South Carolina Historical Society
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Knox submits report on Henry Laurens' petition to Congress
Knox transmits his report on Henry Laurens's petition to Congress. Laurens is seeking payment for rice provided to troops during the Revolutionary War.
Henry Laurens Papers.William Pinckney presents his compliments to the new Secretary of War
Pinckney says that he forwarded letters to Mr. Anderson and Doctor Pollard [?] and encloses a letter from the latter but has not received an answer from Anderson.
Pinckney Family PapersConstitutional Legality of Claiming Privateer Ships in Charleston Port
Makes reference to a Spanish brig brought into the port of Charleston. Considers the Constitution the supreme law of the land in regards to treaties with France, and rejects the President's request to …
Benjamin H. Rutledge PapersPoor Conditions at Fort Johnson
Request for supplies to repair barracks and prison quarters at Fort Johnson. Captain Kalteisen to oversee building.
Daniel DeSaussure PapersMathematical Instruments Not completed
Deas tell McHenry that the mathematical instruments he ordered have not yet been completed by the artisan contracted for that purpose probably because he has accepted too many orders. (partially …
Pinckney Family Papers
