Boston Public Library: Copley Square
14 documents
Pay of Recruits
Fiscal, Pay warrant for pay of troops.
Virginia and Richard Ehrlich Autograph CollectionCapture of Post at Grand Glaize
Letter, describes Wayne's campaign; discusses defection of Newman, field quartermaster; discusses Indians and Indian warfare; describes Indian lands; discusses stockade fort; discusses forts and …
Chamberlain CollectionPolitics Between Wayne and Wilkinson
Letter, discusses Wilkinson & Wayne dispute; asks for opinion re legal issues; discusses Executive power re military.
American ManuscriptsRights of Indians
Indians and Indian warfare; describes 1706 treaty with Chickasaws; United States responsibility to Indians; mentions White encroachment.
Chamberlain CollectionSale of British Goods in Jamaica
Military stores in Jamaica abandoned by British troops, now offered for sale to United States. Enclosed abstract lists articles for sale.
American ManuscriptsQuestions on Discharge
Discharge of soldier under Gen. Hamilton's command to be examined. Enclosed extract answers previously posed questions by Chase. Requests opinion of people regarding the absence of the president.
American ManuscriptsNames of Candidates for Vacant Position
Candidates for Mr. Paca's position discussed.
American Manuscripts[No. 38: Duplicate] Return of Materials for Sale
Enclosed return of military stores in St. Domingo to Jamaica for sale. King requested the origin of the articles (English, French).
American ManuscriptsReceipt of Atlas
Describes atlas procured from trader, requests missing maps of Malta and Goza. Discussed end of term in War Office, described cartridge paper, and discussed presidential campaign and election.
American ManuscriptsBavarian field pieces
Describes invention of Bavarian field piece used by artillery, mentions science and end of term in War Office.
American Manuscripts[Private] Political Agenda of President Discussed
Cabinet and executive administration politics and personal opinion of presidents agenda discussed.
American Manuscripts[Confidence] Election Law
Election law, state governments, presidential election discussed. McHenry's resignation, anti-Federalist ticket success along with peace between the two parties discussed. Foreign affairs addressed.
American ManuscriptsWar Department Fire
Describes War Office fire, damage to War Office library, discusses atlas.
American Manuscripts
