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Letter from Oliver Wolcott to Secretary of War with recommendations on how to handle finances between departments
Letter from Oliver Wolcott to Secretary of War, with recommendations on how to handle finances between departments. In particular, provides recommendations for the accountant of the War Department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter from John Sergeant to Secretary of War Timothy Pickering on the claims of the Nimham Tribe, purchase of Oneida lands and setting out for New Stockbridge New York
From John Sergeant, missionary to the Stockbridge Indians, to Timothy Pickering Secretary of War. He discusses pamphlet of the Nimham tribe claiming lands in New York, which he cannot find. Asks who …
Samuel Kirkland PapersLetter from James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent, to William Simmons on delivery of money to Captain Constant Freeman
Seagrove informs Simmons that he encloses Captain Constant Freeman's receipt for $40,000. Reports that it was fortunate he met Freeman, as the money was wanted.
Settled Indian Accounts and Claims, 1794-1894. (RG217)Letter from Ebenezer Smith
Letter from Ebenezer Smith; mentions various doctors, including Doctor Shippen and Doctor McKnight.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from distressed mother who has lost her son
Apologizes for troubling Joseph Howell. Notes that her son has died, an officer in the light dragoons under General Anthony Wayne. Notes that she has a receipt from Major Winston for $80, the amount …
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)Letter from Captain Thomas Truxton to Secretary of War Timothy Pickering regarding progress of construction USS Constellation at Baltimore shipyard
Letter from Captain Thomas Truxtun, captain of USS Constellation overseeing construction, addressed to Timothy Pickering. Truxtun reports that Mr. King is well acquainted with work on constructing …
Charles Thomas Harbeck PapersLetter Describing Timber Types & Cuts for Frigate Construction & the Merits of Oak and Red Cedar
Letter, describes timber cuts regarding Frigate construction. There is difficulty in procuring the top timbers of red cedar. The top timbers and half timbers that form the sides of the ports should be …
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding PapersLetter Concerning Transport of Goods, Upcoming Treaty in Greenville, and Peace
Letter delivered by Leather Lips, Delaware chief, and warriors. Williams stated that the Indians traveling to Greenville will sign treaty and are eager for peace. Supplies transported to Greenville …
Anthony Wayne Papers
