Charles Thomson
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Report on the proceedings at Treaty of Hopewell
12/30/1785 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentHawkins and Pickens report on the treaty proceedings at Hopewell with the Cherokees and Treaty talks with the Creeks. Refers to Creek leader Alexander McGillivray, a half breed with strong connections …
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Regarding Henry Knox acceptance of position of Secretary of War and anticipated date for assuming duties
03/17/1785 LetterHenry Knox sends to Charles Thomson a letter notifying him of his acceptance of the position of Secretary of War and makes known his anticipated date for assuming the duties of the office.
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10/24/1785 Cited letter or documentLetter, Citation only Cited in Thomson to Congress, 11/02/1785.
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Request for Federal Troops on the Ohio
05/16/1786 Cited letter or documentCITATION Only. Cited in Thomson to Henry, 07/03/1786. Henry appears to have requested that Congress dispatch United States Army companies to join the Virginia militia on the Ohio for operations to …
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Report on the Service of Captain Stevens
06/26/1786 Autograph DraftReport on the service of Captain John Stevens, formerly of the Connecticut regiment and prisoner of the British during the Revolutionary War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)- No image
Report on the Petition of Nathan Fuller
05/24/1786 Author's Letterbook CopyReport on the petition of Nathan Fuller, to the Secretary of Congress.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859) 
Report on the Memorial of Marinus Willett
05/24/1786 Author's Letterbook CopyPierce's report to Congress on the memorial of Colonel Marinus Willet, commander of a New York militia regiment in the Revolutionary War, concerning the settlement of his regiment's pay
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Report by the Commissioner for Account Settlements
07/06/1786 LetterbookInforms the Secretary of Congress of a report by the Commissioner for Settling the Accounts of the Army regarding Lt. Col. Pannell and Col. Elbert of the Georgia Line. The commissioner makes a …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Petition of John Stevens
06/26/1786 LetterbookReport, delivered to the Secretary of Congress, on the petition of John Stevens, referred to the Commissioner for settling the accounts of the late army. Stevens was appointed Captain in the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Petition of John Leseur
08/25/1786 LetterbookThe Commissioner for Settling the Accounts of the late Army has reported on the petition of John Leseur, which Pierce forwards to the Secretary of Congress. The complaint seems to be related to the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Petition of James Gregg
09/14/1786 LetterbookThe Commissioner for Settling the Accounts of the late Army has reported on the petition of James Gregg, late captain in the New York Line. Discusses securities of the United States.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Petition of James Gregg
09/07/1786 LetterbookThe Commissioner for Settling the Accounts of the late Army has reported on the Petition of James Gregg, late captain.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Petition of George Thompson
09/28/1786 LetterbookThe Commissioner for Settling the Accounts of the late Army has reported on the petition of George Thompson.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Petition of Duncan Campbell
09/01/1786 LetterbookThe Commissioner for Settling the Accounts of the late Army has reported on the Petition of Duncan Campbell, which Pierce forwards to the Secretary of Congress.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Petition of Daniel Pendleton
09/12/1786 LetterbookThe Commissioner for Settling the Accounts of the late Army has reported on the Petition of Daniel Pendleton, late captain of artificers.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Petition of Absalom Baird, surgeon
08/25/1786 LetterbookThe Commissioner for Settling the Accounts of the late Army has reported on the petition of Absalom Baird, who served as a surgeon in Baldwin's Corps of Artificers, requesting commutation in lieu of …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Memorial of William Stuart and Palmer Cady
10/04/1786 LetterbookThe Commissioner for Settling the Accounts of the late Army has reported on the Memorial of William Stuart and Palmer Cady.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Memorial of Reverend Robert Smith
07/14/1786 LetterbookCopies the report of the Commissioner for the Settling the Accounts of the late Army, regarding the Memorial of Reverend Robert Smith, late Chaplain. The Commissioner rules against the Memorial, …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Memorial of Jesse Cook and Jesse Grant
07/06/1786 LetterbookReport by the Commissioner of Army Accounts on the Memorial of Jesse Cook and Jesse Grant, former captains from Connecticut.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Letter of Major General St. Clair
10/10/1786 LetterbookThe Commissioner for Settling the Accounts of the late Army have reported on the letter of Major General Arthur St. Clair.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Instructions to Governors of the Northwest Territory
10/26/1787 Copy of documentInstructions to Governor to pursue treaty with Indians in Northern territory if tribes are perceived as hostile. Peace primary objective, but acquisition of Indian lands was encouraged.
Berthrong Collection
Reports Activities of Indians, Attacks, Treaty Efforts around Fort Harmar
07/23/1788 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses congressional dispatches to the people of Kentucky. Treaty will be deferred. Will provide a subaltern sergeant corporal and several privates to guard provisions and to build a council room …
Alfred T. Goodman Papers
