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Cover Letter for Wadsworth's Account of the Fort George Negotiations
Cover letter for Wadsworth's account of the proceedings at the recent treaty negotiations between the Seven Nations of Canada [Iroquois] and the state of New York.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersCover Letter for Certificates of Four Soldiers
McRea enclosed muster roll and certificates for four soldiers. Certificates state: "I certify that __ answers the description of an able bodied recruit and under __ years of age, give under my hand …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Court Martial to Investigate the Charges Against Capt. Kalteisen
Lewis Tousard notes that a Court of Inquiry does not have the same authority as a Court Martial but its findings will be presented to the Court Martial. He observes that Cox has had a month to prepare …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Court Martial Defence
In response to Cox's charges against him, Captain Kalteisen has requested a Court Martial to investigate his conduct. A Court of Inquiry brought the charges against Cox that were read during parade …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Court Martial Defence
William Cox insists that he needs more time to prepare for his Court Martial because the papers he needs for his defense are being forwarded from South Carolina and they probably will not arrive until …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Correspondence with West Point
Requests a response to his previous letter from George Fleming at West Point.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Correspondence with War Department Agent
Correspondence between the War Accountant and the Agent of the War Department in Georgia. Simmons encloses a list of the monies transmitted to Daniel Stevens, Supervisor at Charleston.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Correspondence with Captain Price
Informs Capt. Price that he will receive from John Kilty a warrant for 160 dollars.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Corrected Muster Roll
Dayton has corrected his muster roll as requested. His certificate had always been sufficient in the past but In the future he will endeaver to prepare his rolls in the correct manner
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Corrected Dates of Enlistment
Tinsley observes that his most recent muster rolls for the detachment of infantry under his command include the corrected dates of enlistment for John Blemline and William Carson.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Copy of Statement of Facts Not Found
No document from Moore to Governor Fenner found, inclosed extract of letter from Moore to Governor.
FO 5/10 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.Copy of Proclamation Regarding Cherokee Territory
Copy of document drawn up in presence of Cherokee commissioners regarding boundary lines of Indian and U.S. land. Outlines boundary lines based on topographic landmarks. Offers protection of …
James Robertson PapersCopy of Letter from David Henley to Oliver Wolcott on Indian Affairs; conduct of militia; commercial dealings with Indians
Henley reports that he has forwarded accounts of John Overturn, agent for Indian supplies, has forwarded goods to Chickasaws and Choctaws . Henley is critical of the militia; acting without orders; …
Settled Indian Accounts and Claims, 1794-1894. (RG217)Copper Arriving from Liverpool
Mr. Delaney has notified Pickering that the copper arriving from Liverpool should arrive soon so Hodgdon's store should be ready to receive it.
Timothy Pickering PapersConveyance for a Poor Fellow Found Unfit for Duty
A fellow discharged for being unfit for duty has his residence in North Carolina. The Secretary of War will pay for his passage to that State if conveyance can be found. Are there any vessels bound …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Contract Price of Rations at Boston
Simmons asks Jones to inform him of the 1795 contract price of rations at Boston.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Contract for Manufacturing Cordage, Etc.
Among other matters, Craig stipulates that if a contract is negotiated for manufacturing cordage, it should be specific with regard to time, place, quality, and dimensions. Past experience has shown …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Contingent & Incidental Expenses at West Point
The bearer, Jonathan Wright ,has charge of the money for the contingent and incidental expenses of the War Department at West Point, for which sum Fleming is held accountable and for which he should …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Contemplation of Putting Me in Gaol, Etc.
In addition to discussing his account, Houdin refers to the writ that he was served which might have resulted in his incarceration had it not been for the intervention of General Schuyler;
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Construction and Supply of Troops
Assisted Col. Butler in laying out building plan for fortifications at French Creek. As all materials are on hand, Craig believed all building will be completed by the end of the month. Quality of …
James Robertson Papers
