Clement Biddle
19 documents
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Request for Rations
09/29/1785 Autograph Letter SignedHenry Knox, Secretary at War, contracts with Clement Biddle to furnish rations for the new companies of troops to be recruited out of Philadelphia. Knox sets the price in Pennsylvania currency and …
Gratz Collection: Generals of the Revolution -
Knox notifies contractor of suspension of recruiting
11/03/1785 Autograph Letter SignedHenry Knox, Secretary at War, notifies Clement Biddle, contractor, that following the march of Captain Zeigler's company the recruiting service will be suspended. Knox directs Biddle to forward his …
Independence Hall Autograph Collection. -
Knox Discusses the Board of Treasury's Proposals with Contractor Biddle
12/06/1785 Autograph Letter SignedSecretary at War discusses the contract for the supply of troop rations along the Ohio with Clement Biddle.
Henry Knox Papers -
Joseph Howell discusses army accounts with Clement Biddle
11/03/1787 LetterbookJoseph Howell transmits Captain Richardson's certificate to Clement Biddle.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853) -
Joseph Howell discusses army accounts with Clement Biddle
10/25/1787 LetterbookJoseph Howell discusses the accounts of Captain John Richardson with Colonel Clement Biddle. Howell is assisting Richardson in obtaining a certificate.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853) -
Warrants
04/19/1788 Autograph Letter SignedPayment of warrants for rations.
Gilder Lehrman Collection. -
Knox sends notice of payment to Biddle
12/10/1788 Autograph Letter SignedKnox notifies Biddle that payment for rations provided to Captain Zeigler's Company has been sent via Robert Gilchrest.
Independence Hall Autograph Collection. -
[PRIVATE] Payment by Warrant
04/14/1788 Document SignedPayment for furnishing recruits with rations to be in warrants due to the poverty of the Treasury Dept.
Gratz Collection: Generals of the Revolution -
Your Interests Blend with Those of the Public
07/16/1789 Autograph Letter SignedKnox has been in Rhode Island attending to his sick child but assures Biddle that he supports him in the object he desires since Biddle's interests and the public's interests appear to be the same.
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We Have the Worst to Apprehend, Etc.
08/10/1789 Autograph Letter SignedKnox has found Biddle's certificate respecting his account while in the Army and has consulted Mr. Burrall who will be honorable regarding Biddle's pursuits. Knox is in despair regarding the prospect …
Washington-Biddle Correspondence -
Knox writes to Biddle about health
03/06/1789 Autograph Letter SignedKnox relays information to Biddle regarding the health of himself and his family.
Independence Hall Autograph Collection. -
Congratulations
09/27/1789 Autograph Letter SignedPersonal letter congratulating Biddle on recent appointment as Marshall of district in Pennsylvania.
Dreer Collection -
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07/16/1789 Cited letter or documentLetter, Citation only Cited in Biddle to Knox, 07/22/1789.
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Contractor Offer
08/10/1792 Typed DocumentOfficial offer to be contractor for rations of U.S. military. Compensation of $800.00 per annum.
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Letter Citation
10/08/1794 Cited letter or documentCited in Biddle to Hodgdon, 10/11/1794.
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Letter Citation
10/07/1794 Cited letter or documentCited in Biddle to Hodgdon, 10/11/1794.
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Letter Citation
10/02/1794 Cited letter or documentCited in Biddle to Hodgdon, 10/07/1794.
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Forged powers of attorney for soldiers' land grants
06/17/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses forged powers of attorney presented at the War Department from soldiers John Young and William Smallwood claiming land as soldiers of the Maryland line. Mentions a man arrested for receiving …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) -
Requests Payment for Tents
03/19/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests adjustment of the tent account. The Secretary of State has inquired several times about payment. They are under contract for more tents and require payment for tents sold to Biddle.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
