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Strengthening the Federal Government, Etc.
Knox discusses British intentions regarding the evacuation of the Western Forts which they still occupy. He mentions the "federal convention" proposed by Virginia for strengthening the power of …
William Irvine PapersStatus of the artillery Artificers; claims by Major Perkins
Mr. Pierce not being available, the author has opened the letter. The status of the artillery Artificers has not yet been resolved by Congress so no action can be taken on their claims. The claims by …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)State's charges against Becker
Col. Henry Becker is unable to inform the author of the monies he received. Since the charges on the books don't seem accurate, the author requests that the recipient examine his books to ascertain …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Speech of United Indian Nations to Congress
The Indians are disappointed that they were not included in peace accord with Great Britain; wanted lasting peace. Indians excluded from meetings held regarding peace and property rights, desire …
Archive Reports 1891Speech of Richard Butler
Speech made to Captain Beal regarding Indians and U.S. disputes over land with overtones of peace.
Draper MSS-Frontier Wars MSSSpecie due to officers of the Georgia Line
Statement of the specie that would have been due to the officers of the Line of Georgia; discusses settlements and certificates.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Specie due the officers of the Virginia Line
Writes the Secretary at War concerning specie due to the officers of the Virginia Line.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Specie due the officers of the Virginia Line
Letter to the Board of Treasury concerning specie due the officers of the Virginia Line.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Signed document regarding power of attorney
On a judge of the Court of Commissioners (document partially illegible).
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Shortcomings of the Current System of Government
Lincoln appears to be commenting on the weaknesses of the central government of the Confederation. Those whose interests are undercut by the current system, namely creditors and holders of …
Robert Goodloe HarperSettling the accounts of a late brother
Informs Pierce that the account of his late brother has never been settled, which he has the authority to complete.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Settling North's account
Discusses the difficulties in settling North's account and the documentation needed.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Settling accounts with the states
Discusses his proposed method for settling army accounts with the states in accordance with two resolutions of Congress.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Settlements with Army Pay Agents
Lloyd requests information on the action of Congress in regards to settlement with regimental pay agents
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Settlement with Hazen's Continental Regiment
Discusses details of the settlement of the pay of Moses Hazen's Regiment from the Revolutionary War
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Settlement with Continental Regiments
Discusses the general state of the settlement of the Army's accounts with the regiments of the states
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Settlement with Broadhead, Advice on Recouping Business
Settled with L. Broadhead, noted he was no longer within Nicholson's immediate contact. Advised that if Pierce came into contact with Broadhead he should attempt to "recover a vast multiplicity of …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Settlement with an Officer
Discusses the settlement of an officer's account and a certificate to be issued for the balance due
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