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[Extract of letter from Captain John Lillio to the Secretary of War]
Proving of howitzers completed by Revere, powder obtained from Col. Amasa Davis.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)[Extract of a letter from Capt. John Lillie to the Secretary of War]
At request of Capt. Revere, Lillie proved howitzer which he just cast for United States.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)[Duplicate] Request for Permission to Sell Arms
Request to procure permit to sell arms in Great Britain.
FO 5/21 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.[DUPLICATE] Receipt of John Thompson
Money received for job as interpreter to Cherokee Indians.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)[DUPLICATE] Receipt of John Chisholm
Acknowledged receipt of payment from Henley for boarding Indians and their interpreter.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)[DUPLICATE] Allegations of Unlawful Seizure
Referred to international relations with British. Noted complicated demands made regarding Capt. Home's reassignment due to his "unlawful" detention of a vessel. Enclosed documents that supported …
FO 115/4 Embassy and Consular Archives, United States of America: Correspondence.[Criticism]
Criticism of New Jersey Cavalry system. Stagg believed methods used in Europe should be adopted speedily if any success in war is to be gained. With detailed instructions on implementation.
Anthony Walton White Papers [Box].[Copy] Talk from the Choctaw Nation to the Creek Nation
Friendship between nations of Indians after peace talk and smoking of tobacco. Noted conspiracy of Americans selling land and Indian people. Proposed alliance against Americans. Seeks peace with …
James Robertson Papers[COPY] Protection of Frontier
Proposal of military guard for the protection of the frontier from Indian attacks at the expense of the Federal government. Requested reimbursement for money advanced to commissioners for Indian …
Governor's Messages[Copy of James Davidson's talk to John McKee delivered by runner]
Scalp taken reasons for Indian warfare and killing. Requests opinion of United States on his actions. Noted council being held by Indian chiefs and warriors. Assured recipient (possibly Gov. …
James Robertson Papers[Answers to Mr. Freeman's Questions]
List format of answers pertaining to receipts and bounty.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)[A talk from the Mad Dog and Big Warrior of the Tuckabatcet in behalf of the Creek Nation to James Seagrove]
Advice from U.S. on peace between tribes to save land was good. Noted killing of Creek hunters by Chickasaws, Creeks will transport prisoners and property of guilty Indians to U.S. Fear that some …
James Robertson PapersWith the President Declining, Who is to Succeed Him?
Apologizes for not having written but he has been busy with work. Asks for news regarding the succession of the President and hopes that it will not bring strife. Describes a storm on Lake Huron. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Winter Clothing Needed at West Point, Etc.
Rochefontaine transmits a return of clothing needed immediately at West Point. The weather has become so inclement that the men are actually suffering for want of clothing. He asked that the clothing …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Winter Clothing for the Guards
Harris should deliver twelve greatcoats and twelve woolen caps to the guards watching over the frigate.
Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), MayWilliams solicits Washington's opinions regarding scientific experiments
Williams seeks Washington's advice regarding the atmospheric experiments he has been conducting with thermometers and barometers.
Huntington MssWilliam Polk's compensation
William Polk is to transmit his account for compensation for acting as War Department agent to the War Dept. Accountant's office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)William Hunt Receipt of Warrant Drawn on Caleb Swan for Pay of Army
Hunt received $6000 from Caleb Swan, paymaster of army under Major General Wayne on account of pay of army.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
