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Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts on the subject of individual state accounts and certificates.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
The Commissioner of Army Accounts writes a brief letter to the General Board of Commissioners; mentions army officers and soldiers.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts; mentions a resolution of Congress pertaining to the auditors of the United States
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter about requirement for multiple receipts
Discusses request for a receipt. Explains he gave receipt to Colonel Smith. Has asked Smith to forward receipt.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Laws of Delaware Related to Recruiting
Howell requests an extract of the laws of Delaware related to recruiting for the Continental Army.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Jealousy Among Troops
Addressed possibility of jealously between militia and regular troops and its effect on the success of the expedition to the West. Advised every precaution to remove possible jealousies b/w militia …
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}Investigating various claims
The chief clerk of the War Department informs the Commissioner of Army Accounts that Secretary Knox wants the claims of four different soldiers and officers investigated; encloses papers and petitions …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Interception of Indian Raiding Parties
Unsuccessful dispersal of Indians on Ohio river. Enclosed copy of report on Indian raid on river.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}Instructions to the Governor of the Western Territories and to the Commanding officer of the troops on the Ohio and an estimate of the expense of an expedition against the Wabash Indians
General orders regarding pursuing peace with Wabash Indians.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}Instructions for Mounting Militia Against Wabash
Militia to be raised in defense of frontier from raids by Wabash Indians. Politics with Great Britain addressed, regarding suspicions of US intentions toward Canadian territory.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}Inquiry on the claims of James Derry
Henry Knox - the Secretary at War - asks Howell to investigate the claim of James Derry and report back the results. Howell was the Paymaster General and Commissioner of Army Accounts.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Inquiry on Arrarages
Request for information on the account of Robert Welsh, order to pay said Welsh if money is due him.
Carded Records (Compiled Military Service Records), Volunteer Organizations: Post-Revolutionary War Period, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M905)Information on William Mason
Informs the Secretary of War that he has examined the books as requested and found that William Mason - a soldier formerly belonging to the Virginia Line - was imprisoned at the surrender of Charles …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Information on Thomas Fall
A clerk in the War Office informs the Commissioner of Army Accounts that Secretary Knox desires information on Thomas Fall, who was wounded at Fort Washington in 1776, and whether or not he is on any …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Information on Lieutenant Armstrong
Agreeable to Hamilton's request, Howell informs him that Lt. Samuel Armstrong, Paymaster to the 8th Massachusetts Regiment, received the monies for the four months pay of the Regiment in the month of …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Indians on Ohio River
Intelligence on the movement of Indians on the North Western frontier.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [1A-F2] (RG46)Indian Attacks on Ohio River
Relates several stories of Indian attacks on travelers on Ohio River, states Indian party must be disbursed for safety and security of region.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}Indian Attacks on Ohio
Reaffirmed need to dislodge and disband Indians that have taken prisoners and captured property from boats on the Ohio River.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}Indian Attacks
Synopsis of Indian attack at Ingle's Station.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}Indian Attacks
Murder of several whites and Negros in Jefferson County by Indians related; many instances in numerous accounts that have occurred on the frontier.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}Indian Attacks
Details of Indian attacks and murders, fear of increase in hostilities the following spring.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [1A-F2] (RG46)Indian Attacks
By note received from Louisville, details of Indian attacks of settlements located on Russell Creek, and Danville.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [1A-F2] (RG46)Indian Attack
Man wounded near plantation, believed to be by Indians.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}Horses Stolen
Greenough thought that horses stolen from settlement could have been prevented.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}Grievances from troops and use of attorney
Letter to General William Irvine on behalf of regiments in Pennsylvania and Virginia; mentions action by an attorney against the War Department in order to guarantee the lands promised to officers and …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
