Papers of the War Department: 1784-1800

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Date	Title	Author	Recipient	Summary
July 7, 1791	Regrets Resignation of Brigadier General Josiah Harmar	Henry Knox	Arthur St. Clair	Expresses regret at resignation of Brigadier General Harmar, as he esteems him as a good officer.
November 25, 1787	Arthur St. Clair's appointment to government of Western Territory and Josiah Harmar's promotion to brevet Brigadier General	Josiah Harmar	Arthur St. Clair	Harmar congratulates Arthur St. Clair for his appointment to the government of the Western Territory [northwest of the Ohio River]. Reports that Congress has honored Harmar with brevet commission to Brigadier General, and thanks St. Clair for is friendship and influence upon the occasion. Mrs. Harmar sends compliments. Major Duncan left for the Falls.
July 30, 1787	Requests Appointment of Josiah Harmar as Brigadier General	Henry Knox	Arthur St. Clair	Presents case before Congress for Lieut. Col. Josiah Harmar, the commanding officer for troops on the Ohio. Has had honorable conduct for the past 3 years with great discipline and economy. Explains his expenses and that recent orders will require more money. Fears contention among ranks of militia. Suggests he be awarded the rank of Brigadier General. Explains pay scale of different officers....
April 25, 1795	Deceased Soldiers to whom Balances Appear to be Due	William Simmons	Timothy Pickering	It appears that John Lalor, late a Sergeant in the First Regiment under the command of Brigadier General Harmar, has administered the estates of several deceased soldiers to whom balances appear to be due. This is shown also on the enclosed list extracted from the account of balances due the same Regiment.
September 24, 1791	Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document, Major General Richard Butler to Arthur St. Clair	Major General Richard Butler	Arthur St. Clair	This is the letter from Butler accompanying the transcipt of the proceedings of the Court of Inquiry into the military performance of General Harmar. Without any evidence being provided by members of the Kentucky militia, the proceedings are closed and the transcript presented to General St. Clair.
August 8, 1793	Governor of Georgia holds a council of war with his generals	Governor Edward Telfair	[not available]	This document records the issues presented by the Governor to the council of war for advice on forming the military expedition against the Creek Indians.
September 11, 1799	Explains Creation of Brigade and Brigadier General with Pennsylvania Volunteer Troops	James McHenry	Lt. Col. J. C. Hall	Refers to transition of rank from the old army to the provisional army and General Habersham's appointment as Brigadier General. Reports that Pennsylvania has supplied more troops under the name of volunteers than any other state, creating a brigade and necessitating the need for a brigadier general.
March 11, 1799	Announces Presidential Commission as Brigadier General	James McHenry	General William MacPherson	Announces his appointment by the President as Brigadier General of the provincial army. Requests his oath of affirmation.
November 4, 1790	Return of the killed and wounded upon the expedition against the Miami towns, under the command of Brigadier General Harmar.	Josiah Harmar	[not available]	Return of the killed and wounded upon the expedition against the Miami towns, under the command of Brigadier General Harmar. Federal troops killed: 75; militia; 108. Total wounded: 31. Killed included Major Wyllys, Lieutenant Frothingham, Major Fontaine, Captain Thorp, Captain, Scott, Captain McMurtry, Lieutenant Clark, Lieutenant Worley, Ensign Arnold.
September 22, 1791	Winslow Warren to Arthur St. Clair	Winslow Warren	Arthur St. Clair	The Court of Inquiry finds no fault in Gen. Harmar's actions during his recent campaign against the Indians.
April 12, 1792	Knox informs Brooks of promotion	Henry Knox	General John Brooks	Letter, advises re appointment to Brigadier General.
January 4, 1792	Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document, Henry Knox to Josiah Harmar	Henry Knox	Josiah Harmar	Knox accepts, upon behalf of the president, the resignation of General Harmar but assures the general that the president regrets the loss of his service to the public.
April 14, 1786	Brigadier General McIntosh's account	John Pierce	John Wereat	Discusses the details of the settlement of a Brigadier General McIntosh's account (for Revolutionary War service)
June 12, 1789	Knox reports the commercial traffic on the Ohio River from 1786 to 1789	Henry Knox	George Washington	Knox relays a report from Harmar that details the numbers of "boats, souls, horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, and wagons" that passed down the Ohio River from 10 October 1786 to 8 May 1789. Total number of slaves accounted for by this report is 18,761.
April 12, 1792	Knox informs Willett of promotion	Henry Knox	Colonel Marinus Willett	Letter, advises re appointment to Brigadier General.
September 22, 1791	Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document, Arthur St. Clair to Winslow Warren	Arthur St. Clair	Winslow Warren	The Court of Inquiry finds no fault in Gen. Harmar's actions during his recent campaign against the Indians.
November 19, 1790	Expression of displeasure with Brigadier General Harmar's performance	George Washington	Henry Knox	Washington expresses extreme displeasure with Harmar's expedition against the Wabash Indians. Notes that he expected little from the moment he heard Harmar was a drunkard. He expected less when he heard that the people of the Western country had no confidence in him and gave up all hope of success when there were disputes with Harmar about command. The information is from report only, but the...
March 1, 1793	Appointment of Thomas Posey as Brigadier General	Henry Knox	Brigadier General Thomas Posey	President of United States, with advice and consent of senate, has appointed Posey a Brigadier General in the Army of United States. Asks to signify acceptance. Encloses pay, rations, and emoluments.
October 9, 1790	Assembly of Troops under General Harmar	Arthur St. Clair	Henry Knox	Troops and supplies prepared for expedition, reinforcements called, details of march west by troops under direction of General Harmar.
September 15, 1791	Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document, Arthur St. Clair to Major General Richard Butler	Arthur St. Clair	Major General Richard Butler	St. Clair's letter in which he describes the requirements for the Court of Inquiry's investigation into General Harmar's military performance during the recent campaign against the Miami Indians.
January 16, 1786	Brigadier General Smallwood's Account	John Pierce	Board of Commissioners	Discusses a recommendation concerning certain charges to the account of Brigadier General Smallwood arising during service in the Revolutionary War
April 21, 1792	Appointment as Brigadier General; Requests Utmost Harmony among Superior Officers	Henry Knox	Major General James Wilkinson	Refers to business and communication with the President. Reports that money in Mr. Swan's hand is for payment for the sloops on the Ohio River. Transmits Wilkinson's appointment as Brigadier General, and hopes for the best in the new office. States the utmost importance in maintaining harmony among the superior officers.
July 1, 1796	Outlines Appropriate Action in regard to Charges by Brigadier Wilkinson against General Wayne	George Washington	James McHenry	Reports tranquility with the Indians. Requests review of charges against General Wayne by Brigadier Wilkinson by the heads of departments as a measure of justice for the public. Questions appropriate court before which to bring the Commander, and requests that General Wayne be given a copy of all charges against him.
September 10, 1799	Encloses Letters from the Quartermaster General and Brig. Gen. Wilkinson	James McHenry	John Adams	Encloses letter from the Quartermaster General and from Brigadier General Wilkinson.
December 14, 1790	Knox forwards reports from Harmar Expedition	Henry Knox	George Washington	Knox encloses reports from Lieutenant Ebenezer Denny, Governor St. Clair, and Brigadier General Harmar about the recent expedition, with a list of killed and wounded. References a separate expedition of federal troops under Majors Whitely and Hamtramck. Hamtrack destroyed Indian towns on the Wabash without opposition. Speaks highly of Lieutenant Denny.