Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Manuscript Department
244 documents
Justifying a Garrison at Presque Isle
Governor Mifflin lists five justifications for establishing a garrison of state troops at Presque Isle while keeping the federal troops at Fort Le Boeuf. He views this as the best means of defending …
William Irvine PapersInformation Regarding the Recent Indian Treaty [Treaty of Greeneville]
Forwards to Washington the details of Anthony Wayne's recent treaty with the Indians [the Treaty of Greeneville], noting that he obtained more land by it than had been expected. Lists the chiefs and …
John Wallington MSSIndian Hostilities
Opinion on Indian hostilities and white hunters invading Indian hunting grounds on the north west side of the Ohio River.
Dreer CollectionForwarding Stodder's Letter Regarding Construction of the Frigates
Pickering forwards David Stodder's letter regarding construction of the frigates. Pickering wishes all the builders to freely communicate their ideas, believing this will lead to the improvement of …
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceEstablishing the Post at Presqu' Isle
Governor Mifflin provides his instructions for the establishment of the post at Presque Isle.
William Irvine PapersErection of Posts at Franklin and Le Boeuf
Pickering alerts Colonel Butler that Governor Mifflin has given his approval for the erection of posts at Franklin and Le Boeuf and urges haste in doing so in order to have them completed before …
William Irvine PapersDiscussion of Use of Live Oak Timbers in Frigate Construction, Especially for Gun Decks
Refers to reviewing Mr. Humphreys' table of dimensions concerning the limbers for the 36-gun frigates, finding that their scantlings [the dimensions of the framing and structural portions] were too …
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceDiscussing Ship Construction
Stodder is discussing ship modeling and ship construction with Pickering. He recommends improvements in design and structure as well as evaluating the state of the timber being used for shipbuilding.
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceDirections for the Factor of the Southern Trading Posts
Pickering provides detailed instructions for James Byers, the new factor of the southern trading posts, and emphasizes the General Government's policy of treating the Indians with fairness and …
William Irvine PapersBlock Houses & Garrisons at Franklin & Le Beouf
Pending approval by the Pennsylvania State Legislature of the cession of land, Governor Mifflin gives his support for the erection of block houses and garrisons at Fort Franklin and Fort Le Boeuf.
William Irvine PapersAn act to ascertain and fix the military establishment of the United States.
Enacted into law standing outfit of dragoons, engineers, and artillerists. Describes in detail the governance and organization of this section of the military.
Dreer Collection[To the Cashier of the Bank of the United States]
Request to notify Samuel Hodgdon of all bills, who will pay them accordingly.
Etting CollectionRequest for Standardization of Dimensions for Masts, Yards, & Other Ships' Components
Discusses the masting of the frigates currently under construction, recommends that the building superintendent of each ship be allowed to judge for themselves the construction of the masts and yards. …
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceRequest for Information on Types of Lumber for Shipbuilding
Requests clarification on the use of deadwoods and white oak in ship construction.
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceRegarding Receipts for Money Paid to Transportation Contractor
Hodgdon encloses receipts for money paid to a now-deceased Mr. Dannaker, who had been contracted to transport items for the Army. The receipts are not included.
James Trimble Papers.Regarding enforcement of treaties between United States and foreign powers and the matter of France selling prizes in port of Boston
Asks about legal right of preventing the sale of French prizes being carried into port of Boston. Refers to some other accounts he has read in the newspaper. References the district attorney of …
Rawle Papers, 3 Official Correspondence, Attorney for U.S. District of P.A., 1791-1800.Instructions & Order for Delivery of Uniform Clothing to the Garrisons
Encloses instructions for the immediate selection and delivery of uniform clothing to the garrisons, ordering Wallington to carry them out, as Col. Meigs, the officer to whom the instructions are …
John Wallington MSSExtract Regarding Artillery
Suggests submitting an extract from Chapin's letter regarding movement to the British side of Niagara to Fenno's paper for inclusion, provided that the information is authentic
Dreer CollectionExplanation Letter
Mentions several letters to Howell and explanatory letters which were enclosed, but are no longer attached to letter.
Dreer CollectionSettlement of Hand's account
Simmons informs Hand that documentation is needed in order to settle his account with the War Department. (large portions illegible)
Papers of Major General Edward HandRequest for Overseeing of State and Launching of Frigate Constellation at Baltimore
Directs Humphreys to travel to Baltimore and consult with the constructors of the frigate Constellation on how to launch the ship without damaging it. Asks that he sound the depth of the water and …
Joshua Humphreys CorrespondenceOrders to Deliver Clothing
Delivery of overalls, pants, and shoes to Capt. Shaumberg's company.
James T. Mitchell Collection
