Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Manuscript Department
244 documents
Materials, Transport, and Politics on Frontier
Transportation of materials and boat travel during winter discussed. Politics of battalion related.
Conarroe Collection HSP Collection #146 (NUCMC 60-1616)Guns from York
Hands discusses potential gun deliveries from the gunsmiths of York, Pennsylvania.
Papers of Major General Edward HandGun barrel production
Hand discusses the effect of severe weather on the production of gun barrels.
Papers of Major General Edward HandContract for Supplying War Department with Clothing for the Army
Copy of contract between Alexander Hamilton and William Young and George Dannacker, contractors, for supplying clothing to War Department for the Army. Describes procedures for inspection of quality. …
Rawle Papers, 3 Official Correspondence, Attorney for U.S. District of P.A., 1791-1800.Verification of Reduction in Force
The President has requested that the Collector, Inspector, and Warden board the British ship "Jane" and verify whether the reduction in force nas actually been carried out as specified to the British …
W. M. Hornor CollectionSale of Bonds Receipt
Certification that Knox sold 2 shares of stock in the Bank of the United States.
Conarroe Collection HSP Collection #146 (NUCMC 60-1616)Rules Governing French Vessels in U.S. Ports
Explanation of rules regarding the arrival of "prizes" on French vessels in U.S. ports.
Dreer CollectionRifles from Lancaster
Knox discusses the prospect of obtaining at least one thousand rifles from Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Papers of Major General Edward HandPrivateers
U.S. position of neutrality prevents any ships from being outfitted with weapons in U.S. ports, and no privateers or cruisers can be granted asylum.
Dreer CollectionInformation on Negro Rebellion
Secretary Knox was informed by Thomas Holt of Virginia that some Negros planned to "rise in rebellion." Conveys this information to Governor Lee of Virginia. Letter is partially illegible.
Dreer CollectionHelping My Brothers, the Americans
Wayne had promised Big Tree that when he marched against the hostile Indians Big Tree would accompany him. Since the United States is seeking peace with the hostile Nations, Big Tree will join the Six …
Simon Gratz Autograph Collection.Foreign Politics and Privateers
Policy regarding British privateers and seized French goods discusssed.
Dreer CollectionFailure to Mount Additional Guns
Knox deems it indefensible that that the additional post-holes made to the ship "Jane" are effectively closed and that the four new gun-carriages and any new guns which she may have in addition to …
W. M. Hornor CollectionSuspension of the Establishment at Presque Isle
Govenor Mifflin makes his case against the suspension of the establishment of the town at Presque Isle, arguing that the land for the town is the property of his State and could not justifiably have …
William Irvine PapersSuspension of Presque Isle is Temporary
Governor Mifflin discusses the President's suspension of the establishment of the town at Presque Isle and, in response to the dissatisfaction of frontier inhabitants, assures Irvine that the …
William Irvine PapersSuspend the Establishment at Presque Isle
Because of the recent murder of an Indian, the President deems it necessary to temporarily suspend the establishment of the town at Presque Isle so as to prevent an outbreak of hostilities by the Six …
William Irvine PapersSketch of the ground at the Rapids of the Miami of the Lake, showing the position of General Wayne's Army previous to and after the Action of 20 August 1794
Sketch of the ground at the Rapids of the Miami of the Lake, showing the position of General Wayne's Army previous to and after the Battle of Fallen Timbers, on 20 August 1794.
Nicholas Biddle Personal Papers.Right of Neutral Navigation
Randolph notifes Hamilton, Knox, and Bradford that Denmark and Sweden have acknowledged the right of neutral navigation. He wonders if it would be advantageous for the President to send a commission …
Wallace PapersRifles have arrived.
Hodgdon notifies Hand that the rifles he requested have arrived in a timely manner.
Papers of Major General Edward HandRifles for the defense of the Pennsylvania frontier
Knox orders 150 rifles to be loaned to the governor of Pennsylvania for the defense of the frontier.
Papers of Major General Edward HandRifles for the Chickasaws
Knox orders 150 rifles to be delivered to Philadelphia so that they can be sent as a present to the Chicasaws.
Papers of Major General Edward HandRequest for New Frigate Model to Allow for New Pattern Kentledge [Ballast]
Directs that another model of the frigate(s) to be built be sent to Commissioner of the Revenues Tench Coxe, to make allowance for a new pattern of kentledge [nautical scrap metal for ballast] for …
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceRequest for manpower calculations regarding cutting ship frames
Knox requests that Humphreys add to his calculations the number of men it would require to cut the frame of one of the vessels in Georgia in two months.
Joshua Humphreys Correspondence
