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Forwarding of Suggestions for Frigate Construction & Beam Preservation
Letter, encloses Humphrey's suggestions regarding Frigates; discusses method to preserve beams.
Josiah Fox PapersForwarding of Suggestion for Obtaining Lumber
Letter, describes Humphreys' idea regarding the procurement of timber.
Josiah Fox PapersForwarding Indian Goods, Etc.
The Quartermaster General set off for Headquarters on a barge and is expected to reach Fort Washington in five days. The Indian goods have been forwarded on board two Kentucky boats in the charge of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding Clothing to Carlisle
Jones quotes an extact from Ensign Charles Martin to the effect that Martin has not received the clothing for his recruits promised to him by Richard Parker. Several of his recruits have neither …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding accounts of the purveyor of public supplies
Requests that Tench Coxe forward all accounts of the purveyor of public supplies to the Accountant's Office.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Forwarded Supplies, Contracts
Announced Quartermaster General's arrival in Philadelphia. "Seale beams" and stationary arrived, will be forwarded with other articles in the care of Major DeButts. Lists desires for possible …
James Robertson PapersForwarded Supplies and Enclosed Returns
Medicine chest on hand to be delivered to Col. Biddle. Enclosed returns and abstracts. Encampment set for recruits and supplies forwarded to Fort Washington by boat under Ensign Harris.
James Robertson PapersForwarded Materials
William Simmons forwards blank pay and muster rolls to Caleb Swan, Paymaster General.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Formal Peace Alliance with Tribes at Sandusky
Formal acceptance of U.S. to discuss peace with tribes of Sandusky. Hopes to create an alliance against those who caused mischief.
Archive Reports 1891Foreign Relations
Statements of Home and Moore required for investigation into the capture of British seamen.
FO 5/10 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.Forage pay
Requests to know the reasons why he received no allowance in his pay account for forage as adjutant and quartermaster. Refers to an Act of Congress authorizing the pay.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Fish's account
Fish again asks Simmons to give early attention to his account for acting as agent for the War Department for military supplies. Simmons lack of attention to the account is preventing the settlement …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Fish's account
Asks for Simmons to give early attention to his account for acting as agent for the War Department for military supplies.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Finding an Inspector
Pickering wants an Inspector to assess the newly arrived 24-pounder so as avoid the embarassment caused by the previous method.
Timothy Pickering PapersFinancial Reimbursement for State Expenses
The Secretary at War discusses the protection of the Kentucky frontier with Governor Shelby. Kentucky is seeking financial reimbursement from the federal government for military expenditures. …
Miscellaneous File, 1800-1917. (RG94)Financial Matters
Informs the Secretary of War that Major General Anthony Wayne has been directed by the Paymaster General for sums of money to furnish the pay, subsistence, and forage of the Army. Discusses additional …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Financial Documents for Presque Isle
Enclosed pay and muster roll and voucher of expenditures for troops stationed at Presque Isle. Also enclosed pay advance for Capt. Crawford, authorized by Col. Butler, who needed to support his …
James Robertson PapersFinal Shipment of Shoes
Beach notifies Pickering, the Secretary of War, that he is ready to make his final delivery of shoes, and asks the Secretary to send an inspector the beginning of next week.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Filling the Office of Secretary of State
Pickering, currently serving as both Secretary of State and Secretary of War, discusses his reluctance to accept the office of Secretary of State on a permanent basis but he feels it is his patriotic …
Alexander Hamilton PapersExtracts from a Conference Held with the Creeks in Savannah
Lists proceedings of various treaties between Indian tribes and between tribes and United States related to hunting ground rights.
James Robertson PapersEXTRACT: Governor's Opinion on Capture of Seamen by British
Letter assured innocence of Captain Home, and dispelled rumors regarding capture of U.S. Seamen by British ship of war, Africa.
FO 5/10 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.Extract of letter from James Seagrove, agent of Indian Affairs, on meeting with Chiefs of the Creek Nation, and the prospects of living in peace
James Seagrove, Agent for Creek Indians, reported that he received dispatches from various Chiefs of the Creek Nations indicating that they will comply with his demands and will live in perfect peace …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extract of a talk from the Chief of the Oaksuskies to James Seagrove
This document is a copy of a talk between White Lieutenant, Chief of the Upper Creeks, and U.S. Indian Commissioner, James Seagrove. The date of the talk is 1 May 1795. The copy of the talk arrived …
James Robertson Papers
