Arthur St. Clair
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Regarding Resolution of Congress Requiring Officers to Pay Balances ofPpublic Monies in their Hands
03/19/1787 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentRefers to resolution of Congress requiring all officers who have public monies in their hands to pay up balances or the Comptroller will proceed against them for recovery. St. Clair admits that he can …
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On general measures to preserve the peace between the states
09/28/1787 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentGovernor Clinton is well disposed to concur in any general measure that may preserve peace of the two states, but perceives no danger from most of the persons mentioned in papers, particularly Ar. …
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Instructions to Governors of the Northwest Territory
10/26/1787 Copy of documentInstructions to Governor to pursue treaty with Indians in Northern territory if tribes are perceived as hostile. Peace primary objective, but acquisition of Indian lands was encouraged.
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Speech to the Chiefs of Wyandots
07/13/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentA Black Cloud has arisen in the North and has darkened prospects of completing good work. It may blow over. Refers to speech sent to Chiefs at Tawa and mouth of Detroit River. Asks for assistance in …
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Speech to Chiefs of Nations Assembled at Tawa River and Mouth of Detroit River
07/13/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentIn a speech to Chiefs of Nations assembled at Tawa River and Mouth of Detroit River, St. Clair expresses impatience to hear of chiefs arrival. Expresses displeasure that instances of unprovoked …
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Report on treaty efforts
11/04/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentDiscusses a letter from Joseph Brant, who had been at the Miami River waiting on the Western Indians for the purpose of holding a council.
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Report on treaty efforts
10/07/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentSt. Clair suggests that those who gathered at the mouth of the Detroit River have probably dispersed, owing to a lack of supplies.
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Report on the state of Indian affairs
09/02/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentSt. Clair expresses anxiousness over the state of Indian affairs. Delawares appear to be friendly. Expects information on the Six Nations soon. Discusses preparations by Pennsylvania and Virginia to …
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Regarding provisions for Indians and attack by party of Indians
07/13/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentReports on attack by party of Indians. St. Clair notes that it cannot be determined whether this was a wanton act or deliberately committed to embarrass the Councils and obstruct a general peace. …
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Regarding intelligence on Indian affairs in Northwest Territory
03/14/1788 Printed transcription/modern copy of letterLetter, describes preparations for Indian treaty; discusses Indian disposition for war; mentions intelligence report. If a general Indian war is to be avoided, some accommodation with these people …
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Regarding Indian Disposition to Treat with United States
01/27/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentDiscusses Indian disposition to treat with United States. Mentions white aggression and Indian aggression, blamed both parties for problems. Describes British influence on the frontiers. Describes …
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Party of Chippewas in close confinement
07/22/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentFollowing the violence at the falls of Muskingum, party of Chippewas returned and were taken into custody under suspicion of ill intentions. Had a soldier's cartridge box in their possession.
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On the calling up of Virginia Militia
11/13/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentNotes that it has been a long time since Virginia called up one thousand militia. Inquires as to whether this is practicable.
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Militia Northwest of the Ohio
11/28/1788Laws to establish militia northwest of the Ohio River.
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Meeting with the Indians Delayed
06/23/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentThe meeting of the Indians delayed. Probably will assemble next month. Indians got to Sandusky prepared for war, but stopped and turned back. This a favorable omen. Requests fresh instructions.
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Letters to Governor of Virginia and President of Pennsylvania requesting that they prepare militias
09/02/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentSt. Clair has written to Governor of Virginia and President of Pennsylvania requesting that they give orders to their Lieutenants in the frontier counties to have their proportions of militia required …
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Indian intelligence report, council at Miami and role played by Joseph Brant
10/26/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentDiscusses council at Miami and the role of Brant in these discussions. Brant seems to have recommended peace, which is a matter of dissatisfaction for the western Indians. A surveyor named John Filson …
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Indian business is unfavorable, but holds out hope for peace
07/16/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentReports that business has an unfavorable aspect, but is still hopeful for peace. Will not spend money allocated by congress unless objects in view can be obtained. West line will not be agreed upon …
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ENCLOSED: Outcome of Treaty Negotiations with Indians
05/02/1788 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter, describes treaty negotiations with Indians. No changes to boundary.
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Deteriorating Relations with the Western Indians
07/05/1788 Printed or published letterSt. Clair informs Knox that he is proceeding with plans for a meeting with the Six Nations, although with diminished expectations that such a meeting will be successful given the Indians' anger at the …
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Current state of uncertainty and the Six Nations meeting at the council at Detroit
08/17/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentReports that matters are in a state of uncertainty and will not clear up until the Six Nations meet at the council at Detroit. Mentions that if matters take an unfavorable turn, the consequences will …
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Correspondence with Six Nations and Cornplanter
12/03/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentDiscusses the sending and receiving of correspondence with Six Nations of Indians. Cornplanter reports that he is on his way and asks for patience. Discusses the activities of Joseph Brant. The …
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Attack on Party at Falls of Muskingum
07/15/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentRegarding attack on party at falls of Muskingum, two killed, two wounded. One Indian killed. States that the affair has been exaggerated in common report and fears effect on the settlements. Prospects …
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Arrival of Senecas; preemptive attack; on the efficiency of a general Indian confederacy
09/14/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentGeneral Butler arrived with 51 Senecas, including Cornplanter and Halftown. Six Nations desires peace. Discusses application made, in conjunction with Guysatha, for release of Chipewa prisoners. …
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Arrival of Five Nations, Senecas, Wyandots, Delawares, Ottawas, Chippewas, Pottawatamies, Sacs
12/13/1788 Printed DocumentPrevious night, the Five Nations, Senecas, Wyandots, Delawares, Ottawas, Chippewas, Pottawatamies, Sacs arrived. Brant with the Mohawks turned back upon receiving St. Clair's message. Brant did …
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