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• Report of Indian Expedition, Including Battles and Sedition January 1, 1791 Author: Lieut. Denny Recipient: Henry Knox Summary: Suggests drawing upon reports of Captain Ferguson and Doctor Carmichael while waiting for official accounts from Harmar. Describes Indian attacks and different campaigns, often conflicting under different leaders and with discouraged militia members. Discusses provisions and inadequate clothing. Lists plunder of Indian towns for the quartermaster. Refers to leaving wounded on the field while the...
• Letter Citation January 2, 1791 Author: Henry Knox Recipient: Henry Jackson Summary: Cited in Jackson to Knox, 01/16/1791.
• Knox recommends Ogden to Lear January 3, 1791 Author: Henry Knox Recipient: Tobias Lear Summary: Letter, discusses appointment of attorneyship of New Jersey.
• Lear inquires of Ogden to Knox January 3, 1791 Author: Tobias Lear Recipient: Henry Knox Summary: Letter, asks for info re appointment of attorneyship of New Jersey.
• Letter Citation January 3, 1791 Author: Beverley Randolph Recipient: Henry Knox Summary: Cited in Knox to Randolph, 01/24/1791.
• Recommendation from Chiefs of the Stockbridge Tribe. January 3, 1791 Author: Stockbridge Tribal Chiefs Recipient: [not available] Summary: The Chiefs of the Stockbridge tribe of Indians seek relief from the State of New York.
• Examination of Account January 4, 1791 Author: Joseph Howell Recipient: John Lawrence Summary: Informs John Lawrence that he has not yet had the time to examine the account of Mr. Smith for depreciation of pay, but that he will soon endeavor to do so.
• Verification of Payment January 4, 1791 Author: Samuel Hodgdon Recipient: Mr. Burnsides Summary: Certificate of payment due doctor paid by Colonel Walker. Record taken verbatim from memorandum book.
• Letter to the Commissioner of Army Accounts January 4, 1791 Author: John Lawrence Recipient: Joseph Howell Summary: Requests that the Commissioner of Army Accounts examine the account of Mr. Smith for depreciation of pay.
• Tracey asks Jackson for recommendation to Knox January 4, 1791 Author: John Tracey Recipient: Henry Jackson Summary: Letter, asks for recommendation to appointment; mentions Revolutionary war.