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Recommendation for Colonel John Parker
Rodney recommends Colonel John Parker for a post in the War Department.
Photostat File, Thomas RodneyInvoice of Pay and Pensions for Invalids
The letter provides a list of pay and pensions due to military invalids in Delaware, with notation of those who have moved or are deceased. The second page concludes with an order to pay the pensions …
Revolutionary WarWarrant to Pay Pensioners signed by Henry Knox.
This is another letter authorizing the $996 payment of pensions to military invalids between September 5th, 1791 and March 4th, 1792.
Revolutionary WarMarching of recruits; public clothing at Middletown
Is glad to hear of arrangements made to march recruits from Eastward. Approves of proposition relative to clothing. Is to leave in charge Ensign Bissell all the public clothing at Middletown …
Washington and His CabinetNegotiations with Madame Laval
Mentions the subject that gives Colonel Walker much anxiety. Madame Laval is making negotiations that would exonerate Walker from responsibility, but without effect. The sum is uncertain. At present …
Washington and His CabinetEscort of Artillery Detachment (Whiskey Rebellion)
Informing of Lieutenant Daniel Bissell's march to escort a train of artillery and military stores for the Maryland and Virginia Militia called out against "the Western Insurgents" (or the Whiskey …
Morse Autograph CollectionWarrant to Pay Invalid Pensioners signed by Timothy Pickering.
The letter authorizes the $774 payment of invalids for the period beginning March 5th, 1795, and ending September 4th of the same year.
Revolutionary WarReports Recruitment Efforts, Rations in Delaware
Reports General Hamilton's recruiting activity, requesting contracts for the state of Delaware. Enumerates rations for recruits and means of paying contractors.
Catalogue MSS Collection, Stockton Papers
