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Report of the Committee on the Military Establishment
Report of Committee on the Military Establishment discusses staffing and manpower issues related to the British relinquishment of military garrisons inside U.S. territory. Also discusses frontier and …
Letters to Geovernor (L1).Report of the American Regiment
Report of the American Regiment. Return of three companies plus an artillery company. Appears to be a report of companies being raised for service.
U.S. Army CollectionReport from Fort Pitt, on Indian shore, Western side of Alleghany River
Harmar reports the arrival of troop detachments at Fort Pitt, his intentions for marching his troops down the Ohio to the Treaty at Fort McIntosh, and the numbers of troops in his command. Writes of …
Printed VersionsReport from Deputy Paymaster of the Main Army
John Pierce sends a cover letter to the President of Congress that has enclosed a report from H. Whitmore, Deputy Paymaster of the Main Army, that indicates a discrepancy of 873 dollars.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Report Desired on the State of an Army Magazine
Request for an account of the state of the post (military store/magazine) under Captain Irish's direction and a request for an account of his expenditures.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Repair of arms
Reports the completion of a contract for the repair of arms.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Relative to pay of Artificers
Questions regarding the pay entitlements of officers of artificers;
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Relating the Events of a Business Trip to England
Jackson relates the events of his business trip to England and the prosperity of his mercantile business in Philadelphia.
Robert Goodloe HarperRegarding warrants drawn on foreign officers
List of foreign officers in the army who drew warrants for pay from the war office.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regarding Powder Stores & Orders for Airing & Salvaging Damaged Powder
Discusses the state of powder stores, and comments that the damaged powder at Fort Clinton cannot be aired out in the current season. Refers to orders from Knox for airing and rotation of powder …
Letterbook No. 1, West Point 1784-1786.References Indian Treaty, Concern for Nearby Garrisons, Orders for Hostages
Honorably transmits articles of treaty with 6 Nations. Questions what to do with Indian hostages. Requests fresh information from Congress, orders to remain at this place to guard hostages and take …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS.Receipt of certificates
Discusses receipt of certificates for troops at West Point.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Receipt of certificate and writing supplies
Paymaster General is notifying Holt that he has gratefully received his letter, the certificate, writing paper, money, and a newspaper. Any blank certificates from Philadelphia should also be …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Receipt for Funds
Receipt for monies deposited on account with the Commissioner of Commissary Stores and Assistant Quartermaster, Samuel Hodgdon.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Receipt for clothing
Discusses the settlement of the account of the 2nd New York Regiment of Artillery
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Receipt for certificates
Michael Connolly, a courier, issues a receipt for certificates obtained from John Pierce. Connolly also provides a statement of good faith that he will deliver the certificates as directed.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Reasons for seizure of public funds
Cover letter for signed statement of officers of the garrison at West Point as to their reasons for an authorized seizure of public funds. (See "content notes")
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Rations for the Southern Army
John Pierce encloses a letter to John Whitediscussing rations for the Southern Army.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Rank and emoluments
Discusses the status of his rank in the Army and the pay and emoluments due to him.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Questions regarding logistical arrangements
Questions regarding logistical arrangements for the support of the commissioners going to Lake Erie to conduct a treaty with the Indian nations.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Questions on an Officer's Status
Requests information from Col. Hodgdon as to whether Captain Emes is to be continued the station he currently fills or be removed. Information either way will be satisfactory. Reference to letter …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Quartermaster's Request for Guidance
Captain Worsely Emes sends a letter to Samuel Hodgdon, Commissary of Military Stores, seeking guidance for relinquishing his duties in his present post.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Quartermaster's Department Business
Accounting for clothing drawn by wagoners who moved General Washington's baggage to Virginia. Sale of public public buildings and property. Settlement with creditors. Payment of Assistant …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Quality of Iron Sent to Lincoln
The mill equipment that Hodgdon shipped to Lincoln did not meet with expectations. Apologized for poor judgment used on the purchase of the iron apparatus. Asks for it return to him. The miller to …
Robert Goodloe Harper
