToExpressing relief that Congress is acting in the face of British depredations upon American ships
Crary expresses relief that Congress is taking action on account of the British depredations upon American shipping. Crary does not believe the British courts will be friendly or sympathetic, and …
Rhode Island CollectionExpress to Winchester
The Secretary of War wants a man ready to go express to Winchester. He should call at the War Office where he will informed of the hour he will begin his journey.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Express at the War Office
"Let the express be at the War Office 1/4 before 3 o'clock."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Explanations of accounting discrepencies
Samuel Hodgdon, Commissary of Military Stores, attempts to explain some accounting discrepancies, including some discrepancies related to the salaries of William Knox and Hodgdon himself.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
