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Preparations for the Campaign
07/14/1791 Copy of documentThe clothing has gone forward along with every other thing, the additional shoes and colors excepted, that will be in motion in a few days. [Caleb] Swan has not returned from Maryland but, if the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Power of Substitution
07/07/1791 Document SignedJohn Young appoints James Humphries his lawful substitute for the powers of attorney for soldiers who served in the Pennsylvania line.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Power of Attorney for Various Soldiers
03/14/1791 DocumentPower of attorney for various soldiers and officers.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Power of Attorney for Elizabeth Robins
09/12/1791 Document SignedElizabeth Robins appoints Peter Manifold of New Town, New York as her lawful attorney. She asks to receive from the Commissioner of Army Accounts whatever money may be due her deceased husband, late …
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)
Power of Attorney
12/22/1791 Autograph Letter SignedPower of Attorney of William McGill to Jacob Brashfield empowering Brashfield to receive all the monies due to McGill upon his discharge.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Power of Attorney
12/02/1791 Document SignedPower of attorney for William Wyman of Suffolk, Massachusetts
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)- No image
Power of Attorney
08/31/1791 DocumentPower of attorney for pay and land; addressed to the Commissioner of Army Accounts.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859) 
Power of Attorney
03/05/1791 Autograph Letter SignedPower of attorney by John Chipman appointing Samuel Brach to act for him in regards to a certificate for bounty money for recruiting
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Postage for Sundry Letters
04/16/1791 Document SignedReceipt of $5.49 for postage of sundry letters, signed by William Moore.
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)
Post Note for $160
10/07/1791 Copy of Signed DocumentLt. Morris has received the letter of the 4th of October enclosing a post note for $160 for which he holds himself accountable.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Positive Report for Captain Hudang
11/16/1791 Autograph Letter SignedReports attention of Captain Hudang to the duties of his command.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Poor Beatty, Lottery Tickets, Etc.
05/29/1791 Autograph Letter SignedPoor Beatty could stand it in New Brunswick no longer so Denny had to go up so Beatty could retire to his brothers in Prince Town [Princeton] where he will remain for at least a fortnight. Six of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Pleasing Conduct, Etc.
07/07/1791 Autograph Letter SignedHodgdon assures Knox that he is pleased with his conduct, believing sincerely that his business, under Knox's management, is given the attention its importance demands. The shoes of Rupp are very good …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Pierce Butler estimate for a brigantine of 14 guns equal to about 200 tons
11/17/1791 LetterbookEstimate for Brigantine construction, supplies, and crew. He recommends using live oak; white oak, cedar, and locust for the trunnels.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Petitions of Widows and Children
11/23/1791 Copy of Signed DocumentKnox considers the petitions of the widows and children of eight officers from South Carolina who died while in the service of the United States. He grants six of them seven years' half-pay as …
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)
Petitions of Several Oneida and Tuscarora Indians
02/26/1791 Document SignedList of names of Indian Chiefs loyal/sincere to United States, followed by a denial of half pay for Indians, with reasoning.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}
Petition of Robert Connelly
02/25/1791 Copy of Signed DocumentResponding to the claim of Robert Connelly that he deserves a pension because he was blinded during his period of service to the United States, Knox refuses the claim observing that there is no …
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)
Pensions due Invalids, Listed by State
10/25/1791 Document SignedStatement of arrearages of pensions due to the invalid pensioners of the undermentioned States through the 4th day of March 1789, according to the Act of Congress passed on the 11th day of August …
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)
Pension Due Thomas Green
05/23/1791 Letter SignedIt appears from the returns of invalid pensioners living in New Hampshire that Thomas Green, late a private in the service of the United States, is entitled to an arrearage of pension.
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)
Pension Due Redman Crews
05/28/1791 Copy of Signed DocumentThe United States in account with Redman Crews, late a Private in Colonel [Henry] Lee's Legion of Virginia.
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)
Pension Due James Reed
05/23/1791 Letter SignedIt appears from the returns of invalid pensioners living in New Hampshire that James Reed, late a Major General in the service of the United States, is entitled to a pension arrearage of $2243.88.
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)
Pension Due Henry Cuzzens
05/28/1791 Copy of Signed DocumentThe United States on account with Henry Cuzzens, late a Matross in Colonel [Charles] Harrison's 4th Regiment of Artillery.
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)
Pension Due Dennis Campbell
05/28/1791 Copy of Signed DocumentThe United States on account with Dennis Campbell, late a Private of Colonel Lee's Legion of Virginia.
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)
Pension Due Annanias Tubbs
05/23/1791 Letter SignedIt appears from the returns of invalid pensioners living in New Hampshire, that Annanias Tubbs, late a private in the service of the United States, is entitled to a pension arrearage of $28.75.
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)
Payment to Scouts on Ohio County Virginia
12/29/1791 Document SignedSundry receipts and statements related to the employment of Scouts in Ohio County Virginia.
Muster Rolls of Volunteer Organizations: War With Northwest Indians, 1790-1795. (RG94)
