Brigadier General Otho H. Williams
19 documents
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Politics
Anti-Federal majority anticipated in New York government. Virginia's adoption of the constitution is key.
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908. -
Request for Assistance with Supply Contractors
Henry Knox requests that Otho Williams assist contractors in sending supplies to General Josiah Harmar's army in the Northwest Territory. Harmar writes that he is having to pay out of his own purse …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367 -
Pensions for Invalids
Requests list of Invalid Pensioners from Maryland having not received it from the Governor. Asks them to observe that pensions are only for the actual invalids or their representative. Congress has …
Henry Knox Papers -
Attendance at Meeting
Believed there would not be a sufficient number of representatives of the Cincinnati at the meeting in Philadelphia to perform essential business. Knox "earnestly hopes" he and his party will form a …
Henry Knox Papers -
Recommendations for Military Appointments
Letter, asks for recommendations for military appointments.
Pennsylvania Collection 1629-1970. -
Official Appointment
Appointment to Brigadier General. Requests return with acceptance or non-acceptance. Enclosed Act of Congress regarding pay, rations, and emoluments.
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908. -
Knox Informs Williams of Promotion
Letter, advises regarding appointment as Brigadier General.
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[PRIVATE] Appointment
Despite poor health of Williams, President was forced to give him appointment to Brigadier General due to the end of Senate session. Knox requests Williams accepts position that will put him Second …
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908. -
[PRIVATE] Appointment
In the event that Brig. Gen. Morgan declines appointment, Knox hoped to appoint Otho Williams. Requests Williams acceptance or declination of possible appointment.
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908. -
Treasury Department Circular to the Collectors of the Customs
Fortifications of Baltimore harbor required, authorized the hiring of laborers and the acquisition of materials. Advised on keeping accounts of expenses and how funding will occur. Request name of …
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Preference for Older Officers
Noted preference given to older officers for certain tasks before mentioning Captain Snicker, of Baltimore. Advised the appointment of a French officer to survey cannons at Whetstone Point. New cannon …
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Delivery of Letter
Requested delivery of enclosed letter to the person Williams appoints to, "disburse the money intended to be expended at Baltimore" for the fortifications and mounting of cannons.
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908.
