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  Pay of Georgia Dragoons

  The sum of $8,268.86 is requested for the pay of the officers and men of a Troop of Dragoons located in the state of Georgia.
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  Whereabouts of Funds Transmitted to John Matthews

  There is great apprehension regarding the apparent loss of funds transmitted for the pay of the troops of Georgia and Freeman must conduct an investigation to ascertain the whereabouts of this large sum of money.
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  Whereabouts of Funds for the Troops of Georgia

  The sum of $9,911 was transmitted to Constant Freeman for the pay of the troops of Georgia and much time has elapsed with no information as to its whereabouts, causing great anxiety in the Accountant's Office.
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  Whereabouts of Funds for the Troops of Georgia

  The sum of $9,911 was transmitted to John Matthews for the pay of the troops of Georgia but no information has been received as to whether it has reached the hands of the Supervisor.
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  Schedule of sums of money

  In absence of the Secretary of War, clerk John Stagg encloses a schedule of several items of money furnished David Henley as agent for War Department in the Southwest Territory
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  Shoes for Smith

  One thousand shoes are to be transported to Frederick Town in Maryland for the militia, addressed to General Samuel Smith.

• Letter Citation

  Cited in Hunt to Hodgdon, 09/19/1794.

• On the Whiskey Rebellion

  Secretary Hamilton writes Governor Thomas Sim Lee of Maryland. Hamilton informs the governor that intelligence has reported that while "a great proportion of the inhabitants" are non-violent and wish to avoid the insurgency, "there is a large and violent party which can only be controuled by the application of Force."

• Military response to Whiskey Rebellion

  Informs the Governor of Pennsylvania that a detachment of U.S. troops under the command of Lieutenant Daniel Bissell is to march from Philadelphia to a gathering of artillery and military stores, intended for the Maryland and Virginia militia. This military action is in response to the Whiskey Rebellion. This detachment will march through Lancaster and York town, and from there to Williamsport, Maryland. Requests that the governor give instructions to Alexander Russell, commanding officer of the militia at York, to furnish a reinforcement from his militia to the said escort if Lieutenant Daniel Bissell should think it necessary.
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  America as an Asylum to the Oppressed of Europe

  John Jay reflects on the war, discord, and oppression he witnesses while in London and hopes that America might become an asylum to the oppressed peoples of the world.
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  Much Wanted Sundries, Etc.

  The horsemen have moved on, accompanied by Governor Howell, to New Town.
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  Chapin discusses Indian affairs and British activity on frontier with Knox

  Letter, encloses Ewing's account of Wayne's campaign; mentions white captives; describes British relations with Inidans; discusses Treaty at Canandaigua.

• Indian chiefs discouraged from alliance with Americans

  Secretary Knox provides Major General Anthony Wayne information about talks between two Indian tribes along the Miami River. The one tribe, which is preparing to open diplomatic relations with the United States, has been requested by the other tribe to refrain from doing so, insisting that they "must not believe the Americans, for they only wish to decoy us into a snare, with their fine speeches they have frequently sent us. We should listen to what our father says to us." Orders that Wayne send two agents as a "means of drawing all the Indians back." It appears that the Indians came from the Six Nations.

• New Jersey militia arriving

  Informs the Governor of Pennsylvania that Governor Richard Howell of New Jersey is sending the militia of that state in today. Requests that the cavalry and artillery be hastened onward. These military movements are in response to the Whiskey Rebellion.

• Supplies for troops responding to Whiskey Rebellion

  Requests that the Supervisor of Military Stores speedily send 1000 pairs of shoes and two medicine chests to Winchester, Virginia; 1000 blankets, 1000 shoes, 200 rifles, 800 muskets, and two medicine chests to Carlisle, Virginia. This is in response to the Whiskey Rebellion.

• Insurrection in Maryland

  Writes the Governor of Maryland on the insurrection in the western parts of his state and Pennsylvania, later known as the Whiskey Rebellion. Informs him that the Jersey militia is coming forward with "great zeal" to Carlisle.

• Supplies for troops responding to Whiskey Rebellion

  Letter to the Governor of Pennsylvania on the question of whether the corps responding to the Whiskey Rebellion ought to be equipped previous to their march or not. Hamilton believes they should be provided a competent supply of essential articles previous to the march, but the march ought not be delayed on account of a partial deficiency.

• Whiskey Rebellion in Maryland and Pennsylvania

  Secretary Hamilton writes Rufus King, U.S. Senator from New York. Mentions John Jay's relations with the Portuguese Ministry. Concludes the letter by discussing the insurrection in western Maryland and Pennsylvania, later known as the Whiskey Rebellion. States that there is a "very insurgent spirit & some insurrection" in these areas of the country. Discusses the militia plans to respond.
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  Money for Slough

  Cornet Slough and his dragoons are to be furnished with as much money as may be needed for him to procure forage for his party to Lancaster and Williamsport.
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  Hiring Additional Hands, Etc.

  Stagg discusses various personnel and supply matters.
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  Return of Ordnance

  Bryant has three carriages for ten-pounders just finished which will be inserted in the next return.

• Letter Citation

  Cited in Howell to Freeman 09/18/1794
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  Amount of Sundry Advances

  Samuel Hodgdon has been debited with the sum of $24,786.81 being the amount of sundry advances made to him.
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  Military Stores

  Stores to be attended to, busy schedule prevents Hunt from answering Mr. Parker.

• Fortifications in North Carolina

  Letter to the Secretary of War, regarding progress on the fortifications on the coast of North Carolina