Collection
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Communication with Mr. Gate about Transactions
10/09/1794 LetterbookEncloses letter from supervisor in Maryland stating that the duties of the Treasury and War Departments were committed to him in April. Reports that the business of fortification and militia purchases …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)- No image
Communication from Pennsylvania Governor
09/04/1794 Printed DocumentSecretary Hamilton requests that President Washington send him communication from Thomas Mifflin, governor of Pennsylvania, containing imputations on the conduct of the officers of the United States …
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Commissary required
11/17/1794 Printed DocumentSecretary Knox writes that by the arrangement of a new contract with Alexander Scott and Matthew Ernest (for provisioning the army), a commissary will be required. Knox recommends Major Isaac Craig of …
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Commissary of Stores appointed
06/20/1794 Printed DocumentThe Secretary of War informs the Treasury Secretary that a Commissary of Stores has been appointed. A very regular system of accountability must now be established. Asks Hamilton whether it would not …
Printed Versions 
Comments on the Payment Claim of a Commanding Officer
11/14/1794 Autograph Draft LetterWolcott inquires about the claim for pay of an officer who is the colonel of a regiment of militia in Washington County and was directed by the Secretary of War to command a detachment of one hundred …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
Commendation for Unit in Fallen Timbers Campaign; Comments on Payroll
1794 Contemporary Copy of LetterExtends gratitude of President and House of Representatives to Scott's corps of mounted Kentucky volunteers in the late campaign under Anthony Wayne [culminating in the Battle of Fallen Timbers]. …
James Young Lone & Thomas Lone Papers
Commencement of the Frigates with the Greatest Activity
08/08/1794 Letterbook"I have received your favor of Captain Truxton who will be the Superintendent and will repair to Baltimore in order to conduct matters with you in order to arrange everything for the commencement of …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To- No image
Commanding officer at Fort Le Boeuf
11/14/1794 Printed DocumentLetter from Governor Arthur St. Clair of Northwest Territory, regarding the post which has been established at Le Boeuf by the state of Pennsylvania, which St. Clair believes is of critical …
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Commander at Fort Franklin
08/12/1794 Printed DocumentSecretary Hamilton asks the President whether it would be advisable to put the garrison of Fort Franklin under the command of Thomas Butler. States that an attack from the Indians appears improbable
Printed Versions 
Colonel Pickering's speech to Six Nations at Canandaigua
10/06/1794 Copy of documentSpeech, mentions Indian killed at Venango; advises re arrival of agent to assist journey.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Colonel Cook's Accounts
02/17/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyHowell is of the opinion that Colonel Cook's accounts from the years 1783 and 1784 have not been settled due to missing receipts but were left with Mr. Nicholson for final settlement.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Collision of State and Federal Jurisdictions
06/14/1794 Letter SignedIn response to President Washington's suspension thereof, Governor Mifflin makes his case for the establishment of a town at Presque Isle as necessary for the defense of the western frontier of …
William Irvine Papers
Collection of Arms, Ordinance, and Supplies
12/02/1794 Autograph Letter SignedMilitia of New Jersey ordered to relinquish all arms, ordinance, and supplies to military stores. Knox advised that the agent should expect to receive and report all objects collected.
Frederick M. Dearborn Collection
Coffee & Sugar, Planting a Garden, Etc.
11/26/1794 Autograph Letter SignedLast summer Dr. Brown asked Hodgdon to send him coffee and sugar and he repeats that request with a promise to pay for it when he is able to do so. At Greenville he has been given a house and enough …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Clothing, Arms, & Accoutrements
07/15/1794 Autograph Letter SignedHannah discusses his clothing account and his need for knapsacks.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Clothing to the Troops
11/02/1794 Autograph Letter SignedSince the Commander in Chief has appointed Captain Gamble to replace the clothing for the troops, Mentges has delivered to him the order he received from Hodgdon when in Philadelphia. He apoligizes …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Clothing Sent to the Westward Army
08/18/1794 Letter SignedThe Secretary of the Treasury [Alexander Hamilton] has requested a statement of the clothing sent forward to the western army during 1794, noting what was taken from the old stock in store and the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Clothing Sent By Way of Amboy, Etc.
11/23/1794 Autograph Letter SignedSedam is happy that the the articles he requested are due. He has sent the clothing, including four boxes and one hogshead, by way of Amboy. If there are watch coats in store, he asks Hodgdon to send …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Clothing Order
11/26/1794 Letter SignedTransport of military clothes to Pittsburgh as defined in enclosed order.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.
Clothing Has Arrived
08/21/1794 Autograph Letter SignedThe clothing arrived the previous evening in one box, Number One.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Clothing Forwarded to Carlisle, Etc.
10/21/1794 Letter fragmentParker provides new information on shipments. The public clothing that was forwarded to Carlisle is gone on to Bedford. Other wagon loads have been shipped on the 12th and the 16th under the auspices …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Clothing for Winchester, Virginia
10/22/1794 Letter SignedFifty suits of infantry clothing should be forwarded to Winchester, Virginia and addressed to Ensign David Thompson or, in his absence, to Ensign Yelverton Peyton.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Clothing for the Militia and articles for the President
10/11/1794 Autograph Letter SignedKnox informs Blaime of the clothing forwarded to Carlisle for the use of the militia and articles intended for the President of the U.S. forwarded by wagon.
Peter Force - Ephrain Blaime Papers, Mm78012906, Series 8D
Clothing for the Artillery at Baltimore
08/28/1794 Letter SignedCapt. James Bruff at Baltimore has informed Stagg that his recruits are in need of blankets and clothing.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Clothing for Soldiers at West Point
12/08/1794 Letter SignedClothing for one sergeant, one corporal, and twenty two infantry privates should be transported to West Point, addressed to Captain George Fleming.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
