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A talk from the heads of the Upper and Lower Creeks, by order of the Mad Dog, of the Tuckaubatchees, given out in the Cussetah Square, at a meeting of a number of Lower Creeks, this 21st July, 1793-to be forwarded to his Excellency General Washington, President of the United States.
Translated by Timothy Bernard at Cussetahs. A talk from the heads of the Upper and Lower Creeks, by order of the Mad Dog, of the Tuckabatchee, to be forwarded to His Excellency General Washington, …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dA talk from the heads of the Upper and Lower Creeks, by order of the Mad Dog, of the Tuckabatchees to be forwarded to His Excellency General George Washington, President of United States
Translated by Timothy Bernard at Cussetahs. A talk from the heads of the Upper and Lower Creeks, by order of the Mad Dog, of the Tuckabatchee, to be forwarded to His Excellency General Washington, …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dA talk delivered by Timothy Bernard to the Indians assembled at the Cussetahs and interpreted by himself
Timothy Bernard, Indian interpreter gives an address to Indians assembled at Cussetahs at Kinnards Cowpen. Bernard says he has lived many years in this land and took the job as interpreter to serve …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dA report of a council of federal officers requesting party of federal troops to provide security for James Seagrove and his party during peace visit to Creeks
Federal Officers request [recipient unknown, perhaps Major Gaither] that protection be given to James Seagrove. Base this recommendation on James Aiken's deposition which describes threats from …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dA report from James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent on meeting with Georgia Governor Telfair regarding Georgia Militia planned offensive operations against the unfriendly Creek Towns
Seagrove reports that he and Captain Constant Freeman met with Georgia Governor Telfair on 5 September 1793 to discuss matters regarding the Creek Nation and Georgia inhabitants. Seagrove informed …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d27 Pounds of Lead
[Partly illegible] Pratt has just received three hundred [?] lead [?]weighing 27 pounds that he wishes to dispose of.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)2,500 Stands of Arms
Hodgdon is directed to immediately order Capt. Fleming to forward from West Point to Philadelphia 2,500 stands of arms fit for immediate service. If that supply is not in readiness at West Point, the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)1350 Musket Cartridges
Hodgdon is directed to deliver to Capt. [William] Kersey or order the amount of powder, ball, paper, and thread that will be sufficient to make 1350 musket cartridges.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)$930 Drawn
By order of James O'Hara, Quartermaster General, Belli has drawn $930 which, after payment, should be charged to the Quartermaster General.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)$500 Drawn
By order of James O'Hara, Quartermaster General, Belli has drawn $500 which, after payment, should be charged to the Quartermaster General.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)$1099.33 Drawn
By order of James O'Hara, Quartermaster General, Belli has drawn on Hodgdon the sum of $1099.33 for Mr. Wilkins which, after payment, will be charged to the Quartermaster General.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)$1050 for Mr. Norton
By order of James O'Hara, Belli has drawn on Hodgdon the sum of $1050 for William Norton which, after payment, he will charge to the Quartermaster General.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Your Word as Your Bond
In order to end the business between him and Steinmetz, Hodgdon consents to receive all the stores comprehended in their first agreement. To commence the rent already mentioned after the present …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Workers at the Laboratory
Major Kersey confirms that a sergeant and twelve men are working at the laboratory.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Work at the Springfield Armory
The Master Armorer has arrived at Springfield and wants to be accommodated with one of the public houses for his family. Ames wants to know if their armory work should imitate the French or the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)William Semple's Business
Howell discusses the War Department's business with William Semple, complications from which make it impossible to resolve Semple's account to his perfect satisfaction.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)William Nickels return of powder and ready for transportation
William Nickels reported that several barrels of powder are coopered and ready for transportation. Nickels reports that some barrels are not fit for transportation and might better be stored at Fort …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)William Doughty clerk of shipyard Philadelphia Oath of office witnessed by Hilary Baker
Doughty oath of allegiance as clerk of shipyard port of Philadelphia.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToWill Provide Dimensions of Spars for the Treasury
Complies with the request from the Secretary of War for dimensions of spars transported to the Treasury.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)White Flags of the Six Nations of Indians
Hodgdon is asked his opinion in relation to the white flags coming in from the Six Nations of Indians. It will be well if they are sincere in their overtures but General Wayne, although he has granted …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Whereabouts of Funds Transmitted to John Matthews
There is great apprehension regarding the apparent loss of funds transmitted for the pay of the troops of Georgia and Freeman must conduct an investigation to ascertain the whereabouts of this large …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Whereabouts of Funds for the Troops of Georgia
The sum of $9,911 was transmitted to Constant Freeman for the pay of the troops of Georgia and much time has elapsed with no information as to its whereabouts, causing great anxiety in the …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Whereabouts of Funds for the Troops of Georgia
The sum of $9,911 was transmitted to John Matthews for the pay of the troops of Georgia but no information has been received as to whether it has reached the hands of the Supervisor.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Where is Major Butler's Receipt?
A warrant had been issued to Clymer for $575 to be remitted to Major Thomas Butler at Carlisle but since Butler's receipt has not been received, the sum is still charged to Clymer.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
