General Edward Hand
32 documents
Affidavit from the American Regiment
Letter covering an affidavit from the paymaster of the American Regiment, answering Edward Hand's questions.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Regarding certificates, charges and pay
Mentions that the certificates of Colonel Pickering are not canceled in his office. A discussion on the matter of certificates. Notes that Mr. Denning has exhibited a charge against Hand for clothing …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Rejection of appointment for Jacob Slough
Knox rejects Hand's recommendation of Jacob Slough for appointment as an officer in the army.
Papers of Major General Edward HandRequest for Rifles
Request for as many good quality rifles as Hand can provide, not to exceed 1,200.
Charles Roberts Autograph CollectionOvertures of Peace with Indians
Relayed rumors of peace, but any more mismanaged campaigns against Indians could be disastrous. Discussed current campaign against Indians and referenced a successes and failures with dates.
George R. Clark PapersNotification of Advanced Payment for Waggoners
Directs inspected rifles forwarded to Pittsburgh; directs payment of Waggoners.
Charles Roberts Autograph CollectionMoney for transportation of rifles
William Knox has drawn and forwarded $1000 in bank notes to be used for the transportation of the rifles. Expects to have letters from the war office informing of the remittance and the uses to which …
Papers of Major General Edward HandEmploying Armorers
Knox appreciated Hand's employment of armorers instead of "any intermediate person". Requested standard rifles and also how many will be sent from Lancaster.
Stauffer CollectionAuthorization to Contract with Manufacturer for Rifles
Rifle manufacturers proposal received; discusses contract and penalties for rifle manufacture.
Charles Roberts Autograph CollectionRifles from Lancaster
Knox discusses the prospect of obtaining at least one thousand rifles from Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Papers of Major General Edward HandRifles have arrived.
Hodgdon notifies Hand that the rifles he requested have arrived in a timely manner.
Papers of Major General Edward HandRifles for the defense of the Pennsylvania frontier
Knox orders 150 rifles to be loaned to the governor of Pennsylvania for the defense of the frontier.
Papers of Major General Edward HandRifles for the Chickasaws
Knox orders 150 rifles to be delivered to Philadelphia so that they can be sent as a present to the Chicasaws.
Papers of Major General Edward HandRequest and Instructions for Sending Rifles
Request to forward rifles to Carlisle, addressing the shipment to Richard Parker, public storekeeper. If Parker is absent, shipment should be directed to Capt. Sparks.
[Empty Placeholder Collection for Incomplete Collection Associations.]William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Edward Hand
William Simmons informs Edward Hand that his accounts have been closed.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
