George Washington

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Washington's View on De Witt's Discharge
11/17/1783 Autograph Letter Signed
General Washington states that he does not think himself at liberty to grant De Witt's discharge as long as Congress has needs of his services. Advises De Witt to apply to Congress to determine if …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Washington describes events at the Continental Congress
05/31/1787 Autograph Letter Signed
Washington sends greetings to Knox and inquires of the health of his daughter Lucy. He describes that he has been elected chair during the session of the Continental Congress.
William Loughton Smith Papers
Major Gibbon and brevett promotion
08/01/1788 Letterbook Copy
Regarding Brevett promotion announced to the army in the words of resolve of congress, can discover nothing on the subject. Notes that the resignation of commission in the line should not necessarily …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
[Untitled]
10/05/1788 Cited letter or document
Letter, Citation only Cited in Knox to St. Clair, 12/18/1789.
Citations
Treaty at Fort Harmar
10/22/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
In pursuance of order of Congress, treaties between United States and several nations of Indians have been negotiated and signed. Washington lays before the Senate for their consideration and advice, …
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Proclamation of the Treaty of Fort Harmar
09/29/1789 Copy of document
Washington's offcial proclamation of the Treay of Fort Harmar with the Chiefs and Warriors of the Wyandot, Delaware, Ottawa, Chippawa, Pattiwatima, and Sac Nations.
Peter Force, Series 9. William A. Atlee, Mm 78011312.
Proclamation by President: Treaty of Fort Harmar
09/29/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
By virtue of powers given by United States Congress assembled to Arthur St. Clair, Governor of territory north west of Ohio River, and commissioner plenipotentiary for treating with Indian nations in …
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Presented before Congress, the Treaty of Fort Harmar
05/25/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Treaties between United States and several nations [Six Nations, Wyandots, and others] of Indians have been negotiated and signed. Washington lays these treaties before congress for consideration and …
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Instrument of Ratification: Treaty of Fort Harmar.
09/29/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Treaty between United States and Wyandot, Delaware, Ottawa, Chippawa, Pattawattima, and Sac Nations at Fort Harmar by Arthur St. Clair Governor of Territory North west of Ohio River. Ratification took …
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Instructions to the Commissioners for Treating with the Souther Indians
08/29/1789 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
Instructions to Lincoln, Griffin, and Humphreys, Commissioners for negotiating treaties of peace with the Indian tribes and nations south of the Ohio River. The various objects of the mission are …
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COPY: Appointment of Lincoln, Griffin, and Humphreys
08/29/1789 Copy of Signed Document
Appointment of commissioners for negotiating peace with foreign nations.
Benjamin Lincoln Papers
Circular of President Washington to President Mifflin, 1789 regarding manner of administering oaths
06/08/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
As congress have not yet established any departments through which communications can be officially made from the general government to the executives of the several states, Washington transmits copy …
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Act of Congress Calling for Militia Defense of the Western Territory
10/06/1789 Letter Signed
Extract of a letter from George Washington to Arthur St. Clair, Governor of the Territory of the United States northwest of Ohio, and Superintendent of Indian Affairs for the Northwestern District. …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
[Untitled]
10/05/1789 Cited letter or document
Cited in Knox to St. Clair, 12/19/1789.
Citations
The reply of the President of the United States to the speech of the Cornplanter, Half-Town, and Great-Tree, Chiefs and Councillors of the Seneca nation of Indians.
12/29/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Asks that his speech be kept in remembrance of the friendship of the United States. Asks that the miseries of the late war be forgotten. Acknowledges difficulties with sales of land; notes that …
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The President to Piamingo and Chickasaw Nation
12/30/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Notes that Major Doughty was sent to brighten the chain of friendship with United States and to assure of firm adherence to Treaty of Hopewell. United States does not want any Chickasaw lands. Mr. …
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Speech of President Washington to House and Senate
01/08/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
In an address to Congress George Washington discusses the importance of common defense and need to be prepared for war; mentions dashed hopes for peace with certain tribes of Indians; mentions that it …
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Restraining Indian Hostilities, Etc.
08/13/1790 Printed transcription/modern copy of letter
The President informs Knox of his intention to go to Mount Vernon as soon as public business will permit. Therefore, the President directs the Secretary of War to forward all business that requires …
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Request for Information on the Harmar Expedition
11/02/1790 Autograph Letter Signed
There's been no news regarding Brigadier General Harmar's expedition against the Wabash Indians; the President requests the most recent information regarding the expedition.
Frederick M. Dearborn Collection
Reply to Speech of Congress
01/14/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Expression of thanks for address from Congress. Relying on the continuance of Congress' exertions for the public good, anticipates salutary effects of prudent and upright counsels.
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Reply of President Washington to Congress
12/13/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Washington acknowledges the sentiments of Congress in their address. Looks forward to happiest consequences from deliberations during present session.
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Reply of President Washington to Congress
12/13/1790 Printed Document
Expresses thanks for the assurances of favorable attention to the subjects he has recommended.
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Reply of President Washington to Congress
01/14/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Receives with pleasure, the assurances of Congress. Expresses confidence that Congressional deliberations will be directed by enlightened and virtuous zeal for the happiness of our country.
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Proclamation by the President regarding treaties made at Hopewell, on the Keowee River between United States and Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations of Indians
08/26/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Washington states that it is particularly necessary to warn the citizens of the United States against a violation of treaties made at Hopewell on Keowee River in 1786; and to "enforce an act to …
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Misgivings Regarding the Announcement of Troop Movements
11/04/1790 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
Washington expresses misgivings about Governor St. Clair announcing troop movements to the British garrison at Detroit prior to execution, "since the Indians through that channel might receive such …
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