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Confidentially Requested the Return of the Legion
05/22/1794 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is the, confidentially, requested return of the Legion under the command of General [Anthony] Wayne but the troops on the upper parts of the Ohio and in Georgia are not included. The …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Confidential intelligence on Northwest
11/10/1794 Printed DocumentConfidential intelligence given at Greenville to Major General Anthony Wayne, regarding Indians in the Northwest region - particularly the Six Nations - and a proposed treaty of the British. Also …
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Conference with Cherokee leadership
11/08/1794 Printed DocumentConference between Governor William Blount of Southwest Territory, and several Cherokee representatives: Colonel John Watts of a Lower Cherokee town (Will's town), and Scolacutta (aka, Hanging Maw), …
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Conference on the Whiskey Rebellion
08/02/1794 Printed DocumentConference concerning the insurrection in western Pennsylvania. Washington begins the conference by stating that the "most spirited and firm measures" are necessary to counteract the Whiskey Rebellion …
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Conference between Knox and Humphreys
02/03/1794 DocumentConfirmation of meeting between Henry Knox and Joshua Humphreys at the War Office at any time before three o'clock 4 February 1794 if convenient to Joshua Humphreys.
Joshua Humphreys Correspondence
Conduct of Officers
04/30/1794 Draft LetterConduct of Wayne and officers along with punishment issued.
Charles Scott Papers
Conditions for Peace
01/14/1794 Copy of Signed DocumentIn order to create a lasting peace white prisoners would be released, all Indians traveling on U.S. land must bear a white flag, and chiefs must come to settle disputes.
Archive Reports 1891
Conclusion of Court Martial under Captain Lyman, Court martial of Preston to Covenve
07/16/1794 DocumentThe court martial presided over by Captain Lyman is dissolved. The General Court Martial of Captain Preston on charges brought by Colonel Hamtramck will begin tomorrow with Major Burbeck as president
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Concerns Relative to Paying the Officers & Men of the Late Expedition
12/26/1794 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedCarrington explains in considerable detail his views regarding the methods of paying the officers and men who participated in the conflict against the insurgency in western Pennsylvania.
Alexander Hamilton Papers- No image
Concerning Naval Force adequate to protection of commerce of the United States against Algiers.
01/20/1794 Printed DocumentA report from a Congressional committee regarding the best course of action to take to protect the commerce of the United States against corsairs from Algeria. Proposes a number of vessels and various …
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Concern About the Interception of Mail by Traitors; Hopes to Overcome Whiskey Rebellion
10/30/1794 Autograph Letter SignedA letter has been intercepted by a traitor, and they now search for him. Although the insurrection has desisted from burning houses, they seek to put down the Whiskey Rebellion and enforce submission …
James Robertson Papers
Compliance with Howell's Request Regarding Accounts, Etc.
06/23/1794 Autograph Letter SignedHowe acknowledges receipt of Howe's letter and will comply with its contents regarding his account. He hopes that his men will not be disappointed as they expect to receive their pay for May at …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Compliance with Directions from Secretary of War
04/30/1794 Autograph Letter SignedNotification that the letter sent by Howell that contained instructions from the Sec. of War will be immediately complied with.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Completing the Carriages
11/08/1794 Autograph Letter SignedThe ten carriages for three-pounders are not finished for want of iron for the wheels. Bryant has sent to New York for iron and has been expecting it for some time. He has sent to Boston for six tons …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Complaints from Spanish ambassador
09/26/1794 Contemporary Copy of LetterLinquist Stephen Sullivan asks Knox if an Indian agent, for whom he is writing, will be allowed to formally respond to the complaints lodged against him by the Minister of Spain.
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Complaints about Samuel Hodgdon
10/08/1794 Printed DocumentWrites that while Samuel Hodgdon is a worthy man, he is incompetent as a Supervisor of Military Stores. Hamilton does not believe that the transportation of stores is as difficult as Hodgdon makes it …
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Compensation Should Match the Charge
04/09/1794 Autograph Letter SignedHunt will follow Hodgdon's directions to the letter but reminds him that this is a considerable charge which Hodgdon should keep in mind when deciding on Hunt's compensation.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Compensation Request for Lost Horses
05/10/1794 Autograph Letter SignedArthur St. Clair requests monetary reimbursement for four horses lost during the campaign against the Miami Indians on November 4, 1791.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Compensation of Paul H. Perrault and Jerome Merlhie
11/28/1794 Author's Letterbook Copy$700 will be remitted to Stevens, Supervisor at Charleston, for the compensation of Paul Hyacinte Perrault as a temporary engineer and Jerome Merlhie as a director of Artillery Artificers.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Compensation of Paul H. Perrault
11/28/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyThe sum of $450 has been remitted to Daniel Stevens, Supervisor of South Carolina, for Perrault's compensation as a temporary engineer at Charleston.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Compensation of Nicholas Martinan
11/21/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyThe sum of $900 has been remitted to William Polk, Supervisor of North Carolina, to be transmitted to Martinan for his compensation as a temporary engineer.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Compensation of Nicholas de Finiels
11/17/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyOne hundred dollars has been remitted to Nathaniel Gorham at Boston to be transmitted to M. de Finiels as compensation for his service as a temporary engineer at Marblehead.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Compensation of Mr. Warin
12/30/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyThe sum of $100 has been remitted to John Chester to be transmitted to Warin through Jedediah Huntington, Collector at New London, for Warin's service as an Assistant Engineer.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Compensation of Mr. Warin
12/30/1794 Author's Letterbook Copy$100 will be remitted to Chester to be transmitted to Jedediah Huntington at New London who will deliver same to Mr. Warin as compensation for his service as an assistant engineer.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Compensation of John Vermonnet
11/21/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyFive hundred dollars has been remitted to George Gale, Supervisor at Baltimore, to be transmitted to Vermonnet as compensation for his service as a temporary engineer.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
