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Request for copy of pay roll for Captain Jonathan Thatcher
06/19/1787 Letterbook CopyRequests pay roll for Captain Jonathan Thatcher of Colonel Swifts's Regiment, in the Northern Army, year 1776.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Request for copy account of Major Edmund Hyrne
07/23/1787 Letterbook CopyIs directed by Comptroller to request that Pierce forward an official copy of account that Major Edmund Hyrne, aide de camp to General Greene lodged in Pierce's office of sundry advances to officers …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Request for Colonel Baylor's accounts
04/23/1787 Letterbook CopyRequests Colonel Baylor's papers respecting his accounts to be sent by next post. Pierce arrived in Richmond in perfect health this evening.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Request for certificate
05/25/1787 Autograph Letter SignedLetter from Doctor Middleton to Edward Carrington at New York, discussing certificates and other matters.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Request for bill of exchange
06/14/1787 Autograph Letter SignedDiscusses Colonel William Blount's request for a bill of exchange he believed to have been deposited in the pay office
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Reports Arrival, Activity at Rapids of Ohio
06/15/1787 Manuscript Translation of LetterReports arrival after immense public expense by using pack horses. Shall take his cattle to the mouth of the Wabash River and then drive them along the river. The ascent will be difficult, but will be …
Alfred T. Goodman Papers
Reports Activity at Fort Harmar; Expresses Concern for Supplies
12/19/1787 Autograph Letter fragmentRefers to several recent congressional resolutions, one for Virginia to provide militia to support the troops against the Indians (savages). Expresses concern about people of Kentucky forming …
Alfred T. Goodman Papers
Reports Activities of Indians, Contractors, Settlers on Kentucky Shore
07/07/1787 Contemporary Copy of LetterRefers to fear of Indian attack on the Miami. Will save public money by conducting operations on water rather than land. Describes different types of boats in use. Will overtake Captain Zeigler. …
Alfred T. Goodman Papers
Report on the Petition of General Irvine
04/11/1787 Draft DocumentThe Commissioner of Army Accounts gives a report on the petition of General William Irvine.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Report on petition of William Blodget
09/26/1787 Draft DocumentThe Commissioner of Army Accounts reports on the petition of William Blodget; mentions General Greene.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Report on petition of Micheal Henderson
09/26/1787 Draft LetterReport on the petition of Micheal Henderson, appearing by a certificate of William McDonald. States that the petitioner - a Revolutionary War veteran - has no legal title to any lands.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Report on Ordnance & Stores
01/03/1787 LetterbookPrice informs Knox that he has forwarded the returns of ordnance and quartermaster stores for the month of December 1786. Omitted from the November order were five bundles of nail rods and seventy …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Report on Ohio Company Proceedings
08/29/1787 Autograph Letter SignedReport from Reverend Manasseh Cutler on the proceedings of the Ohio Company, referencing the land purchased from Congress, the plan of settlement, layout of towns, and plans for improvements such as …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Report on memorial of General Huntington
09/25/1787 Contemporary Copy of LetterThe Commissioner of Army Accounts reports on the memorial of the late General Jedediah Huntington.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)- No image
Report of the Secretary at War to Congress.
07/10/1787 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentKnox refers to depredations most probably committed by the Shawanese and Wabash Indians and says that this matter demands the attention of the government. The strong hand of government must keep the …
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Report of the Secretary at War Relative to Intruders on Public Lands.
04/19/1787 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentKnox says that the country is liable to be disappointed in their just expectations of the great national advantages resulting from a wise administration of the western territory, by the evils of …
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Report of the Board of Treasury: Proposal of Royal Flint and Joseph Parker
10/22/1787 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentBoard of Treasury was referred a proposal of Royal Flint and Joseph Parker relative to purchase of certain tracts of Western territory.
Printed Versions 
Report of Ordnance & Stores
03/12/1787 LetterbookInforms Knox that he has forwarded various stores and ordnance that were requested and includes the cost of each. He has given Morrow certificates for cleaning French carbines and laying axes.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.- No image
Report of Committee: Indian Relations.
07/26/1787 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentRelative to making provision for preventing wanton and unjust attacks upon Indians, committee is convinced that measures must be adopted by congress and the states to prevent further progress of …
Printed Versions 
Report from French Creek
10/29/1787 Autograph Letter SignedHeart gives his report on the events occurring in the vicinity of French Creek with particular emphasis on the activities of the local tribes who are anxious to continue trading with Americans.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)- No image
Report from Colonel Josiah Harmar
05/14/1787 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentHarmar reports on the politics of the country. Captain Heart says a council of all Indian tribes was holding at Buffalo Creek, near Fort Erie, to discuss the matter of giving up their lands. Discusses …
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Relative to situation in Luzerne County; Colonel Buttler's conduct during late riot
10/31/1787 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentColonel Dennison laid before the council several papers related to situation in Luzerne County. Council wishes to deliberate on measures. Sufficient number of troops will be sent to take part in …
Printed Versions 
Regarding whereabouts of Doctor Basil Middleton for purposes of pay for 1783
06/19/1787 LetterbookInforms that Joseph Howell obtained permission of the Board of Treasury to remain in Philadelphia until to trial of the person confined in jail for passing bad certificates. Encloses copy of Doctor …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Regarding where to apply for gratuity of 1779
04/28/1787 Letterbook CopyRegarding where to apply for gratuity of 1779, Captain James McLean indicated that Howell was to person who could see McDougall righted therein. Asks that Howell examine books and furnish McDougall …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Regarding wages due to Benjamin Durrell
06/11/1787 Letterbook CopyMentions that he wrote regarding wages due to Benjamin Durrell. Pierce's answer was that there is pay due to Durrell. Hill sent the papers required, but has heard nothing back on the matter.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
