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Assembling the Maryland militia
09/15/1794 Printed DocumentSecretary Hamilton writes the commanding officer of the Maryland militia, Samuel Smith, on assembling the militia to act against the insurgents. The place of rendezvous is Fort Cumberland. Requests …
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Assembling the Maryland militia
09/15/1794 Printed DocumentInforms Governor Lee of Maryland that it is President Washington's desire that no time be lost in uniting the whole of the Maryland militia at Fort Cumberland. If the commanding officer, Samuel Smith, …
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Assembling the Maryland militia
09/10/1794 Printed DocumentSecretary Hamilton instructs Governor Thomas Sim Lee of Maryland to assemble and speedily march the militia to Williamsport, Maryland. The Whiskey Rebellion of western Pennsylvania still has …
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Ascertaining the strength of the Whiskey Rebellion
08/28/1794 Printed DocumentInforms the Secretary of State that it is the wish of President Washington that General Henry Miller be sent to the western counties of Pennsylvania to ascertain their real temper, in light of the …
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Artillery Clothing Needed for Recruits from Albany
10/22/1794 Letter SignedLieutenant McClallen has been directed to send his recruits from Albany to Governor's Island to be placed under Thompson's command. Thompson is to inquire of Terrence Reilly respecting the quantity of …
Thompson Family Papers
Articles Wanted
09/27/1794Biddle lists articles he will need which he did not have when he left town. Further concerns about supplies for troops.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Articles Sent to Georgia
06/06/1794 Autograph Letter SignedThe receipt for the articles sent to Georgia has not been received. Enclosed is the account of them which should be acknowledged.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Articles of Clothing for Hutchins' Recruits
08/12/1794 Letter SignedLt. Thomas Hutchins has reported that his recruits at Elizabeth Town are in want of sundry articles of clothing. Blankets, shirts, linen overalls, and shoes should be forwarded to him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Articles of Clothing for Discharged Soldiers
09/01/1794 Letter SignedPhilip Delabar, a discharged soldier, is due arrears of clothing. Stagg laments the necessity to deliver articles of clothing to discharged soldiers instead of paying them in cash.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Articles of Agreement
10/10/1794 Contemporary Copy of LetterOfficial agreement between the United States and contractors regarding the provision of rations at Fort Washington.
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Articles of Agreement
01/01/1794 Printed DocumentArticles of Agreement between Alexander Hamilton and Robert Elliot and Elie Williams.
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Articles Needed for the Army Hospital
12/09/1794 Copy of Signed DocumentMajor Isaac Craig lists the numerous articles received from George Balfour, Purveyor of the hospital for the Militia Army. Craig provides this list to Hodgdon, Commissary of Military Stores. List …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Articles Needed for a Journey
10/16/1794 Autograph Letter SignedSince Mentges will be taking a number of papers with him, he asks for a good portmanteau, two blankets, a horseman's sword and belt, and some small blank books. These articles will be returned when he …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Articles Furnished Creek Indians
06/16/1794 Autograph Letter SignedHodgdon has not acknowledged receipt of articles furnished to the Creek Indians.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Articles for naval armament
07/09/1794 Printed DocumentSecretary Knox requests that Hamilton decide as early as possible the articles for naval armament to be obtained by the navel agents at Norfolk, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, Boston and …
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Articles for a 44-Gun Frigate
06/19/1794 Contemporaneous or Certified Copy (made for information of action)Document reporting on the dimensions of materials for a 44-gun frigate, and fittings and stores for same. Joshua Humphreys is a reputed shipbuilder.
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Arsenals and Armories
03/04/1794 Printed DocumentReport communicated to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War. The President is of the opinion that in addition to the military arsenal at Springfield, Massachusetts, there ought to be …
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Arrival of wagons with stores
10/07/1794 Printed DocumentInforms the Supervisor of Military Stores that one or two wagons with military stores have just arrived, destined for Fort Cumberland, after previous delays. The rifles have also arrived from …
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Arrival of Six-Pounders & Three-Pounders
08/19/1794 Autograph Letter SignedBray announces the arrival of 15 brass six-pounders and 10 brass three-pounders with carriages. He has arranged for the use of 24 two-horse wagons to convey them on.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Arrival of Pay Abeited Desertion
06/23/1794 Letter SignedMoney arrived at Fort Fidius for pay of troops. The late arrival was the reason many used for plea of desertion. Writing expressing dissatisfaction of men found outside barracks. Howell's assurance …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Arrival of Loaded Stages, Etc.
10/18/1794 Autograph Letter SignedThe stages loaded on the 14th and the 15th have now arrived with Robert Young on board. The stages were unloaded with the assistance of Mr. Blane and Mr. Parker. Davis has not heard from Lesher who …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Arrest the President's Wagon
10/16/1794 Autograph Letter SignedKnox orders Blaime to arrest the President's wagon until his orders are received but the shipment of clothing should be sent on.
Peter Force - Ephrain Blaime Papers, Mm78012906, Series 8D
Arrears of Pay
03/05/1794 Autograph Letter SignedEnsign McLean discusses arrears of pay for himself and several of his men.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Arrears of Clothing for William White
12/15/1794 Letter SignedHodgdon should deliver to William White the arrears of clothing due him as a discharged sergeant late of the 2nd Sub Legion of the United States.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Arrears of Clothing for John Tibbets
10/31/1794 Letter SignedStagg notes that John Tibbets, a discharged soldier, is entitled to the following arrears of clothing: hat, vest, coat, linen overalls, woolen overalls, shirts, stock and clasp, socks, blanket, and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
