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TABLE OF CONTENTS. MILITARY AFFAIRS.--VOLUME VI.

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FOR ALPHABETICAL INDEX SEE THE CLOSE OF THE VOLUME.

MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.

No.
Date.
Page.
638. With information in relation to the operations against the Indians in Florida, and for their removal west of the Mississippi river 1836, Feb. 10 ... 56
671. On the means and measures necessary for the military and naval defences of the country 1836, April 8 ... 365
682. With instructions to and correspondence with General Gaines and others, for preserving the neutrality of the United States on the frontiers during the war between Texas and Mexico 1836, May 14 ... 416
684. On the causes of the hostility of the Seminole and other Indians in Florida, and the military arrangements and preparations against them 1836, May 26 ... 433
689. On an increase of and an improvement in the organization of the ordnance corps 1836, June 3 ... 448
690. On the causes of the hostilities of the Creek and Seminole Indians Florida, and instructions to and correspondence with agents and other persons relative to their removal west 1836, June 3 ... 450

REPORTS AND LETTERS FROM THE SECRETARY OF WAR.

623. Recommending an increase of the corps of engineers 1836, Jan. 14 ... 11
624. On the expediency of constructing floating steam batteries for the defence of harbors and rivers 1836, Jan. 21 ... 11
625. On opening a road from Cantonment Des Moines to Fort Gibson 1836, Jan. 21 ... 13
626. Recommending appropriations for the construction and armament of fortifications for the national defences 1836, Jan. 25 ... 15
628. On the erection of a mole and fortification for the protection of the Delaware breakwater 1836, Jan. 28 ... 22
630. With annual returns of the militia for 1835 1836, Feb. 4 ... 24
635. Transmitting Army Register for 1835 1836, Feb. 4 ... 34
636. With explanatory estimates for the Quartermaster's department for 1836 1836, Feb. 3 ... 54
640. With explanatory estimates of the cost and plans for a national foundery in the District of Columbia, and of the site proposed for the same. 1836, Feb. 11 ... 82
642. Recommending that camp equipage and knapsacks be provided for the militia when called into the service of the United States 1836, Feb. 13 ... 93
643. On the subject of establishing an arsenal of construction at Charleston, South Carolina 1836, Feb. 13 ... 94
645. On the expediency of establishing an arsenal or depot of arms in the State of Missouri 1836, Feb. 18 ... 95
653. With statement of the effective force of the army and the pay and emoluments of each grade therein 1836, Feb. 29 ... 127
654. On the expedition of dragoons, under Colonel Henry Dodge, to the Rocky mountains in 1835 1836, Feb. 29 ... 130
656. On the expediency of converting the arsenal at St. Louis into an arsenal of construction, &c 1836, Mar. 2 ... 147
661. On an increase of the numerical force of the army, &c 1836, Mar. 14 ... 156
670. With items of all accounts and claims for pay and allowances of every kind which were paid in 1833 and 1834 to officers of the army 1836, April 4 ... 187
674. With statement of maximum amount that can be expended annually upon the construction of fortifications and the Ordnance department 1836, April 22 ... 406
678. On the location and erection of a magazine and depot of arms in Arkansas 1836, May 5 ... 411
679. Recommending an increase of the force under General Gaines for the defence of the western frontier of Louisiana, for the preservation of neutrality as regards Texas and Mexico, and for an adequate appropriation 1836, May 6 ... 412
680. On the number of cannon required to arm the fortifications, the number that can be supplied in a year, and on the expediency of establishing a national foundery 1836, May 9 ... 413

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683. With explanatory estimates of repairs of certain fortifications, and for arsenals, magazines, camp and garrison equipage, knapsacks, haversacks, and accoutrements 1836, May 24 ... 427
685. On the erection of depots for arms in Ohio and Tennessee 1836, May 28 ... 443
686. On the inspection, mustering, and payment of the militia and volunteers called into the service of the United States 1836, May 30 ... 444
687. On the causes of Indian hostilities in Florida, instructions to Brevet Major General T. S. Jesup for the removal of the Creek Indians, &c. 1836, June 2 ... 445
691. Causes of hostilities of the Creek and Seminole Indians in Florida, and correspondence with governors of States and agents upon that subject 1836, June 6 ... 574
693. Recommendations for an increase of officers in the quartermaster general's and ordnance departments, and an increase of the rank and file of the army 1836, June 12 ... 784
695. Explanatory estimates of expenses of militia and volunteers for suppressing Indian hostilities in Florida, and instructions to Governor R. K. Call 1836, June 18 ... 788
697. Statement of the manner in which the topographical engineers and the officers under them are employed 1836, June 24 ... 795
698. Annual statement of the arms made and expenses incurred at the national armories in 1836 1836, July 2 ... 804
699. Annual report showing the condition of the War Department in 1836 1836, Dec. 6 ... 806
700. Statement of the number of officers and soldiers of the organized militia and volunteers of the several States and Territories, their entry and continuance in the service of the United States during the war of 1812--'15, and when they were regularly discharged, &c 1836, Dec. 13 ... 927
701. Showing the number and cost of fortifications, arsenals, and armories completed and in progress 1836, Dec. 14 ... 963
702. Explanatory estimate and recommendation for an appropriation for the suppression of Indian hostilities 1836, Dec. 21 ... 965
706. With explanatory estimates for fortifications for the year 1837 1836, Dec. 28 ... 983
714. On the necessity for an improved organization of the quartermaster general's department 1837, Jan. 20 ... 989
716. On the operations of the army in Florida under Governor R. K. Call, and instructions to Major General Jesup to assume the command 1837, Jan. 23 ... 992
719. Transmitting the Army Register for 1837 1837, Jan. 26 ... 1004
720. Transmitting additional estimates for the service of the ordnance department during the year 1837 1837, Jan. 28 ... 1024
721. Orders authorizing calls for volunteers and militia from several States and Territories to suppress the hostilities of the Creek and Seminole Indians in Florida, &c.; the numbers from each State, &c.; the whole number of regulars and periods for which they were paid 1837, Feb. 8 ... 1026
722. Transmitting the annual returns of the militia for the year 1836 1837, Feb. 8 ... 1070
725. Transmitting explanatory estimates for the suppression of Indian hostilities in Florida in 1837 1837, Feb. 14 ... 1080

REPORT FROM THE COMMISSARY GENERAL OF SUBSISTENCE.

694. Recommending an increase of the number and rank of officers in the commissary department 1836, June 17 ... 787

REPORTS OF THE CHIEF ENGINEER OF THE ARMY.

650. With statements of the fortifications, their garrisons, steam batteries, 'c., necessary for the defence of the coast of the United States, their cost, 'c 1836, Feb. 25 ... 112
703. Explanatory estimates for rivers and harbors, for the Military Academy, for fortifications, and for certain roads, during the year 1837 1836, Dec. 21 ... 966

LETTERS OF THE COLONEL OF ORDNANCE.

652. With explanatory estimates for fortifications, arsenals, and armories, and for the armament of fortifications 1836, Feb. 27 ... 121
667. With explanatory estimates for supplying the arsenals with indispensable accoutrements and stores during the year 1836 1836, Mar. 21 ... 185

LETTER FROM THE PAYMASTER GENERAL.

704. With explanatory estimates for the support of the army, 'c., for the year 1837 1836, Dec. 21 ... 968

RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORIALS OF STATE LEGISLATURES.

644. Resolution of the legislature of Indiana on the subject of compensation to Unitéd States rangers for horses lost in the service of the United States 1836, Feb. 15 ... 94
668. Resolution of the legislature of Mississippi for the establishment of an arsenal or military depot in that State 1836, Mar. 23 ... 185
673. Memorial of the legislature of Maine for liberal appropriations by Congress for the defences of the country 1836, April 22 ... 404

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676. Resolution of the legislature of Massachusetts in relation to the fortifications in Boston harbor 1836, April 25 ... 410
692. Resolution of the legislature of Rhode Island for the completion of the fortifications on Narraganset bay 1836, June 6 ... 783
707. Resolution of the legislature of Connecticut claiming a balance due for military services of the militia of that State during the war of 1812--'15 1836, Dec. 30 ... 984
710. Resolution of the legislature of Kentucky for the payment of the militia of that State called out by General Gaines 1837, Jan. 3 ... 986
711. Memorial of the legislature of Tennessee, that the volunteers of that State be paid for equipping themselves for service to the United States. 1837, Jan. 9 ... 986
715. Memorial of the legislature of Alabama, that the pay of the militia when in the United States service be increased 1837, Jan. 21 ... 991
717. Memorial of the legislature of Wisconsin, that arms and ammunition be furnished that Territory for defence against the Indians 1837, Jan. 23 ... 1003
718. Memorial of the legislature of Alabama, that the pay and allowances of volunteers and militia when in the service of the United States may be increased 1837, Jan. 23 ... 1003

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES OF THE SENATE. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS.

619. On the claims of the heirs of General William Eaton, on account of his services on the Barbary coast against Tripoli in 1805 1836, Jan. 12 ... 1
637. On claim for services of the companies of Captains Crawford and Wallis, of the State of Missouri, against the Indians in 1832 1836, Feb. 8 ... 55
646. On the expediency of establishing an armory in the west 1836, Feb. 19 ... 97
657. On the expediency of providing for the appointment of chaplains for the army 1836, Mar. 3 ... 147
712. On the purchase of the patent right of John H. Hall to his rifle 1837, Jan. 14 ... 987
729 On the claim of Lieutenant T. L. Alexander, aide--de--camp to General Atkinson, for pay 1837, Feb. 24 ... 1085
730. On the expediency of purchasing the patent right of a pack--saddle invented by Hezekiah L. Thistle 1837, Feb. 25 ... 1088

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS.

655. On the application of John L. Elbert, an officer of the army, for the payment for a horse ordered to be killed on account of a contagious disease 1836, Mar. 2 ... 147
723. On claims of the Tennessee volunteers who were called into service, but were either rejected, or received and immediately discharged, for compensation for the expenses and losses incurred by them in 1836 1837, Feb. 8 ... 1075
724. On the claims of three companies of Indiana militia called into service by an Indian agent 1837, Feb. 8 ... 1078
726. On a claim of the officers of a brigade of Florida militia on account of their exceeding in number what the laws allow 1837, Feb. 14 ... 1082
727. On the claim of a battalion of Alabama volunteers called out to guard against Indian hostilities 1837, Feb. 22 ... 1083

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON ROADS AND CANALS.

709. Stating the amount of appropriations necessary to complete certain military roads 1837, Jan. 2 ... 985

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS.

620. On making provision for the erection of fortifications proposed by the Secretary of War for the protection of harbors on the sea--coast 1836, Jan. 12 ... 3
621. On an increase of the number of officers and a reorganization of the corps of topographical engineers of the army 1836, Jan. 12 ... 3
622. On claim of John E. Wool, inspector general of the army, for an allowance of double rations 1836, Jan. 13 ... 10
631. On the claim of Brevet Major General Alexander Macomb for pay and emoluments corresponding with his rank 1836, Feb. 4 ... 29
632. On the justification of a paymaster advancing funds on the order of his commanding officer 1836, Jan. 30 ... 31
633. On the memorial of Doctors Findley and Deas in relation to liabilities of the United States for a contract made by an officer of the army with citizen surgeons to attend troops 1836, Feb. 4 ... 32
634. On claim of William Christy for voluntary military services during the war of 1812 1836, Feb. 4 ... 32
639. On claim of officers of the army for additional pay and emoluments while doing duty in the military bureaus at Washington 1836, Feb. 10 ... 81
641. On claim of Wm. S. Colquhoun for additional pay as assistant commissary of subsistence 1836, Feb. 12 ... 92

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647. On the expediency of establishing an arsenal of construction in North Carolina, 'c 1836, Feb. 24 ... 98
648. On a proposition to purchase the patent right of W. H. Bell for an invention for pointing heavy artillery 1836, Feb. 24 ... 103
649. On a proposition to purchase the patent right of John H. Hall for making rifles, 'c 1836, Feb. 24 ... 104
658. On claim of Wm. H. Bell, for additional pay and double rations for duty as assistant engineer on the Delaware breakwater 1836, Mar. 3 ... 148
659. On the establishment of a line of posts and military roads for the defence of the western frontier against the Indians 1836, Mar. 3 ... 149
660. On application of officers of the national armories for an increase of compensation 1836, Mar. 3 ... 155
663. On the expediency of establishing an arsenal of construction at Charleston, South Carolina 1836, Mar. 21 ... 173
664. On a claim of Major Trueman Cross, for the pay of quartermaster general while performing the duties of said office 1836, Mar. 21 ... 174
665. On the expediency of making the pay of military storekeepers at the arsenals of construction the same as that allowed to storekeepers at the armories 1836, Mar. 21 ... 178
666. On the expediency of removing the troops from Fort Gibson to the western boundary of Arkansas 1836, Mar. 21 ... 181
677. On the claim of Major Jas. H. Hook for the pay and emoluments of a brevet major while acting as commissary of subsistence 1836, Apr. 27 ... 411
681. On the expediency of establishing a national foundery in the District of Columbia, with a description of the Columbian foundery therein 1836, May 12 ... 414
688. On claim of General Daniel Parker for double rations, fuel, and quarters, as adjutant and inspector general, and as paymaster general of the army, and for three months' extra pay as disbanded officer 1836, June 2 ... 447
696. Explanatory estimates of increase of expense corresponding with a certain increase of the army, &c 1836, June 23 ... 791
705. On the expediency of erecting a monument to the memory of General David Wooster 1836, Dec. 23 ... 983

FROM THE COMMITTEE OF CLAIMS.

662. On claim of Roswell Lee for extra pay for inspecting arms made by contract 1836, Mar. 21 ... 169

MEMORIALS AND PETITIONS.

629. Of citizens of East Florida for the protection of the government against the hostilities of the Indians 1836, Feb. 2, ... 23
672. Petition of John Baptiste James for compensation for services against Kaskaskia and Vincennes in 1778 1836, Apr. 11 ... 404
708. Memorial of citizens of Essex and Clinton counties, New York, for the construction of a military road from Plattsburg to Whitehall, in that State 1836, Dec. 30 ... 984
713. Memorial of certain non--commissioned officers of the army that persons of their grade be promoted for faithful and meritorious services. 1837, Jan. 16 ... 988
728. Memorial of Benjamin King, assistant surgeon of the army, for additional pay 1837, Feb. 22 ... 1084

MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS

627. Proceedings of a meeting of citizens of St. Augustine, Florida, in relation to the hostility of the Indians, and military operations against them in 1836 1836, Jan. 27 ... 19
651. Letter of Lieutenant J. S. Gallagher on the want of moral and religious instruction in the army 1836, Feb. 25 ... 119
669. Letter of Major J. Cross on the reorganization of the quartermaster general's department, with the addition of rank as field officers 1836, Mar. 29 ... 186
675. Letter of Major Thomas F. Hunt, in relation to indemnity for the several States for advances made for the suppression of Indian hostilities in Florida 1836, Apr. 24 ... 406

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