President John Dickinson
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Resignation of Brigadier General James Wilkinson
1784 Printed or published transcription/modern copyWilkinson submits his resignation as Brigadier General of the Pennsylvania militia and recommends his successor. [ Gen. James Wilkinson to Pres. Dickinson, 1784 ] Sir, I shall offer no apology …
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Report from Fort Pitt, on Indian shore, Western side of Alleghany River
12/05/1784 Letter SignedHarmar reports the arrival of troop detachments at Fort Pitt, his intentions for marching his troops down the Ohio to the Treaty at Fort McIntosh, and the numbers of troops in his command. Writes of …
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Officers required to command Pennsylvania's quota of militia
07/28/1784 Printed or published transcription/modern copy[Carleton (War Office) to Pres. Dickinson] War Office, July 28th, 1784 Sir, In obedience to the act of Congress of the 3d June last, I do myself the honor to inform your Excellency that the …
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Lieutenant Colonel Josiah Harmar acceptance of appointment as Commandant for the protection of the Northwest Frontier
08/16/1784 Printed or published transcription/modern copyHarmar's acceptance of his appointment by the Executive Council of Pennsylvania as Commandant for the protection of the Northwest Frontier. [Lt. Col. Josiah Harmar to Pres. Dickinson] …
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Lieutenant Colonel Harmar reports that the Artillery and an infantry company of his command have marched for Fort Pitt
09/25/1784 Printed transcription/modern copy of letterHarmar reports that the Artillery and an infantry company of his command have marched for Fort Pitt. Lt. Col. Josiah Harmar to Pres. Dickinson, 1784 Philadelphia, September 25th, 1784 Sir, I …
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Copies of enlistments of the troops raised in Pennsylvania
10/01/1784 Printed transcription/modern copy of letterHarmar transmits copies of the enlistments of the troops raised in Pennsylvania and reports two companies of his command have marched for Fort Pitt. Lt. Col. Harmar to Pres. Dickinson, 1784 …
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Certification that officers have taken oath of allegiance to the state of Pennsylvania
08/25/1784 Printed transcription/modern copy of letterHarmar reports that his officers have taken the oath of allegiance to the state of Pennsylvania.
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Report from Lieutenant Colonel Josiah Harmar to Jonathan Dickinson on status of troops, equipment and fort, and relations with Indians
01/15/1785Lt.Col Josiah Harmar reports to President John Dickinson on his utilization of Pennsylvania Troops at Fort McIntosh as well as the Indian reaction to the recently commenced United States treaty with …
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Regarding the resolution of Congress respecting a new arrangement of the Corps
05/24/1785 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentJosiah Harmar acknowledges receipt of a resolution of Congress forwarded by President John Dickinson. This Congressional resolution pertains to the new structure of the 1st American Regiment. Harmar …
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Regarding returns of Pennsylvania troops and the need to maintain presence at Fort McIntosh
02/08/1785Lt.Colonel Josiah Harmar encloses returns of Pennsylvania troops and reports to Pennsylvania President John Dickenson informing him of the likelihood that, upon abandoning the garrison, Fort McIntosh …
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Regarding apportionment of quotas for military officers
08/23/1785 Printed transcription/modern copy of DocumentHenry Knox, Secretary at War, explains to John Dickinson, President of Pennsylvania, the federal justification behind the apportionment of quotas for military officers. Knox asks Dickinson to consider …
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Monthly returns, request for instructions on discharge and reenlistment of men, and matters of pay
06/01/1785 Printed or published transcription/modern copyLieutenant Colonel Josiah Harmar submits monthly returns. Requests instructions regarding discharge and reenlistment of men for three years. Reduction in officers pay considered parsimonious. Soldiers …
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Monthly return of the Pennsylvania troops at Fort McIntosh, and removal of vagabonds
05/01/1785 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentLt.Colonel Josiah Harmar send to President John Dickinson a return of Pennsylvania troops in the service of the United States. Harmar recommends David Duncan to Dickinson for the job of taking charge …
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Monthly return of Pennsylvania troops
07/01/1785 Copy of documentJosiah Harmar sends to John Dickinson a monthly return of Pennsylvania troops in the service of the United States.
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Expiration of enlistments for 1st American Regiment
09/01/1785 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentJosiah Harmar, Commanding Officer, 1st American Regiment, sends a monthly return of troops in federal service to President John Dickinson. In this return, Harmar states that, contrary to his initial …
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Congressional requisition for Pennsylvania troops
08/09/1785 Printed or published transcription/modern copyHenry Knox, Secretary at War, transmits the Congressional requisition for Pennsylvania troops to President John Dickinson.
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