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Presidential Support and charges against General Wayne
Use of flowery language to discuss court of inquiry and charges against General Anthony Wayne.
Harry Innes Papers, Mm81027201Preserving Peace on the Georgia Frontier
Pickering gives Captain Eaton his instructions for handling the unrest between the Creek Indians and the frontier inhabitants of Georgia following the murder of several Creeks by whites.
William Eaton PapersPostponing the Stores to be Forwarded to Charleston
The Secretary of War has requested the postponement of the military stores to be forwarded from Governors Island to Charleston. They will be sent instead from Philadelphia.
Thompson Family PapersPost Notes Received from the Treasury
The several sums mentioned in Howell's letter have been sent to Overton from the Treasury in post notes of the Bank of the United States. As soon as Overton has paid them out agreeable to Howell's …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ports for Disbursing Whiskey for the Use of the Army
Hamilton notes that the custom has been to receive whiskey at the ports of Pittsburgh, Whelen, and Fort Washington and suggests that, since there are no places more convenient, the practice should be …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Portion of Pay due Mrs. Roberts
Morris asks Simmons to ensure that Major Roberts' wife is receiving a portion of Roberts' monthly pay.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Poor Quality of Powder Imposed on the Public, Etc.
In addition to transmitting a number of monthly returns, General Wayne criticizes the quality of the powder he has been provided. The last sent forward during the Spring of 1794 was fit only for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Poor Conditions at Fort Johnson
Request for supplies to repair barracks and prison quarters at Fort Johnson. Captain Kalteisen to oversee building.
Daniel DeSaussure PapersPolitics with Foreign Nations
Wrote Capt. Home and King's Vice Consul in Newport, RI for answers regarding accusations, expects answer shortly. Discussed insult and ill feelings toward government.
FO 5/10 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.Politics Surrounding Capture of U.S. Seamen
Secretary Pickering discussed politics and supposed lies surrounding the aggressions of Captain Home against U.S. seamen.
FO 5/10 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.Please Oblige Me With Thirty Dollars
Sorber requests the thirty dollars he needs to go on. The money should be entrusted to the bearer of this letter.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Please Meet at Dunwoody's
Coxe announces that they are meeting in the evening at Dunwoody's with Spread Eagle to discuss musket shirts. He hopes that Hodgdon can attend for at least an hour.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Plantation Purchased by the Board of War
There is some question as to what is to be done with the plantation purchased by the Board of War and the settlement of the mortgage on same.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pickering writes to Anthony Wayne regarding the General's request for leave
Letter, discusses leave of absence from the army for Wayne. Decision to grant or deny leave has been delayed by the absence of General Washington.
Interleaved Document in Washington Irving's Life of George Washington.Pickering informs Captain Chapin of his appointment to succeed his father
Letter, informs re Superintendant appointment; acknowledges information re General Chapin's death; discusses responsibility of Superintendant; advises re managing Indian affairs; alludes to Jay's …
Henry O'Reilly CollectionPickering discusses state and federal authority to treat with Indians with Chapin
Letter, directs Chapin re proposed New York treaty; discusses State rights and Federal Government; informs re opinion of Attorney General; discusses conduct of New York commissioner; mentions New York …
Henry O'Reilly CollectionPickering discusses Seneca Chief Little Billy with Captain Chapin
Letter, directs re lifetime annuity for Seneca War Chief, Little Billy; informs re money due Oneidas & Tuscaroras; mentions Treaty.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionPickering discusses public opinion with Knox
Letter, discusses public opinion re treaty with Great Britain.
Henry Knox, MMC
