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Salary of Lynde Catlin, Etc.
10/04/1791 Document SignedStates: the salary of Lynde Catlin, clerk, for the third quarter of 1791; cash paid to John Fenno [Fenneau] for printing; and cash paid to Mr. Roberts for stationery.
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)
Safely Delivered Wine
07/29/1791 Autograph Letter SignedThe bearer, John Thompson, has safely delivered the wine and he appears to be an industrious man. If when he arrives in Philadelphia Knox has anything more under order and ready for transportation, it …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Roll of Captain James Cooper's Company
08/01/1791 Document SignedRoll of Captain James Cooper's Company remaining in Washington District, reported to Governor Blount under his order 1 August 1791, and signed by Captain James Cooper at Jonesboro Tennessee.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Returns
12/17/1791 Autograph Letter SignedDiscusses accuracy of returns.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [1A-F2] (RG46)
Return of the Powder at French Creek
12/09/1791 Autograph Letter SignedThe Secretary of War directs that Knox immediately make to his his office a return of the powder at French Creek in Pennsylvania.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Return of the New Contractor's Provisions on Hand
11/05/1791 Autograph Letter SignedA return of the provisions on hand at Fort Washington belonging to Elijah Williams, Contractor, as of the 5th of November 1791.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Return of stores forwarded to Pittsburg.
11/14/1791 DocumentReturn of military clothing and equipment forwarded to Pittsburg, to include woolen overalls, shoes, shirts, lead in pigs, drums, drum cases, drum carriages, drum sticks, medicine chest.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Return of military stores shipped by the order of Henry Knox from West Point to Philadelphia.
04/16/1791 Document SignedInventory of military stores shipped by George Fleming from West Point to Philadelphia via the Sloop "Good for Wie". Items include coils of flow match, canteen straps and wooden canteens.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Return of Clothing Forwarded to Pittsburg
07/06/1791 Document SignedReturn of clothing includes hats, coats, vests, stocks, shirts, shoes, drilling overalls, sheeting, blankets, pouches and horns.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Return of Brass Ordnance and Implements
04/02/1791 Document SignedCaptain Fleming's return of Brass Ordnance and implements, sent to the Honorable the Secretary of War by his order.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Return of Articles Lost on 4th November 1791
11/04/1791 Autograph Letter SignedThe return of the articles lost during the action of the 4th of November 1791.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Return of arms, accoutrement and clothing wanting by Captain Samuel Newman.
07/28/1791 Document SignedInventory for return of arms, accoutrement, ammunition and camp equipage from Captain Newman's Company in the 2d United States Regiment, sent to Secretary of War Henry Knox.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Respecting pay for discharged soldiers in absence of returns
02/01/1791 Document SignedHowell expresses concern that paying men lately discharged would result in embarrassment and is strongly improper. Notes that many have already received pay. Amounts cannot be ascertained until …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Resolving Charles Markle's Account
04/29/1791 Autograph Signed DraftRelative to the account of Charles Markle, late a captain in the legion, it has become evident that the difference between the pay of an infantry officer and that of a cavalry officer is relevant in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Requirements for Bells
07/21/1791 Autograph Letter SignedHodgdon has been informed that bells may be had in the numbers required and at a rate not exceeding forty shillings a dozen. Those that Knox has described are too large for Hodgdon's purpose. He wants …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Requests Two Wagons with Horses for Captain Mills
11/25/1791 Autograph Letter SignedRequests two wagons with four horses to convey the baggage of Captain Mills from Pittsburgh.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Requests Tents, Knapsacks, Overalls, Arms, and Accouterments
11/29/1791 Autograph Letter SignedThe Secretary of War requests sufficient number of tents, knapsacks, and overalls for Captain Cass's detachment of new recruits in New Brunswick. Requests arms and accouterments be forwarded by water …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Requests Postponement of Shipment of Arms and Accouterments
12/01/1791 Autograph Letter SignedRequests deferral on shipment of arms and accouterments for Captain Cass until further notice.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Requests Letter of Commendation
11/21/1791 Autograph Letter SignedRefers to the death of Major Ferguson and the implications the loss of connection have made in his career with his own promotions. Requests a private letter recommending Ewing for promotion.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Requests Drafts for Company and Information about Discharges
11/24/1791 Autograph Letter SignedRefers to death of Mr. Acheson. Requests draft for company orders and information about soldier discharges.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Request to provide James Lauriston [Laureston] a few dollars
06/20/1791 Letter Signedthe bearer James Lauriston [Laureston] says Mr Hodgdon was to give him money when he was engaged as an armourer. If so, the Secretary of War asks he be given money so he may go to Pittsburg with …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Request to examine and report on the account of Joseph Cranch
12/24/1791 Letter SignedVandenbrock relays the Secretary of War request that Joseph Howell examine and report on the account of Joseph Cranch.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Request to examine account of Lt John Belli of Kentucky Militia
02/03/1791 Document SignedStagg conveys Secretary of War request to examine account of Lieutenant John Belli paymaster of Kentucky Militia. He served in late expedition against Miami towns. Must rolls of militia must be filed …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Request from North Carolina Line
10/24/1791 Autograph Letter SignedCover forwarding a request from the agent of the North Carolina Line.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Request for unserviceable iron ordnance or cannon ball to be used as ballast aboard Captain Montgomery's revenue cutter
06/30/1791 Letter SignedStagg relays Secretary of War Henry Knox's request for unserviceable iron ordnance or cannon ball, 8 or 10 tons, to be used as ballast in Revenue Cutter commanded by Captain Montgomery.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
