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Morrow's Misfortune
Includes a copy of a letter from Clement Biddle and Thomas L. Moore describing the misfortune of Abraham Morrow who has suffered a great loss by fire. Morrow desires an advance of $250 and Biddle and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Money Wanting in the Commissary of Military Stores
From Quartermaster General's Dept. and Commissary of Military Stores Dept. Account Book. Estimate of monies wanting in the Commissary of Military Stores Department
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Money Needed on Western Territory
From Quartermaster General's Dept. and Commissary of Military Stores Dept. Account Book. Estimate of the sum necessary to procure the listed stores wanted for the Army and Laboratory on the Western …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Money in Swan's Possession
Swan provides a statement of the money in his possession including sums related to transactions with the following: the contractor at Fort Washington, Captain Mills, Daniel Britt (refund for amount …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Money Forwarded to Nicholas Hoffman for Purchasing Bricks
Hoffman receives check for $1500 for purpose of purchasing bricks under orders of Secretary of War.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Money for John Wilkins, Etc.
Craig has been under the necessity of drawing on Hodgdon $205 for John Wilkins.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Money drawn for use of Quarter Master Department
Informs Knox of money drawn for use of Quarter Master Department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Money Charged to General James Wilkinson's Account
Swan explains the $553 that have been charged to General Wilkinson's account. $500 was to go to Major Adair's militia who were to be discharged following their defeat with St. Clair.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Money Advanced to Doctors Balfour & Brown
The money Howell had advanced to the accounts of Dr. George Balfour and Dr. Charles Brown, being deducted from his estimate, cannot be considered as money in Swan's hands to be appropriated to their …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Message to Indian Nations at the Rapids of Miami requesting an answer to speech given 14 days ago
On 13 August 1793, commissioners concluded to send a message to Indian nations assembled at the foot of Rapids of Miami River. In letter dated 14 August, and written at Captain Elliot's place, they …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dMessage from Secretary of War Henry Knox to the Hanging Maw sent by Governor Blount on the Incident at Hanging Maw
Knox conveys the wishes of President of United States General George Washington, who expresses indignation at the attack made upon him [presumably attack and murder by Major Beard and his men at …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dMessage from Federal Commissioners instructed to treat with hostile Indians north of the Ohio to Cornplanter, New Arrow, and other Seneca Chiefs
Randolph informs Cornplanter, New Arrow, and the other Seneca chiefs that the treaty negotiations at Sandusky have been delayed. General Lincoln expected in a few days; is traveling via Mohawk River …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dMentges sends reports on stores to Henry Knox
Mentges sends the following reports to Secretary Knox: the return on public property on hand with the commissary of military stores department in the district of Maryland and Delaware under the …
Inspection Report From Francis Mentges to the Secretary of War Relating to Military Stores in the District of Maryland and Delaware, Sep 16, 1793.Memorandum of instructions on treaty negotiations given to Captain Hendricks by Colonel Pickering.
Instructions from the Commissioners to Captain Hendricks. Hostile Indians claim boundary as Ohio; commissioners suggest that Hendricks consider the following in order to explore Indian flexibility on …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dMeeting on Tuesday at About One O'Clock
[Partly illegible] If it is convenient for Hodgdon, Thomas Proctor would like to see him at Tuesday at one o'clock.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)March to the Other World
Butler asks to be excused for not answering Hodgdon's letter respecting the load of public clothing that had been lodged near Carlisle. For sixteen weeks he has been more likely to march to the Other …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Malignant Fever in Philadelphia
The Department of War has been understaffed due to the yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia. Secretary of the Treasury Hamilton has removed to Albany and Secretary Knox has gone to Boston. Howell …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Major Beatty's Account
There are charges exhibited to Swan against Major Erkuries Beatty related to the raising and marching, and providing one month's pay, of his company in 1791 amounting to $1098.25. Beatty has lodged …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)LtCol Melton's statement to the Creeks at Donally Town
LtCol. William Melton informs the Creek headmen of Donally Town that, under his authority, 8 Indian women and children are taken prisoner. Melton states further that the prisoners will be delivered …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dLtCol Melton informs the Governor of his actions
LtCol Melton informs the Governor of his raids against the Creeks and he requests to move the prisoners to a location where local sentiments do not pose a physical threat to the captives.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dLists Accounts and Requests Payment; Reports Purchase of Horses and Teams
Lists accounts received and requests payment. Has worked to find 300 horses and 20 teams locally. Has loaded horses with corn and the teams are loaded with limestone. Plans to come down the Ohio …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)List of Warrants in Continuation to July 13th
"Enclosed is a list of warrants in continuation to the date."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)List of the Dead of 1st Regiment Artillery
Swan has long since written to Mr. Britt to furnish a list of all of the dead of the 1st Regiment Artillery and the balance due them but nobody has arrived from Fort Washington since Swan has been at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letters of advice of money drawn by John Belli, Deputy Quarter Master, to Secretary of War
Encloses letters of advice on money drawn by John Belli, Deputy Quarter Master General, to Secretary of War.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter to Secretary of War on belt of hostile Indians, wampum, medicine chest, medicinal bark
Bearer of letter is Six Nations interpreter Jasper Parrish. Federal Commissioners forTreaty of Sandusky report to Knox that belt from hostile tribes is missing. Request wampum, medicine chest and …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
