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Dangers of Desertion, Etc.
06/18/1792 Autograph Letter SignedTwo of Morris's recruits, Dodge and Davis, have deserted. Howe warned Morris of the danger of desertion and the loss of premiums but Morris pressed hard so Howe paid them a bounty of $2 each. Howe …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Craig's Compensation
06/15/1792 Extract of LetterKnox notes that Craig's conduct has been subject to the strictest examination and he is convinced that the compensation stipulated for Craig's services is inadequate. Knox will endeavor to see that …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
11/09/1792 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig discusses artificers and the settlement of Mr. Turnbull's account with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
09/07/1792 Autograph Letter SignedCraig expresses extreme displeasure over not having received money from Hodgdon.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
08/16/1792 Autograph Letter SignedCraig discusses accounting matters with Hodgdon.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
07/28/1792 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig discusses the schedule of the charges against the quartermaster department with Hodgdon.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
07/13/1792 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig discusses accounting matters pertaining to the ordnance department with Samuel Hodgdon.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Craig discusses funding and currency with Howell
07/13/1792 Autograph Letter SignedCraig issues receipt for the pay of Captain William Faulkner to Joseph Howell. Craig notes shortfall in Faulkner's pay.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Craig discusses funding and currency with Howell
06/09/1792 Autograph Letter SignedIsaac Craig confirms receipt of monies sent by Joseph Howell for Captain William Faulkner.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Cover Letter for the Answers to Howell's Queries
01/24/1792 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedThis is the Knox's cover letter for the answers to the five queries posed by Howell.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)
Cover Letter for Gen. Wayne Extract
08/10/1792 Autograph Letter SignedSecretary of War is happy to meet with Hodgdon. Encloses a letter from General Wayne to Henry Knox.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)
Confidence in Craig's Promotion of the Public Service
02/17/1792 Extract of LetterExpressed unwavering confidence in zeal of Craig in promoting the public service.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Comptroller instructions for David Henley, agent in payment of troops
08/30/1792 Autograph Letter SignedHenley, appointed paymaster of troops, receives instructions for keeping and rendering accounts in his office.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Commission as Quartermaster General
05/21/1792 LetterbookDiscussion of commission as quartermaster. Provides inistruction.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)
Comfortable Clothing for Abraham Springer
01/18/1792 Autograph Letter SignedHowell is directed to procure from the tailor, Mr. Springer, some comfortable clothing, at a cost of fifteen to twenty dollars, for the bearer Abraham Springer who has arrears of pay due him as a …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Colfax's Company Account
04/14/1792 Autograph Letter SignedFleming has examined and found correct William Colfax's Company account for the transportation of shot and shells from Pompton Furnace to West Point with a balance in their favor of $277.53. They have …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Clothing, shoes, blankets to be forwarded
11/27/1792 Letter SignedSecretary of War requests that Hodgdon ship 60 suits of rifle clothing to Richmond Virginia for Captain William Preston's company. Also 30 pairs of shoes and blankets for recruits of Captain Howel …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Clothing Received
11/01/1792 Autograph Letter SignedSlough has received Hodgdon's letter along with the clothing sent by James Marsh which is agreeable to the invoice.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Clothing for Troops in Carlisle Pennsylvania
12/29/1792 Autograph Letter SignedOrders to ship woolen overalls to recruits under Thomas Butler.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)
Clothing for Elliott's Men
05/07/1792 Autograph Letter SignedKnox is directed to issue to Lt. Elliott , of the Artillery, two sergeants, and ten privates complete suits of clothing. He also needs a drum and fifte.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Clothing for Captain Wells' Company
03/28/1792 Autograph Letter SignedKnox is directed to have infantry clothing packed up for Lt. Bines to transport to Capt. Wells' Company.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Clothing and Camp Equipage to be forwarded to Captain Gibson
06/29/1792 Copy of documentLetter from Philadelphia, unsigned, informs Captain Alexander Gibson at Stanton Virginia that 100 suits of rifle clothing and a proportion of camp equipage have been forwarded to Mr Godlove Heiskell …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Clothes for Asheton's Recruits
02/27/1792 Autograph Letter SignedKnox is asked to issue clothes for Capt. Asheton's recruits for which a receipt will be required.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Claims of Virginia
04/1792 Autograph Letter SignedThe enclosed papers were delivered to Davies by the Senators of Virginia who want Howell's opinion regarding the claims contained therein. The size of the bundle should not be alarming because a …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Claims of two soldiers imprisoned at Quebec 1776
08/24/1792 Autograph LetterMr. Randolph asks the Paymaster General about the claims of two particular soldiers who were taken prisoner at Quebec in 1776.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
