Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Manuscript Department
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Expedition Against Wabash Indians
Citizens of counties in Kentucky request an expedition against the hostile Wabash Indians and will supply men for the mission. Harmar authorized the assembly of volunteers for expedition.
Etting CollectionAn ACT for granting LANDS to the Inhabitants and settlers at VINCENNES and the ILLINOIS Country, in the Territory north-west of the Ohio, and for confirming them in their Possessions
Land grant of 4,000 acres to each head of family in the above mentioned counties who were removed from their previous residence.
Etting CollectionSupply Order for Captain Newman
Requests that he be sent a company book and orderly book, with supplies to be charged to Samuel Hodgdon's account. The supplies are for Captain Newman.
Stauffer CollectionSupplement Act Regarding Treasury Department and Compensation
Outlined compensation for clerks within the treasury department and extended the regulations and laws from act that established Treasury Department to include clerks. Further requires all employees of …
Etting CollectionSketch by Colonel Sargent, Adjutant General, of St. Clair's plan of encampment and subsequent retreat on 4 November 1791 at Battle of Wabash River
Sketch was made by Colonel Winthrop Sargent, Adjutant General under General Arthur St. Clair. It shows the disposition of forces during the defeat of St Clair's Army by Miami and Shawnee Indians. …
Nicholas Biddle Personal Papers.Size of rifle barrels
Hand fixes the length of rifle barrels at 3 feet 3 & 1/2 inches.
Papers of Major General Edward HandResolving Land Issues at the Legislature, Etc.
The Chiefs discuss land-related concerns which they hope Fondie will resolve when the legislature meets during the winter months. Fondie was sick when the legislature met during the previous winter …
Simon Gratz Autograph Collection.Recommendation from Chiefs of the Stockbridge Tribe.
The Chiefs of the Stockbridge tribe of Indians seek relief from the State of New York.
Simon Gratz Autograph Collection.Payments Made on Account of Depreciation
Howell discusses the inquiry he has made into the payments or advances made by five States to their officers and men on account of depreciation.
William Irvine PapersOrder to Pay Invalid Pensioners
Pay made out to Invalid Pensioners listed in previous letter. Other names of those to receive pay included in this letter.
Dreer CollectionOrder of Battle, march and encampment of the Army of the United States under Major General Arthur St. Clair during the campaign of 1791
Order of Battle, march and encampment of the Army of the United States under Major General Arthur St. Clair during the campaign of 1791.
Nicholas Biddle Personal Papers.Defective Trunnions, Chiefs of the Six Nations, Etc.
Knox discusses the method of strengthening the defective trunnions of the howitzers and the Chiefs of the Six Nations who are in Philadelphia and will return without waiting for the Cornplanter.
Wayne Manuscripts[PRIVATE] Appointment
Discussed Willet's refusal of appointment to marshall for city and county of New York.
Gratz Collection: Generals of the RevolutionVarious News Items
Treaty of Nashville with Chickasaws and Chocktaws was successful. Glov. Blount's official report yet to be received on the escape of Col. Hardin. Politics of France discussed.
Dreer CollectionRifles in transit.
Hand informs Knox that fifty rifles are being forwarded to to Pittsburg.
Papers of Major General Edward HandRifle Shipment
General Hand writes Secretary Knox on the shipment of rifles, which are packed and awaiting a wagon to transport them. Not all of the rifles were acceptable, but more are expected.
Papers of Major General Edward HandRifle Order
Secretary Knox provides the numbers of rifles currently in production, stating that one of the suppliers made shoddy rifles that he cannot approve.
Papers of Major General Edward HandRelinquishes Appointment
Colonel Hull writes to Knox that he will be unable to accept the appointment Knox has offered, as his father in law, Judge Fuller, is ill, and is solely dependent on Hull to take care of his business.
Dreer CollectionRegarding Court of Inquiry & Resignation of General St. Clair
Discusses a proposed investigation of St. Clair's conduct, which cannot occur; also mentions St. Clair's prior decision to retire from the army once the inquiry had taken place, and why he has …
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceReceipt for Rifle Shipment
Notification that the receipt from Thomas Martin and James Silver for transport of the remaining boxes of rifles is enclosed.
Papers of Major General Edward HandReceipt for Rifle Shipment
A receipt for two waggoners who are transporting the remaining order of rifles to Major Craig in Pittsburgh. The rifles on hand will be dispatched as speedily as possible.
Papers of Major General Edward HandProgress of gun manufacturing in York
Hand informs Knox of the progress of manufacturing guns in York, Pennsylvania.
Papers of Major General Edward HandPayments Made to Individuals and Agents
Secretary Knox apologizes for not writing sooner, stating that he has been confined to bed due to an intermittent fever he contracted last year in Philadelphia. He describes payments made to a number …
Gratz Collection: Generals of the RevolutionPayment receipt received
General Hand acknowledges the receipt of Knox's previous letter, and the money advanced to pay the waggoners.
Papers of Major General Edward HandMoney for transportation of rifles
William Knox has drawn and forwarded $1000 in bank notes to be used for the transportation of the rifles. Expects to have letters from the war office informing of the remittance and the uses to which …
Papers of Major General Edward Hand
