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General Alexander Hamilton wrote this letter to Colonel Anthony Walton White on April 29, 1789. In it, he says that White’s friends are disappointed that they haven’t got the votes they needed from Harlem. Hamilton offers his aid to White and looks forward to their meeting at the Plough & Harrow at ten o’clock.

Scope and Contents Note Secretary of War Henry Knox presented this letter to the House of Representatives on February 14, 1791. It is a notice of a memorial presented to Congress and referred to the treasury in which Colonel White is asking for repayment of personal monies he spent on his troops during the war. The letter notes that although the general principles of said report appear to be judicious and well founded, yet it seems questionable whether they ought to apply decisively in the present...

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In this letter to Egbert Benson, Oliver Wolcott notes that he has examined the papers Benson left him regarding Anthony Walton White. Wolcott claims to understand the nature of White’s claims and agrees to preserve the papers on file in his office until White calls for a settlement.

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This letter, marked confidential, informs the Senate of a bill that was passed to prohibit the exportation of species, goods, wares, and merchandise for a limited time.

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This tally sheet records the vote on the question of prohibiting the exportation of certain items for a limited time posed to the 12th United States House of Representatives on April 9, 1812. It lists all the members of the House and gives a final count of 69 Yea, 36 Nay.

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James Buchanan wrote this letter discussing the loss of a ship to John Pedrick, Esq., then serving as U.S. Consul at the Rio Grande, on August 19, 1845.

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In this letter to John Pedrick, Esq., James Buchanan discusses the commission and resignation of his son, John C. Pedrick, Esq., as consul of the United States at the Rio Grande.

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Rutledge wrote this letter to White on June 19, 1777 to introduce Captain Hyrne of the First Regiment of South Carolina who, due to illness, has leave to depart from South Carolina for the summer months.

Scope and Contents Note Sir Banastre Tarleton of the British Army wrote this letter to Lt. Col. Anthony Walton White of the Continental Army on September 15, 1779 requesting the return of Sergeant Horsefield and other prisoners. He asks whether any such man … immediately under my command, yesterday, owning to the darkness of the preceding light, the badness of the roads, or the fatigue of their horses, fell into your hands. If so, Tarleton will exchange for whomever you think...

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General Horatio Gates wrote this letter to Anthony W. White on July 11, 1780 regarding Continental troop movement and activity during the Revolutionary War, specifically that of the Dragoons of the 1st and 3rd regiments. He requests that Colonel White to return to his post and take charge fo the mounted and dismounted Dragoons.

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Lafayette wrote this letter to Anthony W. White on July 27, 1781. In it, he agrees to have Colonel White brought into the field as soon as possible and asks that White’s Dragoons be equipped. He also mentions that it will be necessary for White to visit Major General Baron de Steuben’s quarters prior to arrival.

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George Washington wrote this letter to Anthony Walton White on September 17, 1781 regarding expected officers and horses. Washington also mentions that the new officer should report himself and a set of instructions to the Marquis de Lafayette.

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General Anthony Wayne wrote this letter to Colonel Walton White, requesting that he push through with Celerity and to wish him and his Dragoons a happy Christmas.

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Peter Muhlenberg wrote this letter to Colonel Anthony W. White on August 14, 1782. In the letter, Muhlenberg chastises White’s lack of correspondence with him and informs him that he has recommended Lieut. A. Campbell into his service.