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British allied with Northwest Indians
12/23/1794 Printed DocumentLetter from General Wayne to the Secretary of War, concerning British agents enticing the Indians of the Northwest region to attack the United States. Desires that Congress raise troops to garrison.
Printed Versions 
Bountiful & Charitable Supply
09/28/1794 Letter SignedBeatty writes on behalf of Mr. Runyan, legitimate father of Jonathan and Benjamin Runyan whose pay he claims as their lawful heir since neither of them left wife or child.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Boston Fortifications and War with Britain
04/04/1794 LetterGovernor Samuel Adams of Massachusetts discusses the repair of Boston fortifications, specifically Castle Island; due to prospects of war with Great Britain.
Samuel Adams Papers, 1635-1826
Bonds from Amsterdam Banks, Disbursement of Funds, Etc.
10/14/1794 Autograph Draft LetterWolcott discusses several Treasury matters including bonds placed to the credit of the United States by bankers at Amsterdam, and bills of lading for casks of saltpeter shipped from Hamburg on the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
Boats for Transport
12/02/1794 Letter SignedDirects readiness of boats for detachment going down Ohio. Mentioned Commissary's post.
James Robertson Papers
Blankets to Trenton
10/07/1794 Letter SignedThe Secretary of War has requested that Hodgdon have two hundred blankets transported to Trenton in New Jersey
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Blankets forwarded
10/04/1794 Printed DocumentLetter from the Commissioner of the Revenue, writing that Samuel Hodgdon - Supervisor of Military Stores - assured him that up to 6,000 blankets have gone forward. Invoices of all parcels were sent …
Printed Versions 
Blankets for the Comfort of Sick Recruits
10/07/1794 Letter SignedThe Doctor who attends the recruits at Spring Garden has reported that several of the men are seriously ill with fluxes and fevers. Unless they are made more comfortable many of them will die so …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Blank Muster Rolls and Pay Rolls for Georgia
08/07/1794 Author's Letterbook CopySamuel Hodgdon will forward to Habersham, Collector at Savannah, one ream of blank muster rolls and one of payrolls to be forwarded to Constant Freeman, Agent for the War Department at Fort Fidius.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Blank Muster Rolls and Pay Rolls for Georgia
08/07/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyOne ream of blank company muster rolls and one of pay rolls have been forwarded to Freeman through the hands of John Habersham of Savannah.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Blank Muster Rolls and Pay Rolls for Georgia
08/07/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyOne ream of blank muster rolls and one of pay rolls will be delivered to Hodgdon to be forwarded to John Habersham at Savannah in Georgia.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Blank Muster & Pay Rolls for Habersham
08/07/1794 Letter SignedHodgdon will be delivered one ream of blank muster rolls and one ream of blank pay rolls to be forwarded to John Habersham at Savannah, Georgia by the first available vessel.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Blank Abstract of Provisions
04/02/1794 Contemporary Copy of LetterBlank document used for form letter issuing provisions to first American Regiment A B Esquire, Lieut. Col. Commandant.
Printed Versions 
Bill of Lading for Winthrop Sargent's Trunk
04/12/1794 Copy of Signed DocumentBill of Lading for Winthrop Sargent's trunk, transported to the care of Samuel Hodgdon on board the sloop Abby, under Captain Samuel Eames.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Biddle makes recommendation to Knox
01/06/1794 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, advises on civil appointment
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Better Wages for Express Riders
10/13/1794 Autograph Letter SignedSlough apologizes for the delay in responding to Hodgdon's dispatches. He discusses the pay of express riders, observing that perhaps increased wages would result in a more efficient express service …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Better Security for the Arsenal
02/1794 Autograph Letter fragment signedLee reveals his plan to afford better security to the arsenal at New London by engaging a fixed guard under a trusty sergeant for the same daily pay.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217) 
Benefits of the War Against the Insurgency, Etc.
12/12/1794 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedAmong many other matters including Hamilton's impending resignation, Carrington expresses his views on the success of the war against the insurgency. He particularly notes the importance of …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Bauman solicits appointment from Knox
04/13/1794 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, asks for appointment; discusses fortification of American ports.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Barracks at Fort Fayette
09/12/1794 Autograph Letter SignedButler urged the building of additional barracks at Fort Fayette due to current and anticipated problems in the area surrounding the fort. Craig notified that building is in process and is being done …
James Robertson Papers
Bank Notes
05/16/1794 Autograph Letter SignedBank notes can be cashed, no need to apply for exchanges. Muster and pay rolls for Wheeling attached, others not completed. Requests information on Andrew McCleary in order for him to obtain …
James Robertson Papers
Ballast for the Boat
08/01/1794 Autograph Letter SignedHodgdon is asked to send a servant with the boatman to show him where to land the [?] for ballast.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Balance Due the Militia of Virginia
05/27/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyThe Treasurer has been directed to remit to Edward Carrington funds to be paid by Ambler, Treasurer of Virginia, to the Militia called into service for defense of the frontiers of that State in 1793.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Balance Due James Glenn
06/03/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyAn examination of Glenn's account is enclosed and, if he will subscribe before a magistrate as to its accuracy, the balance due him will be paid.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Balance Due Colonel Butler
04/12/1794 Autograph Letter SignedColonel Willis to receive balance due Colonel Butler as his proxy.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
