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Requests Clothing, Swords, Belts for Captain Pratt
01/09/1793 Autograph Letter SignedRequest to deliver to Captain Pratt complete suits for sergeants, corporals, and privates. Also requests sergeants' swords and belts, and to exchange one sword and one drum. Asks that they be properly …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Requests Clothing to be Sent to Georgia
06/14/1793 Autograph Letter SignedRequests immediate delivery of clothing for troops in Georgia under the command of Major Henry Gaither. Lists forts and numbers needed. Requests 3 pairs of linen and one pair of woolen overalls for …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Requests Clothing to be Delivered to Captain Bezaleel Howe
02/04/1793 Autograph Letter SignedJohn Stagg requests to give to Captain Bezaleel Howe of infantry: two coats for musicians; twelve vests; fifteen blankets; twelve stocks and clasps.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Requests Clothing for Cornelius Sedam
01/09/1793 Autograph Letter SignedRequests delivery of complete infantry suits of clothing for sergeants, corporals, and privates, except for shoes for Captain Cornelius Sedam in New Brunswick. Also needs woolen overalls, sergeants' …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Requests Clothing
12/11/1793 Autograph Letter SignedReports new recruits without clothing. Had sent a return of clothing in August, during the fever season, and has not received a response. Has not heard from the Secretary of War about his request. …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Requests Capable Assistant for Dr. Strang to Deliver Pay Money
01/17/1793 Autograph Letter SignedThe Secretary of War requests a man of integrity and confidence to accompany Dr. Strang to Pittsburgh. Strang bears a considerable amount of money to pay the army. Requests someone completely mounted …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Requests Bills Drawn to John Belli
02/02/1793 Autograph Letter SignedThe Secretary of War requests action on bills drawn by John Belli. Requests that amounts be sent to apply for money from the Treasury Department.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Requests Arms to be Sent to Georgia
05/30/1793 Autograph Letter SignedRequests muskets and bayonets. These arms should be good but not of the best sort. Also requests musket powder and lead.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Requesting Prices of Indian Goods and Transportation from Philadelphia to Pittsburg
07/10/1793 Copy of documentCommissioners for Sandusky Conference request price of all Indian goods and cost of transportation from Philadelphia to Pittsburg.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
Requesting Orders to General Wayne to Abstain from Hostilities
07/10/1793 Copy of documentIn this letter the Federal Commissioners for Sandusky Conference request that President Washington issue fresh orders to Major General Anthony Wayned to abstain from hostilites and to remain quietly …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
Requesting continued restraint, status of arms shipments, and orders to Captain Constant Freeman
07/19/1793 Copy of documentKnox confirms that Telfair's letters have been submitted to President of United States General George Washington. Knox asks for restraint; hopes that those can committed crimes at Traders Hill can be …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
Request to Reimburse Presley Nevill; Receipt Acknowledged
01/07/1793 Autograph Letter SignedExchange for $100, pay to Colonel Presley Nevill. Nevill acknowledges receipt of payment.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Request to Forward Powder to Pittsburg
02/04/1793 Autograph Letter SignedThe Secretary of War approves decision to send powder to Pittsburgh; 17 half barrels of rifle powder and 3 half barrels of musket powder.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Request of Ordnance and Military Stores
01/30/1793 Autograph Letter SignedThe Secretary of War requests ordnance and military stores be prepared and forwarded to Pittsburgh to Major Craig. Lists items requested. Asks for a list of items on hand and items to be purchased, …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Request of Hats by Secretaries of Treasury and War
01/24/1793 Autograph Letter SignedThe Secretary of the Treasury requests arrangement of hats ordered from contractors Danacker and Young. The Secretary of War requests attention for arrangements for the protection of the hats from any …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Request from Major Gaither to Governor Telfair to raise troops under Gaither's command for defense of Georgia
09/07/1793 Copy of documentFrom Augusta Georgia, Major Henry Gaither expresses opinion that number of Georgia militia in service is excessive for defense of Georgia frontier. Proposes addition of 100 cavalry and 100 infantry to …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
Request from Captain Pratt for Delivery of Clothing and Blankets; Refers to Pay Roll
01/01/1793 Autograph Letter SignedA clerk informs Hodgdon that Captain Pratt asks to deliver clothing. Refers to payrolls and blankets.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Request for white wampum and qualified Delaware and Shawanese interpreters
05/27/1793 Copy of documentFederal commissioners advise Major Craig they have dispatched Six Nations interpreter Jasper Parrish to Philadelphia to procure white wampum. They ask Craig to dispatch 40 to 50,000 white wampum. They …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
Request for White Wampum & Interpreters for Treaty at Sandusky Ohio
05/26/1793 Copy of documentSix Nations interpreter Jasper Parish carries a letter from Federal commissioners for Treaty at Sandusky which attempts to enlist General Gibson's support as an Indian expert in obtaining white wampum …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
Request for reimbursement, payment for Presley Nevill, General St Clair, winter quarters, and working conditions
01/07/1793 Autograph Letter SignedFrom Isaac Craig at Pittsburg, enclosed is Michael Stevens receipt for payment of carriage of General St. Clair; baggage and store to Pittsburg. Mentions General Wayne. If this cannot be done, plan to …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Request for Issue of Uniform for John Byrne
01/05/1793 Autograph Letter SignedThe Secretary of War requests that a complete suit of uniform be issued to John Byrne, a recently disabled soldier of Captain Orme.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Request for Information on Bar Iron
03/06/1793 Autograph Letter SignedCover letter regarding: Fear of all bar iron being used for ship ballast, Christie requests amount needed by the United States so it can be purchased before supplies are depleted.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [1A-F2] (RG46)
Request for information about Mr. Belli's Account for the Quartermaster General
02/09/1793 Autograph Letter SignedJohn Stagg Chief Clerk inquires to what amount Mr Belli has drawn bills; which have Hodgdon accepted; and asks what sum of above for which no letter of advice have been received. Purpose is to inform …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Request for delivery of pay and certificates
11/22/1793 Autograph Letter SignedRequests the delivery of all pay and certificates on three powers of attorney filed in the War Office.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Request for clothing, arms, and accoutrements to Captain Cornelius R. Sedam's recruits at New Brunswick New Jersey
04/18/1793 Autograph Letter SignedJohn Stagg requests that Hodgdon forward clothing, arms, and accoutrements to Captain Cornelius R. Sedam's recruits at New Brunswick New Jersey. Shoes will be forwarded from New York.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
