Timothy Pickering
925 documents
Israel Chapin Jr. discusses Indian affairs since the death of General Chapin
Letter, informs Pickering of General Israel Chapin's death; alludes to Treaty of Greenville; discusses Indian life; asks for advice handling Indian applications; discusses Treaty enforcement.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionIrregularities in Supplying the Recruits at Richmond
There appear to be some irregularities in supplying the recruits at Richmond. Therefore, Howell is submitting to Pickering the relevant account for supplies which should be examined by the auditor of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Invoices and Indian Goods
Plough irons to be provided for the Chickasaws. Details of invoices submitted.
James Robertson PapersInvoice of Stores, Attack on Ohio Mail
Enclosed invoice for sundry articles requested with prices list. Report of an attack on the mail boat by Indians, the commander of the boat was killed.
James Robertson PapersInstructions for the Launching of Frigates
Asks that neither time nor expense be spared in making the frigates ready for launching, and gives instructions for how to launch them while preventing them from being damaged.
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionInstructions for Paying the Contractors
Hamilton encloses a letter and abstract that explain the methods for paying contractors who supply the army. The instructions to the Commissary should direct him to provide monthly certificates to …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Indian Goods to be Forwarded
Letter regarding clothing at Galliopolis received. Will attempt to forward personal property to Lieut. Monnet. O'Hara advised sending Indian goods to Fort Franklin and that he would submit documents …
James Robertson PapersIndian Goods
Notification of shipment of Indian goods and Quartermaster's articles. Enclosed invoice.
James Robertson PapersIndian expenses of John Stagg, Junior
Simmons certifies that $148.60 is due John Stagg, Jr. being for the expenses attending the education of John Durant and Richard Bailey, two Indian youths of the Creek Nation from 1 January to 31 March …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Inclosed Extracts Regarding Frontier Violence
"Frontier is in a state of alarm." Midway settlement flattened, Jackson believed settlers would not hold. News of peace between Northern Indians and U.S. reached lower settlements, which are …
James Jackson Papers, Collection #422.Goods and Invoices
Forwards invoices and returns and summarizes the state of the stores, particularly goods intended for Indian tribes.
James Robertson PapersForwarded Supplies and Enclosed Returns
Medicine chest on hand to be delivered to Col. Biddle. Enclosed returns and abstracts. Encampment set for recruits and supplies forwarded to Fort Washington by boat under Ensign Harris.
James Robertson PapersFinal Shipment of Shoes
Beach notifies Pickering, the Secretary of War, that he is ready to make his final delivery of shoes, and asks the Secretary to send an inspector the beginning of next week.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)EXTRACT: Governor's Opinion on Capture of Seamen by British
Letter assured innocence of Captain Home, and dispelled rumors regarding capture of U.S. Seamen by British ship of war, Africa.
FO 5/10 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.Extract of letter from James Seagrove, agent of Indian Affairs, on meeting with Chiefs of the Creek Nation, and the prospects of living in peace
James Seagrove, Agent for Creek Indians, reported that he received dispatches from various Chiefs of the Creek Nations indicating that they will comply with his demands and will live in perfect peace …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Experiments on the Strength of Pieces of Ash
Shipbuilder Joseph Humphreys reports on the results of experiments on pieces of ash as to what effect single or double holes for bolting the floor will have on the keel of a ship.
Joshua Humphreys PapersExpenses of Paul H. Perrault, temporary engineer
Simmons certifies that $148.00 is due Paul H. Perrault, being the amount allowed him for his expenses and for keeping a public horse from June 1794 through June 1795.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Expenses of Major Bezaleel Howe
Simmons certifies that $57 is due Major Bezaleel Howe for his expenses traveling from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia and, while at Philadelphia, providing evidence at the Circuit Court.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Expenses of Josiah Fox, temporary constructor frigate building Gosport Virginia
Simmons certifies that $63.79 is due Josiah Fox for his expenses on a journey from Philadelphia to Norfolk Virginia, while there, and returning to the city, being employed as a temporary constructor …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
