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Equipage for Capt. Kersey
Stagg lists articles needed by Capt. [William] Kersey at the rendezvous at Spring Garden.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Encloses Quartermaster Statements with Seasonal Requests
Encloses statement of disbursement for the Quartermaster Department with necessary requests for this season. Discusses quality of stores, particularly cavalry clothing.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Enclosed Warrants No. 130 and No. 136
Enclosed warrants, muster and pay rolls. Request for money to be forwarded as soon as possible.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)Enclosed Letter Regarding Supplies
Cover letter with orders to remove supplies currently docked on Havre de Grace river to Philadelphia as soon as possible.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [1A-F2] (RG46)Duties of Paymasters & Mr. Britt's Illness
Howell admonishes Swan regarding the importance of providing thorough instructions on the duties of those officers acting as paymasters. Mr. Belli and Major Rudolph have just arrived from Fort …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Dragoon Equipment to be Furnished
Return of clothing to equip twenty dragoon recruits marching from Elkton in Maryland under the orders of Major [Michael] Rudolph to headquarters agreeably to his return transmitted the same day to the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Draft for $1500
Hoffman has received Hodgdon's letter covering a draft for $1500 on the Branch Bank to be applied agreeable to the directions of the Secretary of War.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Dr. Carmichael With the Cash
Dr. Carmichael has arrived at Legionville with the cash. The packages of silver have been packed and repacked and some of them were mixed before Dr. Carmichael took charge of them in Philadelphia (as …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Discusses Horses
Refers to guide for the movement of the army and Wilkinson's superior knowledge of the local area. Worries that articles will fall short. Has instructed wagon masters at Fort Hamilton how to care for …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Discusses Estimates, Supplies, and Transportation
Encloses extract of letter from the Secretary of the Treasury with a reply from Major Craig. Discussion of estimates and concern of Commander in Chief to provide promised supplies. Refers to recovery …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Discusses Drafts, Returns, Construction of Boats, Forts, and Garrisons
Discusses drafts and returns. Discusses loading of boats. References forts and garrisons and plans for boat building.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Discusses Accounts between War and Treasury Departments and Garrison Supplies
Explains accounts between the Treasury Department and the War Department. Refers to terms of treaty. Discusses stores for garrisons. Reports activities of troops seeking to change garrisons.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Disbursements Needed for the Treasury
Encloses abstract of disbursements for the month of March of the general military stores. Requests account for the Treasury.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Directions Respecting Stoppages from Officers
Howell stresses that his directions regarding stoppages from officers was meant for those who have received the arrears of the late levies. The sum to be stopped should be governed by the balance in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Direct Route to New London
Perkins describes the difficulties of his journey to New London and expresses the hope that his expenses will be paid by Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Difficulty in transmitting accounts because of the cold
Swan is having difficulty transmitting his accounts because he is crowded into a cold hut with no conveniences, even those necessary for copying a letter. He leaves it to Howell to judge how much …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Detention of Indians and Local Activity of the Spaniards
Seagrove reports to Knox that he has detained some Indians on suspicion of mischief. One cut his throat; actions were his own, as he kept his intentions from his fellow prisoners. Indians being …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dDetention of Indian Prisoners, Suspicious Indian Activity, and Party Politics
Seagrove reports to Major General Jackson of Georgia militia that he has detained some Indians on suspicion of mischief. Scouts have found tracks that may suggest Indian movement or preparations to …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dDesigns of Frenchmen to excite military enterprise against possessions of Spain
Letter from Secretary Knox to the Governor of Northwest Territory. Mentions letter from Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson regarding designs of Frenchmen attempting to excite some military enterprise …
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)Describes Indian Attacks; Lists Vouchers
Refers to attack by Sergeants Rowland and Michaela's dragoons on Indians with one fatality, and another defeat under L. Lowry and Mr. Boyd with loads of corn. Lists vouchers. Refers to orders from the …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Describes Attempt to Recover Bank Notes and Budget Indian Accounts
Describes attempt to recover bank notes. Accounts for the last quarter. Refers to budgets in question and Indian invoices.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Derangement of the Department
The accounts Hodgdon lodged in Harrison's department as late Quartermaster General have been examined but a statement has been prevented by the late derangement of the department. They will be taken …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Depredations of Creeks, Calling Militia into Service, Etc.
(Depredations of Creeks, Calling Militia into Service, addition of regular troops and cavalry, assignment of Captain Constant Freeman, and a call for moderation in calling militia into service). Knox …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dDeposition on Spanish Complicity in Robbery & Murder at Traders Hill St Marys
George Galphin [presumably the son of wealthy trader of same name who died 1790] states that he was at house of John Kinnard at Hutcheta when James Burges, Indian trader, was accused by Kinnard of …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dDeposition of William Stringer regarding Spanish arms shipments to Creek Nation
At Flint River, Lower Creek Nation, William Stringer appeared before Deputy Superintendent Timothy Bernard with a sworn deposition dated 2 May 1793. Stringer, a native of Georgia and now resident at …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
