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21 February 1783
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
[Army Rations issued to Detachment]
Issues two days' worth of provisions for seven bargemen. Also includes an endorsement on the verso signed by Robert Todd.
GLC02437.01938
23 February 1783
[Army Rations issued to Watermen]
Issues two days' worth of provisions to seven watermen. Includes an endorsement on the verso signed by Robert Todd.
GLC02437.01946
28 February 1783
Miles, John, fl. 1782-1783
[Army Rations issued to Detachment and Bargemen]
Lists rations per day and total number of rations. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw. Includes an endorsement on the verso signed by Charles [Foyer?]
GLC02437.01961
2 September 1783
Brooks, David, 1756-1838
to Henry Knox
Written by Assistant Clothier General Brooks to Major General Knox . Requests that clothing issued to the detachment of artillery and to Captain Mills's Light Company be stored since their march northward has been postponed. Wants the clothing to...
GLC02437.02462
10 April 1783
Mitchel, John, fl. 1783
[Army rations issued to the Water Guard]
Return for the provisions provided for nine men belonging to the Water Guard for two days under the command of Captain Pray(?). Signed by "Comd John Mitchel." Countersigned by John Lillie, aide de camp, that the rations were issued. Mitchel (or...
GLC02437.02079
24 May 1784
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to George Washington
Expresses his mortification at arriving in Annapolis the day Washington left. Reports that "...all the necessary business will not be finished before Congress adjourns." Discusses a matter pertaining to the recommendation "of the Gentlemen of...
GLC02437.03004
29 September 1783
Knox, Commander at West Point, informs Washington (and Congress) that expenses of his charge at West Point exceeded his expectations, and he has used a considerable amount of his personal money to maintain the post. Hopes to be granted the same...
GLC02437.10150
1 November 1783
Paterson, John, 1744-1808
[Return]
Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Return for the first Massachusetts brigade of foot soldiers. Lists men by company, rank, and present status. Also includes a chart on the verso regarding sick officers....
GLC02437.10562
31 July 1783
Written by Brooks as Assistant Clothier General to General Knox. Says that about 26 June when the troops marched from West Point for Philadelphia an order from Washington for 300 pairs of shoes for the 2nd Massachusetts Brigade and 2nd Massachusetts...
GLC02437.02353
17 April 1790
to Sylvanus Bourne
Replies to Bourne's letter (GLC02437.04585) that he received earlier that morning. Says that he will assist Bourne with his pursuits (an appointment abroad in the public agency) and gives him advice on how to best handle the business. Recommends...
GLC02437.04587
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