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Request and Order for Issue of a Drum to the 2d Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers
Two documents: the first directs the issue of a drum and associated materials to the 2d Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers. The second seems to be the request for said drum; though labeled …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Request & Order for Issue of Cannon Implements for Artillery Company
Directs issue of cannon implements for Capt. George Taylor's battery. Taylor's request, with listed items, is included.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Reports Visit to Tellico; Reports Accounts
Reports visit to Tellico to deliver Cherokee annuities. Reports accounts and refers to estimates and papers which will come in the next post to prepare for questions from Judge Anderson and Mr. …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Talks with Indians, Request to Hoist American Flag
Requests funds for April-June to pay the army. Reports business with Double Head and other chiefs regarding horse theft. He and Colonel Butler will hold Indian talks. The Indians have requested a U.S. …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Interactions with Indian Agents
Reports letter from Cherokee chief, Doublehead. Mr. Mitchell, resident agent for the Chactaw, reports that all is well. At his death, chief Appomingo counseled his people to remain friends with the …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Indian Talks, Request for American Flag
Reports recent meeting with Double Head and another Cherokee chief with himself and Colonel Butler. The Cherokee nation promises to stop plundering and to live in friendly terms with the whites. The …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Indian Talks and Affairs
Reports that all is going well with Indian talks. Promises to send a flag for their next feast. Apologizes for trouble of horse given by Colonel Butler, then taken away. Looks forward to seeing him at …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Conditions of South West Point Ferry, where Indians Will Pass for Free
Agree to hire the ferry at South West Point. Mr. Clark is to build house and cut timber to accommodate travelers. Indians will pass free.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Claim of Derangement; Requests Congressional Report
Captain Poind claims money for derangement through the War Office. Requests copy of U.S. law.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Cherokee Accounts, Returns for Aug-Sept
Will forward account of delivery of Cherokee goods according to the treaty. Has forwarded returns for August and September to the War Department with records of Quartermaster stores.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Business with Capt. Butler, Lt. Chandler, Capt. Bradley, with Entries in the Public Books
Henley replies to Simmons' letters of April 19 and My 13. He has dealt with the Memorandum of Claims, and consulted with Chander regarding Bradley's account. He encloses his May accounts and sends …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Arrival of Indian Goods; Requests Indians Stop Stealing Horses
Reports a pleasant meeting with Double Head, Sechochee, and Colonel Butler. Expresses regret for not attending the last dance, but had too much business. The Indian goods have arrived and will keep …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Activities for General Wilkinson; Encloses Mail for Major Kingsbury
When General Wilkinson left Mount Adams, he asked Cushing to transmit returns to the War Department. Encloses letter for Major Kingsbury, who has gone on furlough to Connecticut.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Maj. Thomas Cushing, Commanding Troops on the Mississippi, Jul 1799-Mar 1800. (RG98)Report of Friendly Indians
Major Craig relays report of friendly Indians to Samuel Hodgdon. Major Kingsbury is taking a furlough.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Report of Affairs in West; Contracts for Western Posts
Reports General Wilkinson has been directed to provide a report of the Western Army and western settlement to the government. In Wilkinson's absence, his command falls upon Hamtramck. The Paymaster …
Letters Received (Letterbook Copies) by Maj. Thomas Cushing, Commanding Troops on the Mississippi, Apr 5, 1799-Nov 2, 1799. (RG98)Replacing the Powder that Was Embezzled
Morris called on Mr. Poe to discuss the powder that was embezzled. Poe will meet with the other gentleman with whom he is associated and discuss the matter. Though they admit that they are accountable …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Replacing the Dead Factor at Fort Wilkinson
The President has appointed Edward Wright to the position of Factor of the Indian Store at Fort Wilkinson on the Oconee River. Wright is replacing Edward Price, deceased, whose death was sudden and …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirRepairs of Small Arms at West Point, Etc.
Cranch provides a detailed discussion of supplies and repairs at West Point. He apologizes for not writing sooner but he has been afflicted by a long and dangerous illness.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Removal of offices from Philadelphia to Trenton
States that it is proper - in light of the fever - to temporarily remove the offices of the War Department from Philadelphia to Trenton.
Miscellaneous Records of the Office of Indian Trade Relating to Accounts, 1796-1825. (RG75)Remittances; Clothing Issued Captain Freeman
Stevens thanks Hodgdon for a timely transmission of funds. He notes that he has supplied Captain Freeman with shirts, cockades, and eagles. He encloses Lawrence Huron's acceptance of a draft.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Remember Me if There is Any Vacancy
Clarkson wants to be remembered by Hodgdon in case a vacancy occurs for a clerk's or any other position in his office.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Remarks on the closing of David Henley's accounts.
Henley's account has been closed on the books of Treasury, agreeable to the certificate of the Register. Remarks enclosed point out a deficiency in vouchers.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Relinquishing His Share of the Wharfage, Etc.
Apparently Mr. Downing has agreed to relinquish his share of the wharfage agreeable to his promise. That being the case, Ashbridge's account should be adjusted accordingly and forwarded to him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
