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Secretary of War Requests Horsemen's Caps
The Secretary of War requests 100 horsemen's caps under the care of Hodgdon.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Secretary of War request for return of military stores wanted on Western Frontiers
The Secretary of War requests return of military stores wanted on Western Frontiers for year 1793. Asks for articles on hand, those to be purchased, and costs.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Seagrove's Indian Houseguests and Washington's Orders for Georgia Militia to Temporarily Halt Operations against Bad Towns
In letter to Kinnard, Creek intermediary, Seagrove acknowledges receipt of talk by George Galphin. Refers to Chehaw fellow living at Seagrove's house as a fool. Notes that he should have sent the …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dRough Copy of Minutes Relative to Pay
Memo, Hodgdon argues that his pay as both Quartermaster General and Commissary of Military Stores was not unreasonable.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)Robert Brown's Affidavit at Camden County Georgia recounting his observations at the robbery and murder at Robert Seagrove's store at Traders Hill on St Mary's
Brown states that he was with Daniel Moffett [one of those later killed at robbery at Traders Hill on St Marys]. They met an Indian who told them the Creeks were going to war on the frontier. There …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dReturns of Ordnance
General Knox wants to know how Hodgdon is coming with the returns of ordnance. "Will it be ready by Monday next?" The president [Washington] is repeating his calls for these returns.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Returns of men at Legion Ville and Gallipolis
Returns of men at Legion Ville and Gallipolis based on information the paymaster could collect at Legion Ville relative to Captain Guion's detachment.
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)Return of the names of Captain Guion detachment
Enclosed papers compared with returns of adjutant general's office, were all the information the paymaster could collect at Legion Ville relative to Captain Guion's detachment at Gallipolis. This is …
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)Return of clothing for one man of 2d United States Regiment
Captain Greaton's inventory of military clothing for one man of 2d US Regiment, at the Rendezvous Philadelphia, under marching orders.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return of Balances Due to Dead & Discharged Men, Etc .
Majors Mills and Buell along with Doctor Hayward are delivering $14,381 for the pay and forage of the troops along the Ohio. Howell notes that he hasn't received from Mr. Britt an account of his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Response to Indian Violence
Knox notes that Blount's decision to order protection of Cumberland settlements was proper. Cannot determine the effect of the outrages of the lower Creeks in Georgia. Mentions that Indian Agent for …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dResponse from Federal Commissioners for Sandusky Conference to General Council at rapids of Miami speech of 13 August 1793
Response to Council of Miami Rapids speech of 13 August 1793 [received 16 August and submitted on the same day] and relayed via two Wyandot runners from Captain Elliott's at the mouth of the Detroit …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dRequests Use of Horse from Public Store for Dr. Strang
Secretary of War requests delivery of horse from public store with saddle and bridle to Dr. Strang, who will be in town on public business.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Supplies, Advance for Indians; Reports Difficulties; Requests Opinion
O'Hara refers to providing for the Indians on their way to Philadelphia, settling with the artificers. Shall endeavor to have less payments made in account to the people employed in the department in …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Shipment of Articles for Recruits of John Breck in Elkton, Maryland
The Secretary of State requests shipment to Ensign John Breck items for cavalry recruits: dragoon coats, vests, valises, swords, belts, scabbards, knapsacks.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Settlement of Services for Indian Expenses
Writes under the direction of Mr. Harrison, who seeks to transmit account and voucher for the expense of the Wabash Indian chief and advances of Ottana.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Return of Suit of Clothing for William Moffet, under Captain Thomas Lewis
Return for complete set of clothing for William Moffet, under Captain Thomas Lewis
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests portfires for the firings of this day
Colonel Proctor requests 12 port fires for the firings of this day.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Money; Refers to Distribution of Public Goods
Requests money. Refers to the Secretary of War and the distribution of public property and the military and ordnance stores. Requests that Mr. Belli be paid.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Requests Money to be Drawn for Isaac Craig
Requests money to be drawn for Major Isaac Craig. Delineates the bills requested.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Loan of $6 to Pay Rent, to be Remitted from his Account
Apologizes for writing yet again. His landlord is in town, demanding payment, or he will lose his personal items. Requests a loan for $6, which can be deducted when his account is settled.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Delivery of horse, bridle, and saddle to McClary
Stagg conveys Secretary of War request for delivery of horse, bridle, and saddle to McClary.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Delivery of Clothing & Arms to Nicholas Hannah, Alexandra, Virginia
The Secretary of War requests that requested clothing, arms, and uniforms be sent to Nicholas Hannah in Alexandria, Virginia.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Delivery of Arms, Accoutrements, and Ammunition to Edward Carrington for William Preston's Recruits
The Secretary of War requests that arms, accoutrements, and ammunition be sent to Col. Edward Carrington in Richmond for the recruits of Captain William Preston. Carrington will provide transportation …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Communication and Collaboration with General Knox
Requests that Hodgdon confer with General Knox, with whom he has written requesting some sort of aid on behalf of General Lincoln.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
