General William Irvine
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Request for pay for Captain James Wilson
The author examines the request for pay for Captain James Wilson and, after a thorough examination of the records, finds the request unwarranted. Indeed, Wilson may have been given more pay than was …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Renting Public Buildings at Carlisle
Hodgdon explains his proposal for the leasing of public buildings to General Irvine.
William Irvine PapersOccupation of Public Buildings at Carlisle
Hodgdon explains to General Irvine his conditions for the occupation of the public buildings at Carlisle.
William Irvine PapersStrengthening the Federal Government, Etc.
Knox discusses British intentions regarding the evacuation of the Western Forts which they still occupy. He mentions the "federal convention" proposed by Virginia for strengthening the power of …
William Irvine PapersIntelligence from the Western Frontier
Knox thanks Irvine for referring officers to him with recent information from the western frontier and he asks for any additional information that Irvine can gather. He briefly mentions the lack of …
William Irvine PapersJoseph Howell discusses army accounts with General Irvine
Joseph Howell discusses the accounts of Lieutenant Colonel Bayard and Colonel Wood with General Irvine.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Checking the Indians on the Pennsylvania Frontier
General Harmar discusses the orders he has received from the War Office respecting the establishment of a small post at the confluence of French Creek and the Allegheny River. The purpose of this …
William Irvine PapersGrievances from troops and use of attorney
Letter to General William Irvine on behalf of regiments in Pennsylvania and Virginia; mentions action by an attorney against the War Department in order to guarantee the lands promised to officers and …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Payments Made on Account of Depreciation
Howell discusses the inquiry he has made into the payments or advances made by five States to their officers and men on account of depreciation.
William Irvine PapersSuspension of Presque Isle is Temporary
Governor Mifflin discusses the President's suspension of the establishment of the town at Presque Isle and, in response to the dissatisfaction of frontier inhabitants, assures Irvine that the …
William Irvine PapersLetters Respecting the Town at Presque Isle
Dallas encloses the letters that have passed back and forth between Governor Mifflin and the General Government respecting the President's suspension of the establishment of the town at Presque Isle.
William Irvine PapersIndian Reaction to the Suspension at Presque Isle
Elicott discusses the Indian response to the President's suspension of the establishment of the town at Presque Isle.
William Irvine PapersGratitude for Quelling the Insurrection
Harmar transmits the several resolves expressing gratitude to those involved in the expedition to quell the western insurrection.
William Irvine PapersFort Franklin Beseiged, Etc.
This is Denney's report from the western counties of Pennsylvania, particularly from Fort Pitt and Fort Franklin which he describes as being beseiged.
William Irvine PapersEstablishing the Post at Presqu' Isle
Governor Mifflin provides his instructions for the establishment of the post at Presque Isle.
William Irvine PapersThe Secretary's Son Lies Dangerously Ill, Etc.
Among other matters, Hodgdon notes that McHenry's eldest son is dangerously ill at Trenton and McHenry's own ill health retards the business of the War Office.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Sickness Has Deranged Every Department, Etc.
Hodgdon informs General Irvine of various matters including those affecting Irvine's son. He notes that the sickness has depleted every department and offers that as the reason for unfulfilled …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Public Officers Are Returning to the City, Etc.
Along with sundry supply matters, Hodgdon notes that the public officers are returning to the city along with Colonel Hamilton and General Washington.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Public Officers Are Returning to the City
Hodgdon happily observes that public officers, including General Washiington and Colonel Hamilton, are returning to Philadelphia and the city has come alive as a result.
William Irvine PapersHindrance of the Business of the War Office
Hodgdon tells General Irvine that if he cannot exchange the silver for bank notes, he should keep it until some other arrangement can be made. The poor health of the Secretary of War [McHenry] …
William Irvine PapersGuns for St. Clair's Expedition, Etc.
Hodgdon has not received instructions respecting the building at Carlisle and he notes that it will take time to obtain the materials to make the necessary repairs. The sickness [fever] has affected …
William Irvine PapersEmployment for John Kincaid
John Kincaid has no immediate employment so it was suggested he see Captain Elliot about assisting with the erection of public buildings in Philadelphia. However, he was not interested and is …
William Irvine Papers
