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Capt. Thomas Martin's Returns
09/05/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyMr. Minor produced Capt. Martin's receipts for twenty dollars which is the premium for the ten men named in Martin' s return.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Capt. Key's Account
11/21/1794 Autograph Letter SignedPendleton requests a copy of the account settled by Capt. Nathaniel Key in the year 1787 which should be in Howell's office accounts. If the account is with another department, Pendleton asks Howell …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Capt. Bissell's Pay Roll
11/03/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyOnce Capt. Bissell's muster for October is received, the pay roll arising theron shall be remitted as well as the pay and forage for Major Thomas Hunt in the amount of $42.43.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Canteens & Knapsacks for Bruff's Men
10/02/1794 Letter SignedHave forwarded to Baltimore for the use of Capt. Bruff's Company of Artillerists and Engineers 56 canteens and 56 knapsacks.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Cannons for fortifications and frigates
05/06/1794 Letterbook CopyThis letter identifies the general dimensions of the heavy cannon required for fortifications and frigates.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)
Cannon with Carriages in Need of Repair
08/07/1794 Autograph Letter SignedBryant has sent on the cannon and carriages to Chauncey Whittlesley to be transported to Hodgdon in Philadelphia despite the carriages' want of repair. He describes the repairs that are needed.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Cannon to be Transported to Hodgdon
08/05/1794 Extract of LetterThe cannon with their carriages will be loaded onto the boats and addressed to Chauncey Whittlesley at Middletown to be transported to Samuel Hodgdon at Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Cannon Shipped on the 16th
06/23/1794 Autograph Letter Signed[Difficult handwriting] The vessel sailed on the 16th with the cannon and with orders to call on Col. Yeats for the truck wheels and proceed on to Norfolk and deliver them to Major Bedinger.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Cannon Prepared for Service at Newport, Etc.
11/25/1794 Letter SignedThe Secretary of War asks Hodgdon to send to the address of Captain James Bruff at Baltimore sundry ordnance and supplies. The order has also been given to send from Springfield three pounders, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Cannon Mounted in Seacoast Fortifications
07/25/1794 Autograph Document SignedReturn of the Cannon to be mounted in the fortifications on the seacoast of the respective states agreeably to law and the quantity of ammunition to be issued by the superintendent of military stores …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Campaign against Creeks and Cherokees
09/06/1794 Printed DocumentGeneral Robertson informs Major Ore that he is to defend the district of Mero against a large party of Creeks and Cherokees of the Lower towns. Ordered to "destroy the Lower Cherokee towns... taking …
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Call to muster and inspect militia
09/03/1794 Printed DocumentSecretary Hamilton requests that the Governor of Virginia appoint someone to muster and inspect the militia called out by order of the President, and that the records be transmitted to the War Office …
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Call for volunteers from Kentucky
05/13/1794 Printed DocumentCabinet meeting on the subject of affording an auxiliary force to Major General Anthony Wayne for the purpose of enabling him to make a vigorous and offensive campaign against hostile Indians. It is …
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Cabinet meeting on various questions
03/15/1794 Printed DocumentThe Secretary of State requests the attendance of the Attorney General, War Secretary, and Treasury Secretary for a meeting. The following subjects will be discussed: (1) Is it expedient to send an …
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Cabinet Meeting on the Whiskey Rebellion
08/05/1794 Printed DocumentSecretaries Hamilton and Knox recommend that President Washington meet with them tomorrow morning on the topic of the Whiskey Rebellion. Secretaries Randolph and Bradford are not in town, and so will …
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Cabinet Meeting on the Drafting of Militia
05/24/1794 Printed DocumentUpon consideration of the letter from the Pennsylvania governor respecting his drafting 1000 men of the western militia of his state for the purpose of supporting a detachment to take possession of …
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Cabinet meeting on a passport request
04/02/1794 Printed DocumentWashington's Cabinet gives the opinion that a passport ought to be granted for a particular vessel in question, with appropriate restrictions.
Printed Versions 
Business at the Branch Bank of New York
07/17/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyThe business at the Bank has been settled for Dayton and the General but a draft on the Branch Bank of New York cannot be obtained unless Dayton directs the money to be transmitted to the Branch.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Buildings, Repairs, and Articles Purchased by the President
09/27/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyThe $5,000 requested is to be expended for buildings, repairs, and articles directed to be purchased by the President.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)- No image
Buildings, repairs and articles
09/27/1794 Printed DocumentLetter from the Accountant of the War Department, informing Hamilton of the sum required to be expended for building, repairs and articles, adding up to $10,000. Also notes that the Treasurer has in …
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Building Blocks Houses and Maintaining Militia
05/14/1794 Autograph Letter SignedBuilding of block houses by garrisons along border to commence for protection of U.S. lands. Requests documentation of muster and pay.
Georgia Military Affairs, Volume 1,1775-1793.- No image
British post at the Miami
08/22/1794 Printed DocumentMajor William Campbell, commander of the allegedly illegal British post along the Miami, responds to Major General Anthony Wayne's order to evacuate by stating that they have no intention to do so.
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British post at the Miami
08/22/1794 Printed DocumentMajor William Campbell, commander of an allegedly illegal British fort along the banks of the Miami, responds to Major General Anthony Wayne's assertion that the erection of the post was an act of …
Printed Versions 
British military activity
05/27/1794 Autograph Letter SignedSamuel Ogden writes Secretary Knox, discussing the dispute with England over western boundaries. Also describes the military activity of Britain in the United States and Canada, focusing on New York, …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]- No image
British fort at Sandusky
1794 Printed DocumentGeneral Israel Chapin informs Knox that the British have begun to erect a fort at Sandusky. The British are much alarmed at the garrisoning of Presqu' Isle, and endeavor to persuade the Indians that …
