Arthur St. Clair

170 documents

Expedition to Frontier
07/06/1791 Autograph Letter Signed
Expedition report by General Scott submitted. Other news from post.
Arthur St. Clair Letters
Every Possible Exertion Shall be Made
09/18/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
St. Clair informs Knox of his readiness for the approaching campaign including preparations for the shelter of the troops during the winter months.
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Enclosed Duplicates of Correspondence on Land Purchase
07/21/1791 Autograph Letter Signed
Originals on boat attacked by Indians, duplicates now enclosed. Judge purchased public lands, continues to sell them despite the Proclamation issued by Congress regarding boundary line between U.S. …
Arthur St. Clair Letters
Developments on Frontier
05/01/1791 Autograph Letter Signed
Informant told St. Clair that Wyandots joined Shawnees and Delawares in alliance. Further details on military operations on frontier.
Arthur St. Clair Letters
Defer Closing the Proceedings
09/22/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
St. Clair informs Warren that, since more testimony may be offered to the court on the present day, the Court of Inquiry should defer closing the proceedings until the next day.
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Copy: Notification of Dissatisfaction with Murder
04/23/1791 Copy of Signed Document
Copy of letter sent to Corn Planter for the Seneca Nation, sent to Lord Dorchester and Lord Grenville. Govt upset with murder of friendly indians at Beaver Creek, reward offered for apprehension of …
Archive Reports 1891
COPY: Letter of Condolence Regarding Murder at Beaver Creek
04/30/1791 Copy of Signed Document
Assurances of punishment for the murder of Indians by white people, reprimands other bad Indians for "mischief".
Archive Reports 1891
Certificate of Discharge
11/22/1791 Document Signed
Certificate of discharge from the Army for William McGill
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Account of Violence During Patrol
06/23/1791 Autograph Letter Signed
Indians killed, men wounded.
Arthur St. Clair Letters
Account of an Attack and Retreat
11/01/1791 Printed or published letter
St. Clair gives details of an early morning attack on the army and militia in their camp. Overcome by the power of the enemy, the Americans retreated to Fort Jefferson. St. Clair attributes some of …
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A Warning to the Delaware Nation
03/08/1791 Letter Signed
St. Clair recounts the hostile attitude of the Shawnee and Miami Indians toward the United States. Relying on the friendship of the Delaware, St. Clair recommends Colonel Thomas Procter as emissary.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Request for Resignation or Court Martial
03/31/1792 Autograph Draft Letter Signed
St. Clair discusses his willingness to resign or face a court martial, but not a public trial. He believes that only a military tribunal is appropriate for military crimes and misconduct. If someone …
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Regarding Court of Inquiry & Resignation of General St. Clair
03/31/1792 Autograph Signed Draft
Discusses a proposed investigation of St. Clair's conduct, which cannot occur; also mentions St. Clair's prior decision to retire from the army once the inquiry had taken place, and why he has …
Joshua Humphreys Correspondence
Officer Was Never Seen Again
01/22/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
St. Clair describes to Knox an incident in which patrols were to be sent from camp before dawn to interdict hostile Indians. The adjutant was sent to the officer in charge of these patrols to ensure …
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Letter to the President of the United States
03/26/1792 Document
St Clair thanks Washington for the honor of the appointment as Commander of the Army in the last campaign. He declines any further appointment as a commander due to declining health. St. Clair wants …
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Final Decision on the Grant Point
03/07/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Governor St. Clair advises Henry Knox that he awaits word from him regarding a decision on a concern already discussed. St. Clair needs a decision so he can act on related matters that are causing him …
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Extracts of Letters of Maj. Gen. St. Clair
12/01/1792 Extract of Letter
These are true extracts from the original letters of Major General [Arthur] St. Clair on file in the War Office of the United States, December 1. 1792.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Cover Letter
02/24/1792 Autograph Letter Signed
Arthur St. Clair refers to an enclosed letter on an unnamed subject. Letter is very veiled, and one cannot guess at the reference he is alluding to.
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Strict Neutrality Toward Spain
12/07/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Responding to an alleged enterprise against Spanish settlements by General Clarke of Kentucky and by a group of Frenchmen, St. Clair proclaims a posture of strict neturality toward Spain by all those …
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Letter Citation
10/08/1793 Cited letter or document
Cited in Craig to Knox, 11/01/1793.
Citations
Compensation Request for Lost Horses
05/10/1794 Autograph Letter Signed
Arthur St. Clair requests monetary reimbursement for four horses lost during the campaign against the Miami Indians on November 4, 1791.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Commanding officer at Fort Le Boeuf
11/14/1794 Printed Document
Letter from Governor Arthur St. Clair of Northwest Territory, regarding the post which has been established at Le Boeuf by the state of Pennsylvania, which St. Clair believes is of critical …
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Protection and Peace Agreement
04/28/1795 Printed Document
Notification that employment of militia in defense of settlers has been discontinued. Pickering's letter regarding A. Wayne's peace talks with Indians was the first news St. Clair had heard on …
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Employment of Militia, Spies, and Scouts
01/01/1795 Printed Document
Extended occupation of militia in Washington County for the protection of the settlers. Letter regarding the employment of scouts and spies via order by Col. Sproat was received, it was the first …
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Report on a Suspicious Person
07/18/1796 Autograph Letter Signed
St. Clair reports on the activities of a person suspected of disloyal activities in the West.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367