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Verification of Josiah Lewdern's Inlistment, Payment, Discharge
Provides Lewdern's enlistment dates. Howell has no evidence of Lewdern being in service and thus can do nothing in the claim.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Valentine Pancake & Hogshead No. 23
Valentine Pancake has arrived with hogshead no. 23 of cavalry clothing and a few other packages. Some of the wagons lost their shafts on the way.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Updated Return of Ordnance
The last return of ordnance made to the President [Washington] was October 7th, 1789. Hodgdon is directed to make out a statement of all muskets, ordnance, and other capital articles which have been …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Update on Indian Treaty and Intelligence
Submitted instructions issued to the commissioners appointed to "treat" with the Indians North of the Ohio river. Their report of the proceedings, return of the troops, and intelligence gathered by …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dUnconfirmed reports of whites killed by Indians
Major Gaither informs Knox of possible hostilities by Indians against white families [30 dead] vicinity of upper part of Georgia, not far from Ft Matthews. Source of information militia General …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dUnbroken Crockery
Cass praises the bearer, Mr. Hamilton, for delivering his crockery with only one saucer and one plate broken. Based on this performance, he recommends Hamilton to Hodgdon for future employment.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Two Months Pay of the Troops
Two months pay of the troops will be prepared in six to eight days. Howell wants to know the sum of money currently in Swan's hands in order to know how much should be remitted.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Twiggs Halted his Expedition
Governor Telfair informs Secretary Knox that due to a lack of provisions General Twiggs halted his expedition.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dTransporting the Wabash Indians
Hodgdon is directed to make all the necessary arrangements with respect to the pay and subsistence of the wagoners who are to transport the Wabash Indians and their baggage from hence to Pittsburgh.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transporting Kersey's Recruits
Hodgdon is directed to furnish the means of transportation for the baggage of Capt. Kersey's 25 recruits who have been ordered to march from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transporting Arms
Enclosed are Aaron Jenkins' contract for fifty dollars for transporting arms to Capt. Preston at Montgomery Courthouse. The report to Hodgdon came late owing to Jenkins having entered with the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transportation of the Military Stores
Enclosed is the account of the transportation of the military stores by Hewitt's friend Nathan Baker. The money should be paid to the bearer who will provide a receipt.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Too Small for This Rendezvous
Hodgdon did not mention to Lyman the number of the order sent to Springfield. There were 160 pairs that are of good quality but rather too small a size for this rendezvous.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The United States in Account with Lieutenant Abraham Kinney of 2nd Regiment Dragoons
Settlement of account with Lieutenant Abraham Kinney of 2nd Regiment Dragoons.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)The United States in account with Captain James Gunn, Regiment of Dragoons
Settlement of account with Captain James Gunn, Regiment of Dragoons.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)The United States account with Jabez Campfield Surgeon 2nd Regiment of Dragoons
Settlement of account with Jabez Campfield, Surgeon 2nd Regiment of Dragoons.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)The United States account with Corporal William White of Spencer's Regiment
Settlement of account with Corporal William White of Spencer's Regiment.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)The speech of Nioctsaw Mico or Sick King a Simanolla.
Undated letter, presumably written during spring or summer of 1793, translated by Langley Bryant with sworn testimony by Joseph Ellicot, surveyor, that the document is an exact copy. Addressing James …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dThe Payment of Captain Wells' Company
Howell provides confirmation to Swan of the abstract of warrants of the Secretary of War to the current date as well as an account of the money given to Mr. Daniel Britt. Howell also provides a …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Main Army
[Mostly illegible] Shaylor sent by Capt. Johnathan Strong [?] a letter containing 25 dollars.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Infamous Mr. Martin
Wayne has been informed by Mr. Morrison, a gentleman of veracity, that he saw between twenty and thirty wagon-loads of public stores laying at Shippensburg. Mr. Martin who brought them that far was so …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Indians Killed at Spanish Creek
Seagrove reports that white Scouts and Indians mistakenly fell in with one another, resulting in death of four Indians, including interpreter David Cornell, cousin of Alexander Cornell. Seagrove …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dThe Ensuing Treaty
O'Hara congratulates his country on the appointment of Commissioners of Indian Affairs for the ensuing treaty. Whatever can be done consistent with the honor and safety of the Union may be expected …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Tents for Pike's, Sedam's, & Kersey's Recruits
Hodgdon is directed to send to Trenton with all possible dispatch to the care of Abraham Hunt, contractor, ten common tents to accommodate the troops of Captain Zebulon Pike and Captain Sedam on their …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Tea & Coffee for Breakfast & Supper, Etc.
Holt acknowledges responsibility for boarding certain of the workmen who will come to New London and has made appropriate arrangements with some citizens of the town. He has learned that they will …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
