Henry Knox
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Payment Virginia militia for defense of frontier 1793
Ambler receipt from Henry Knox by hands of Edward Carrington supervisor District Virginia sum of $3950.57, the balance due militia called into service for defense of frontier Virginia 1793.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Payment to contractor for supply of militia Monongalia District
Ambler received $283.65 for express hire respecting embargo and $500 advanced to contractor for supplying militia of Monongalia District.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Payment to contractor for supply of militia Monongalia District
Ambler received $180.65 for express hire respecting the embargo and $500 to the contractor for supplying volunteer militia of Monongalia District.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Payment of Troops and Mounted Militia Under General Wayne
Wolcott explains the sums provided for the pay of the troops and mounted militia serving under Major General Wayne.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Payment for interpreting services with Six Nations
Jasper Parrish - interpreter for the United States with the Six Nations of Indians - has received $100 from Timothy Pickering, and requests that Knox repay Pickering.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Paying the Troops of Various Detachments
No arrangements have been made for paying the detachments at Fort Fayette, Big Beaver block house, Fort Franklin, and Wheeling and provisions need to be made to meet these obligations.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Pay of the Troops of Georgia
Howell had made arrangements with the Bank of the United States for notes to be transmitted to Georgia for the pay of the troops there.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Pay of the Scouts of Kentucky
Since the Paymaster of the Troops is far advanced, it would be advisable to pay the Scouts at the Accountant's Office and an advertisement to that effect will be published in the Kentucky Gazette.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Pay of the Militia, Scouts, and Spies of Georgia
Estimates regarding the pay due the militia, scouts, and spies of the State of Georgia are submitted for Knox's consideration.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Pay For the Officers of the Army at the Westward
Howell requests instructions from Knox as to how to pay those officers at the westward who have probably been provided goods and cash by private merchants.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Pay for Recruits
Enclosed muster roll and returns. Believed that pay is an incentive for recruiting, hopes it will be continued.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay Due the SouthWest Territory Militia
General abstract of pay due the Militia for the defense of the Southwestern Territory under the command of Governor Blount.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Pay and Subsistence of the Mounted Volunteers of Kentucky
Enclosed is an Abstract of pay and subsistence of the mounted volunteers of Kentucky for their services under the command of Major General Scott in the year 1793.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Pay and Subsistence of Captain Heth and His Detachment
In addition to the estimate for two month's pay, subsistence, and forage for General Wayne's troops, additional funds will be required for Captain Heth and his detachment and for the pay, subsistence, …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Pay and Resignation of Officers, Enclosed Letters from Bines and Hamtramck
Enclosed letters from Captain Hamtramck and Captain Maxwell Bines regarding the pay drawn by a officer after his resignation. John Clarke resigned, Wayne allotted him pay and rations due to his poor …
Anthony Wayne PapersPatten solicits an appointment from Knox
Letter, asks for military commission; mentions Congress to raise troops.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Packets and Letters Addressed to Major Craig
Jones received packet addressed to Major Isaac Craig enclosing letters for Major General Wayne and sundry officers. Captain Crawford hourly expected to arrive at Wheeling on 21st instant.
James Robertson PapersOutlines Plans to Return Divisions
Outlines plan to return New Jersey divisions, under the direction of Mr. Hunt, Mr. Gates, and Mr. Harrington. Pennsylvania division was overseen by General Miller and Colonel Biddle. Requests numbers …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Outlines Instructions for Live Oak for Frigate Floors
Outlines order to procure live oak for frigate floor timbers. Requests dimensions and measurements, and information for the public accounts. Requests that wood be tested for strength and potential …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Officer Recommendations & Resignations
Recommendations for officer promotions, and losses due to resignation (speeded in one case by alcoholism).
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3No Letters Received; President's Proclamation
All stores arrived safely at Fort Washington, last boat to arrive shortly. Craig read President's proclamation and expressed doubt that it would be received well in "this unhappy and distracted …
James Robertson PapersNiven writes to Knox about fortification at West Point
Letter, discusses repair of fortifications.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Mysterious Lack of Indian Activity
Major General Anthony Wayne comments that no Indians have been encountered since mid January, neither for peace purposes or further attacks. Wayne hopes the Indians are inclined to peace, but vows to …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3
