New-York Historical Society: Manuscript Department
157 documents
Case of Fraud Against Roger Wolcot
Describes case of fraud against Roger Wolcot, who altered a note from the Paymaster General, and sold shares against the note. Request for deposition on the incident of fraud to be used in county …
William Thompson PapersSpeech of Red Jacket to Timothy Pickering
Red Jacket makes speech to Colonel Pickering. Red Jacket complains about compensation received for land.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionJames Dean is deposed regarding the dispute between Phelps and Red Jacket
James Dean provides a deposition pertaining to the disputed terms of the treaty between Oliver Phelps and the Senecas [Red Jacket]. Dean witnessed the treaty as the interpreter. Dean states that …
Henry O'Reilly CollectionTrouble Filling Company Without Money
Problems recruiting without money to pay recruits and officers.
Bezaleel Howe PapersReturn Required to Fill Clothing Order
Additional clothing could not be produced by Mr. Hill until Captain Smith provided return on past clothing order and number of missing uniforms.
Bezaleel Howe PapersRequest for Supplies
Request for supplies, cited better discipline of recruits occurred with supplies.
Bezaleel Howe PapersRendez-vous at Westchester and Recruiting
Proposed rendez-vous of Westchester denied, Knox ordered future location to be West Point. Additional expenses related to recruiting denied.
Bezaleel Howe PapersRecruits to Proceed to West Point
Money due for pay and subsistence received, recruits gathered from Eastern States to proceed immediately to West Point.
Bezaleel Howe PapersRatification of the deed of Assignment for the two Indian children of Ebenezer Allan.
Document, ratification of a deed of assignment executed by the Chiefs of the Seneka Nation to the two Indian Children of Ebenezer Allan.
McKerson PapersPay and Subsistence
Thanked Howell for receipt of pay and subsistence from previous month. Gave total pay and subsistence due for current month.
Bezaleel Howe PapersOrders to Proceed Hastily to Pittsburgh
Urged Howe to proceed quickly with recruits to Pittsburgh for service to public.
Bezaleel Howe PapersEnclosed Bounty and Payment for Recruiting Services
Letter, encloses draft for money for recruiting.
Bezaleel Howe PapersDiscussion of Debts and Imprisonment of Recruits
Questions the practicality of the law regarding small debts of men recruited for military service.
Bezaleel Howe PapersDeserters and Request for Clothing
Howe expressed hopes of using martial law to make examples of deserters, requests clothing and knapsacks.
Bezaleel Howe PapersBank Note for Recruiting Services
Letter, encloses Post Note for recruiting service to be cashed at Bank of New York.
Bezaleel Howe PapersAssurances of Exemplary Recruiting Services
Letter, discusses conduct as a recruiting officer.
Bezaleel Howe PapersAppointment to 2nd Lieutenant
Letter, discusses recruiting and mentions appointment.
Bezaleel Howe PapersU.S. Treasury issues warrant to Secretary at War for payment of Israel Chapin
Fiscal, Secretary of Treasury issues warrant for the payment of Israel Chapin for incidental expenses incurred in the Indian department.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSympathies for Lack of Recruits
Letter, mentions recruiting and treatment of deserters.
Bezaleel Howe PapersStrict Oversight of Indian Commerce
Knox advises Chapin to employ individuals of character and to exercise meticulous accounting practices in transacting business with the Indians.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSpeech of the Delaware & Muhhuonnuk Indians
Speech of the Delaware and Muhhuonnuk chiefs. Discusses peace talks, murdered messengers, Indian politics, hostile Indians, land claims along the Wabash & Miami Rivers, and poisoned food & liquor.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSpeech of the Chiefs of the Six Nations
Speech of the Six Nations to General Chapin. Discuss Indian delegation to Philadelphia; hostile Western Indians; and notes that disturbance to the westward between Six Nations brethren and Americans …
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSpeech of Captain Jacob, Chief of the Supeonea Indians
Speech, discusses peace; thanks President Washington for paying attention and send a gift. Asks for inquiry regarding Pennsylvania land which the state is willing to pay for.
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