Charles Thomson
55 documents

Notice of deadline for Veterans' claims sent to President of New Hampshire
11/14/1785 Autograph Letter SignedCharles Thomson, Secretary of Congress, forwarded the resolution of Congress that established the deadline for veterans' claims for compensation to the President of New Hampshire, John Langdon.
Presidents Letters to John Langdon, June-Dec., 1785
Letter from Congress to the Governor of Rhode Island
06/09/1785 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses Invalid pensions; alludes to Revolutionary War; mentions state governments.
Letters to Geovernor (L1).
Letter from Congress to the Governor of Rhode Island
05/31/1785 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses pay due to veterans of the Revolutionary War.
Letters to Geovernor (L1).
Act of Congress for Relief of Revolutionary War Veterans
06/09/1785 Autograph Letter SignedCharles Thomson, Secretary of Congress, forwards notification of an act of Congress to John Langdon, President of New Hampshire. This Congressional resolution provides for the relief of disabled …
Presidents Letters to John Langdon, June-Dec., 1785
[Instructions to Indian Commissioners.]
06/15/1785 Autograph Letter SignedOutlines method of pursuing a cession of lands by the Indians.
Arthur Lee Papers
Resolution of Congress to Secretary at War
06/30/1786 Document SignedResolution to protect inhabitants north of the Ohio river. Orders Commanding Officer to detach two companies of troops to the rapids of Ohio River to protect against and prevent Indian attacks.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
Resolution of Congress
06/30/1786 Printed DocumentResolution to protect citizens of Virginia against Indian attacks. Orders to dispatch two companies of militia to assist the federal military north of the Ohio.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
Request for Commission and Cannon
05/29/1786 Autograph Letter SignedRequest for commission of William Dearing. Request repair of cannons.
Executive Papers of John Langdon - January to May, 1786, NHR & a Early Documents
Provision for Disabled Soldiers
02/28/1786 Letter SignedRequests information regarding action taken by New Hampshire on Congress's recommendation to make an annual provision for those officers, soldiers, and seamen disabled in the United States service in …
Presidents Letters to John Langdon, June-Dec., 1785
Letter from Congress to the Governor of Rhode Island
02/28/1786 Letter SignedDiscusses Invalid pensions; discusses state government of Rhode Island.
Letters to Geovernor (L1).
Indian Treaties Signed
04/22/1786 Letter SignedLetter to the President of New Hampshire covering copies of treaties signed by the commissioners of Congress with the Shawnee, Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Indians.
Executive Papers of Langdon Indian
Indian treaties signed
04/22/1786 Autograph Letter SignedLetter to the Governor of Virginia covering copies of treaties signed by the commissioners of Congress with the Shawnee, Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Indians.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
Increasing the Size of the Army
10/21/1786 Letter SignedLetter, encloses act that increases size of army to 2040 noncommissioned officers and privates.
George Clinton Papers A0142- No image
Enclosure of sundry letters and request of Scotosh, son of Half King of Wyandots
07/12/1786 Printed DocumentThompson transmits sundry letters. Refers to Indian Scotosh, son of Half King of Wyandots, who wishes to visit France.
Printed Versions 
Companies Ordered to Join Virginia Militia on the Ohio
07/03/1786 Letter SignedCongress' notification to the Governor of Virginia that two United States Army companies have been ordered to join the Virginia militia in operations against the Indians in the Ohio territory
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
[Circular] Increasing Troops
10/21/1786 Document SignedEnclosed Congressionally approved act for increasing the number of troops.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
Return of Soldiers from Post St. Vincennes
04/30/1787 Autograph Letter SignedCongress disbanded the soldiers currently posted at Post St. Vincennes. Thompson requested that this public act be private knowledge until the Sec. of War could make arrangements for the mens …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters- No image
Regarding Indian Affairs in the Southern Department
03/27/1787 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentThomson refers to a report from Joseph Martin, superintendent of Indian Affairs in the Southern Department, who reported great unrest among the Cherokees over the rapid encroachment of their lands by …
Printed Versions - No image
Instructions to the Governor of Territory of United States Northwest of Ohio River relative to an Indian Treaty in the Northern Department
1787 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentSt. Clair is instructed to examine temper of Indian Tribes in Northern Indian Department. If hostile, and if treaty is required, hold a general one with all the tribes, in conjunction with …
Printed Versions 
Congressional resolution regarding government of the northwest territory
07/13/1787 Contemporary Printed Copy of Letter/Document (other than PL/PD)Congressional ordinance establishing governing authority in the northwest territories.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)
Thomson provides true copy of Congressional resolution to William Knox
09/01/1788 Contemporaneous or Certified Copy (made for information of action)Congress resolves to request inquiry by the executive of North Carolina into the alleged hostilities perpetrated by John Sevier against the Cherokees. Certified true copy provided by Charles Thomson …
Henry Miller Papers
Thomson provides true copy of Congressional resolution to William Knox
08/20/1788 Contemporaneous or Certified Copy (made for information of action)Charles Thomson provides a certified true copy of the Congressional appointment of Joseph Martin to William Knox.
Henry Miller Papers
Thomson provides true copy of Congressional resolution to William Knox
08/14/1788 Contemporaneous or Certified Copy (made for information of action)Congress allocates funds to defray the costs associated with making treaty with the Southern Indians.
Henry Miller Papers
Resolution by Sec. of War
06/25/1788 Copy of Signed DocumentSecretary of War issued marching orders for troops with locations across Pennsylvania.
Captain John Pratt Collection
Enclosed Act Regarding Invalids
06/14/1788 Autograph Letter SignedFederal government to reimburse states for sums paid or will be paid to invalid pensioners, with proper documentation.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
