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Saddles for Dragoons
07/23/1792 ExtractAgreeable to Dayton's request, Capt. John Stake examined the saddles offered for sale at the tavern by Mr. Williamson. He found them of good quality and well adapted for use by dragoons. They are …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Saddle for Wayne's Wagoner
05/30/1792 Autograph Letter SignedKnox is directed to furnish General [Anthony] Wayne's wagoner with a common saddle.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Saddle & Bridle for Davidson
04/17/1792 Autograph Signed DraftStagg directs Knox to let Lt. Davidson of the Cavalry have a saddle and bridle of those now in store, taking his receipt.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Return of Wagons, Horses, and Oxen
11/02/1792 LetterbookReturn of wagons, horses, and oxen at western posts. Distinguishes between wagon horses, pack horses, and saddle horses.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)
Return of Stores & Equipments
06/20/1792 Autograph Letter SignedKnox is directed to immediately make out and transmit to the War Office a return of all the military and quartermaster stores and equipments that have been forwarded to Pittsburgh for the present …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Return of Stationery by Lieutenant Joseph Elliot
05/16/1792 Document SignedStationery borrowed and returned by Artillery Lieutenant Joseph Elliott used by a detachment of artillery recruits in Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Return of Military Stores Requested
05/24/1792 Autograph Letter SignedThe Secretary of War requests a return of ordnance, arms, and military stores for the campaign, including those sent on to Pittsburgh. They are for General Wayne who is setting out for headquarters.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Return of Clothing Wanting for Recruits of Captain Thomas Hughes.
01/04/1792 Document SignedReturn of clothing, arms and accoutrement used by Capt Hughes' troops of the Second [2nd] US Regiment. Includes woolen overalls, shirts, shoes, blankets, hats, knapsacks, bayonets, belts, cartridge …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Requests Money
10/17/1792 LetterbookWrites to the Secretary of War requesting money for the Quartermaster Department and the most secure way of sending money. Includes documentation for postal notes with a list of bills needed.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)
Requests Articles for the Quartermaster Department
10/19/1792 LetterbookRequest to purchase and forward articles for the Quartermaster Department: paper, brushes, beam for scales, etc.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)
Requests Agreement with the Secretary of the Treasury about Format of Money
09/13/1792 LetterbookReceived letter and money, but reports problem with weight of gold. Refers to heaviness of money. Requests agreement with the Secretary of the Treasury.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)
Requested Certficate
01/16/1792 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is the certificate requested that morning by Howell.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Request to send articles to New Brunswick New Jersey for recruits of Captain Bezaleel Howe Company
12/15/1792Request to send articles to New Brunswick New Jersey for recruits of Captain Bezaleel Howe Company under command of Ensign Andrew McClary. Items include muskets; bayonet belts; scabbards; cartridge …
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)
Request to Pay William Clark's wages
07/30/1792 Document SignedLetter from Joseph Simcocks to Henry Knox requesting payment of wages to William Clark. Receipt for payment November 9, 1792 from Samuel Hodgdon for fifteen dollars received and signed by Priscilla …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Request to make up the deficiency to amount of clothing entitled to John Barns
06/29/1792 Letter SignedR.J. Vandenbrock request to Constant Freeman that he make up the deficiency in clothing which John Barns is entitled to, the deduction having been made on the settlement of his account.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Request to Forward Clothing for Captain John Pratt's recruits
12/15/1792 Letter SignedA request to have articles of clothing forwarded to New Brunswick New Jersey for Captain Pratt's recruits of 1st Sub Legion. Also mentions sending woolen overalls to Captain Cornelius Sedam's …
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)
Request to deliver a trumpet to Mr Oeller
07/03/1792 Letter SignedBy order of Secretary of War, John Stagg requests that William Knox deliver a trumpet to Mr Oeller. He says it shall be returned. Knox reports that Andrew Martin will deliver a trumpet.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Request that Secretary Knox be informed on whether stores have been procured and forwarded to Pittsburg
06/29/1792 Letter SignedJohn Stagg relays General Knox's request to William Knox to be informed on whether stores for the Quartermaster's Department have been procured, as directed on 11 May, and forwarded to Pittsburg. If …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Request that Infantry Clothing be Forwarded to Captain William Buchanan of Baltimore
12/12/1792 Letter SignedStagg informs Hodgdon that Secretary of War requests delivery of 25 suits of infantry clothing for privates, to Captain William Buchanan at Baltimore, Maryland by way of the New Castle stage.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Request for Transport of Supplies
09/19/1792 Autograph Letter SignedSecretary of War requested waggons for the transport of bags and supplies of Capt. Peirce's detachment to Pittsburgh.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)
Request for the provision of tents for the detachment under marching orders
06/30/1792 Letter SignedDelivered at the City Tavern to Major John Stagg and addressed as Public Service to War Office Philadelphia, Mills reports that there are no tents and asks for some common and horseman's tents to be …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Request for Supplies to be Forwarded
08/17/1792 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Rudolph waited on Captain Freeman for clothing.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)
Request for pay for men despite records lost during St Clair defeat
07/21/1792 Letter SignedCarbery asks that his men be paid, despite records lost during the St Clair defeat on 4 November 1791. States that Major Henry Gaither can provide any information required.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Request for pay despite records lost during St. Clair defeat
07/21/1792 Letter SignedCarbery informs Secretary of War Henry Knox that he is sending Ensign Campbell Smith to request pay for Carbery's company of levies. He laments the loss of pay records during the St Clair defeat of 4 …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Request for money to a little girl
02/08/1792 Letter SignedJames Wilkinson asks Col Hodgdon to give 3 shillings and 9 pence to the "little girl" who bears the note. Hodgdon notes that he made the payment.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
