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Army of Creek Indians
10/01/1794 Printed DocumentTransmits to General Robertson a copy of a letter from Doctor R.J. Waters relative to an army of Creeks coming against the Southwest Territory.
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Army In Motion Homeward, Etc.
11/19/1794 Contemporary Copy of LetterHamilton observes that the sundry units of the Army are returning to their homes in Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The judiciary continues to interrogate the prisoners apprehended …
Alexander Hamilton Papers- No image
Army contract for whiskey
04/23/1794 Printed DocumentRevenue Office requests that a warrant may issue in favor of John Mease as agent for John Wilkins Company of Pittsburgh for $2000 for purchase of whiskey for the Army.
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Army contract for whiskey
04/09/1794 Printed DocumentRequests that a warrant be issued by the Revenue Office at the Treasury Department for John Mease, agent for John & Charles Wilkins & Co. of Pittsburgh. The company will receive $1200 in payment for …
Printed Versions 
Arms to Fort Mifflin
04/30/1794 Autograph Letter SignedSupply Order, directs mortars to Fort Mifflin.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.
Arms for the Catawba Indians
10/08/1794 Letter SignedHodgdon is asked to deliver to Mr. Francis for the use of the Catawba Indians, six rifles, two pairs of pistols for the Chiefs, and an ample supply of ammunition.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Arms for Hutchins' Recruits
09/23/1794 Letter SignedReturn of arms wanted for the recruits of Lt. [Thomas] Hutchins of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Arms for Brown & Francis at Providence
10/24/1794 Letter SignedThe Secretary of War requests that another set of fittings for 24 and 32 pounders be prepared for the service of the United States and addressed to Brown and Francis at Providence, Rhode Island.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Arms and stores at fortifications
08/13/1794 Printed DocumentLetter from the Treasury Secretary to Major Isaac Craig, stressing that the keeping of arms and stores out of the hand of the insurgents is a matter of great importance at the fortification he resides …
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Arms and public property lately with militias of Maryland and Virginia are deposited at Winchester, Williamsport or Hagerstown under direction of General Langham
12/29/1794 Letter SignedKnox tells Hodgdon that the arms and public property lately with militia of Maryland and Virginia are deposited in either Winchester Virginia, Williamsport Pennsylvania, or Hagers Town Maryland under …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Arms & Equipage Needed to Supply the Militia
09/24/1794 Letter SignedClement Biddle, the Quartermaster General of Pennsylvania, asks Hamilton to order Samuel Hodgdon to provide the arms and camp equipage Biddle needs to equip the militia that it is about to set out for …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Arms & Equipage Forwarded to Pittsburgh
06/14/1794 Letter SignedA list of articles that are needed on the upper parts of the Ohio that should be forwarded immediately to Pittsburgh.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Arms & Clothing
06/16/1794 Autograph Letter SignedSedam has received the arms and clothing by the sloop Philadelphia, Capt. Bond, Master.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Arms & Carriages for Fort Mifflin
03/24/1794 Autograph Letter SignedHodgdon is directed to deliver to Captain Jeremiah Fisher for the use of Fort Mifflin fifty shot for twelve pounders and five garrison carriages for eighteen pounders with iron trucks, if in store.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Arms & Accoutrements Wanted at Winchester
11/24/1794 Letter SignedFifty stand of arms and accoutrements are wanted at the recruiting rendezvous at Winchester and should be sent to Ensign David Thompson or, in his absence, Ensign Yelverton Peyton.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Arms & Accoutrements for Kersey's Detachment
07/16/1794 Autograph Letter SignedA list of arms and accoutrments for Capt. [William] Kersey's detachment and for his recruiting in Charleston [South Carolina].
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Arms & Accoutrements for Kersey's Detachment
07/16/1794 Letter SignedA list of arms and accoutrments for Capt. [William] Kersey's detachment and for his recruiting in Charleston [South Carolina].
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Arms & Accoutrements for Bruff's Recruits
10/23/1794 Letter SignedStagg asks to have the following articles forwarded to Captain James Bruff at Baltimore for the use of a detachment of recruits under marching orders: 25 stands of arms and accoutrements, a horseman's …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Armorer's Tools for Mr. Guyer
06/27/1794 Autograph Letter SignedThe Secretary of War intends to send Frederick Ernest Guyer into the Cherokee Nation with Mr. Dinsmore in his capacity as armorer. He will need a compete set of armorer's tools and a bellows and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Approved Accounts
06/23/1794 Autograph Letter SignedHodgdon's account as Quartermaster General has been admitted and passed in the Comptroller's Office without any alterations. The remaining part of the account should be rendered without delay.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Approval of General Wayne's conduct
04/03/1794 Printed DocumentDespite the prevalence of some opinion that disapproves of General Wayne's conduct, the Secretary of War informs Wayne that Washington fully approves of his efforts. Knox insists that it is unlikely …
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Approval of Colonel James Hackett to be constructor
07/29/1794 LetterbookKnox informs John Taylor Gilman, Governor of New Hampshire, that, based on Gilman's recommendation, he is appointing Colonel James Hackett to be Naval Constructor of the frigate to be built at the …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Apprehending Suspects from the insurgency
11/15/1794 Contemporary Copy of LetterHamilton names those who have been apprehended for their part in the insurgency in western Pennsylvania and one who has escaped. He believes that a permanent military presence will be required in the …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Apppointment of Kirkpatrick, Movement of Troops
12/26/1794 Letterbook CopyCopy, discusses movement of two detachments, mentions appointment of Kirkpatrick.
James Robertson Papers
Appointment, Readiness of Kirkpatrick
12/26/1794 Extract of LetterMentions Kirkpatrick appointment, pleasantries.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
