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1807/01/25
Fulton, Robert, 1765-1815
to [Robert Livingston] re: discussion of the steam boat
Fulton writes a letter to describe the innovations of the steam boat, and how he has calculated its certain success. Docketed on p.12.
GLC03107.04464
24 July 1782
Jackson, William, 1759-1828
[Resolution of Congress repealing all previous resolutions involving the Department of Commissary General of Military Stores]
Extract from the minutes of Congress on the resolution that repealed all previous resolutions on the Department of Commissary General of Military Stores. The minutes were recorded in the War Office and signed by Jackson as Assistant Secretary of War...
GLC02437.01501
3 September 1782
United States. Continental Congress.
[Resolution of Continental Congress]
Signed by Charles Thomson, Secretary of the Continental Congress. Location inferred from location of Continental Congress in 1782. Very similar to GLC02437.01566. Outlines a Congressional resolution detailing the pay and rations of officials in...
GLC02437.01569
10 October 1783
Clark, S., fl. 1783
Return of clothing wanted in the Connecticut Regiment
Lists items by type and amount. Includes hats, shirts, and blankets.
GLC02437.02634
26 November 1786
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to David Cook
Informs Captain Cook he cannot help him obtain a promotion to command a company of artillery. Writes, "Congress agreably [sic] to the confederation cannot make any appointments of military officers..."
GLC02437.03070
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