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Instructions for the New Factor at Fort Wilkinson
McHenry's instructions to Wright, the new factor of the Indian Trading House near Fort Wilkinson on the Oconee River. It includes matters such as setting prices and accepting credit.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirInstructions for Packing, Transporting, and Receiving Supplies
Henley has just received a much needed delivery, and sends Hodgdon some instructions for further loads. He would like notice in advance when shipments are coming. Reverend Bullen's travel to the …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Inspection of Military Stores in Virginia
In 1791 Freeman was ordered by Secretary of War Knox to make an inspection of the ordnance and military stores of the United States in Virginia. The rent for the store in which the arms were deposited …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Inspection of Clothing
Having nearly completed the inspection of the clothing contracted for by Mr. Billington, Mr. Francis wants Steele and Ewing to inspect that previously sent for by the United States. The compensation …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Inquiry on the whereabouts of overdue articles shipped to Niagara
Rivardi acknowledges receipt of invoice of medicines. Although many boats have passed, he hears nothing yet of these articles. Has transmitted surplus of clothing. Discusses package lost, perhaps on …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Inquiry into and Request for Issue of Musket Stocks to Musket Manufacturer
Directs issue of 1,000 musket stocks to the Treasury Dept., for use by a musket manufacture contractor.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Inquiry into and Request for Issue of Musket Stocks to Musket Manufacturer
Directs issue of 1,000 musket stocks to the Treasury Dept., for use by a musket manufacture contractor.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Inquires about Repair of Buildings on Cattle Island
Encloses extracts from Stephen Higginson about repairing buildings on Cattle Island.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToInjury from Moths, Etc.
Enclosed is a statement of the public stores received since October 1797. Though there have been thirty different deliveries, Bray has made entries only in those cases where stores have been receipted …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Information Regarding Regiments' Private Contracting for Uniforms
Informs Harris that the 14th, 15th, and 9th regiments have contracted out for some of their uniforms; thus not as many need be delivered from the military stores.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Information about Returning Stolen Horses
Refers to horses stolen prior to the previous treaty. Believes that the U.S. should pay for those horses one last time. Promises to write to the Secretary of State to make those arrangements. Requests …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Indian Annuities
Major Craig discusses Indian annuities with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Indentures of Apprentice Lads, Etc.
By the day's mail Ames has enclosed to the Secretary of War the indentures of four apprentice lads. The fifth will be sent as soon as he obtains his letters of guardianship. He wants to know if any of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Improving the Accounting System of the Navy Department
Mr. McDaniel is opening the storebooks for the Accountant's Office of the Navy Department. An acquaintance with the principles and an inspection of the form in which the War Department accounts are …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Improvements in Manufacturing Arms
The Secretary of War has asked Ames to prepare a statement of the price of arms manufactured at Springfield including possible improvements in the business. Ames suggests sending a small chest of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Improvement in the Work of the Armory, Etc.
After reporting that the chest of arms has been forwarded to New York, Ames assesses the operation of the Springfield Armory. He sees improvement in that the work is better executed with more dispatch …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Impossible to Make Satisfactory Returns, Etc.
Anderson explains why he has not forwarded a return of business and expenditures for the year 1798. There are so many small parties sent in separate directions that he scarcely has an hour's leisure …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Importance of Good Settlers to Maintain Good Indian Relations
Reports that all public business is in good order. Heavy rains have detained shipment to Mr. Hooker. The South West Point ferry is not adequate. Wants to rent land to appropriate farmers of good …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)I Have Been Willing to Die, Etc.
John Murray laments that he has stood by the dying beds of many who were called away. The truth is both B. and Murray are cowards. He was afraid to stay and Murray was afraid to run away. He thought …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)I Cannot Apologize for These Extra Commissions
Murray asserts that the carte blanches she has been given forbids her from apologizing for the extra commissions she has been bestowed.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)How Old Are the Public Horses?
Fleming asks Hodgdon if he recollects the ages of the three public horses.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horses for General Washington's Funeral
Major Tousard has been charged by General Hamilton with the superintendence of the funeral honors for General Washington. Tousard should be furnished with as many horses as he needs to perform his …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Horseman's Tents Sent to Colonel Hall
The horseman's tents forwarded to Colonel Hall should not have been sent to Baltimore.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
