George Washington

236 documents

Presidential Response to Congressional Address
12/12/1795 Printed Document
Presidential response to address by Congress regarding peace with Indians and treaties with Spain and Algiers. Noted God was to thank for all the happiness enjoyed in America.
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Presidential Response
12/17/1795 Printed Document
Concurred with House on state of national happiness and peace due to Divine Providence. Glad that his recommendations were accepted for analysis
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Peace Between Creek and Chickasaw Nation
09/18/1795 Printed Document
Pleased with summary of dispatches from Gov. Blount rather than having to read complete transcripts, believed this method should be employed in the future. Glad to hear of proposed peace b/w Creeks …
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Message to the Senate and the House of Representatives
01/29/1795 Document Signed
Cover letter for letter from Secretary of War and an extract of memo from J. Seagrove. Both documents pertain to Indian Affairs. The letter itself deals with getting Indians to comply with the Treaty …
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}
[Untitled]
09/28/1795 Cited letter or document
Letter, Citation only.
Citations
[The Creeks] Appointment of Commisioners
06/24/1795 Printed Document
Pacific disposition of Creeks led Washington to accede to the request of the State of Georgia to hold treaty on land rights. Treaty will be guided by the agreements made in the Treaty of New York, …
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[Instrument of Ratification: Treaty with the Cherokee Nation]
01/21/1795 Printed Document
Outlines treaty agreement b/w Cherokee Nation and U.S. and gives Presidential seal of approval.
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Washington's Speech to the Indians on How to Honor the Treaty of Greeneville
11/29/1796 Document
Address to the [Northwest] Indian Confederacy comprised of the Wyandot, Delaware, Shawnee, Kickapoo, Wea, Ottawa, Chippewa, Putawatomie, Miami, Kaskaskia, Piankeshaw & Eel River tribes. Endeavors to …
Jonathan Cass Papers
Three related drafts on the Revolutionary War
12/30/1796 Draft Letter
Discusses published forged documents; alludes to the Revolutionary War and slaves.
James McHenry Papers
Those Crazy Reports
07/18/1796 Autograph Letter Signed
Washington is puzzled by the propagation of a false report that he would be in Philadelphia for the 4th of July which of course was contrdicted by his non-appearance. He wonders whether this crazy …
V.F. Vertical File A.K. Peter Keyser.
Suspension of the Frigate Construction Program
03/15/1796 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
Since peace has been achieved between the United States and the Regency of Algiers, the President is authorized to suspend the program for the building of frigates. Since this is such a momentous step …
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Service to U.S.
12/12/1796 Printed Document
Glad that the Senate concurs with Washington's views on the developments of the U.S. and the progress of the nation. Thanks the government for allowing him to serve. Peaceful transfer of power.
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Requests Information from Mr. Ross; Requests Care in Sending Information
06/04/1796 Autograph Letter
Requests return of item enclosed as soon as Mr. Ross has read it. Outlines proper procedures to close envelope to protect contents.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Reports Abrupt Departure of Mr. Dandridge
08/01/1796 Autograph, Contemporaneous or Certified Copy, Signed
Reports sudden departure of Mr. Dandridge, based on unworthy motives, although he considers him a character of integrity.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Presidential Reply on Peace Sought with France
12/16/1796 Printed Document
Grateful for his ability to serve and the approval of Congress for his service. Pledged to preserve peace b/w U.S. and French republic.
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Preparation for Speech to Congress
10/19/1796 Letter
Washington refrains from commenting on the enclosure McHenry sent until he can do so in person. He also reminds McHenry that he wants a list of things to mention to Congress in his speech at the …
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Outlines Appropriate Action in regard to Charges by Brigadier Wilkinson against General Wayne
07/01/1796 Autograph Letter Signed
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 …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
McHenry's Nomination as Secretary of War
01/20/1796 Autograph Letter Signed
Washington nominates McHenry to the position of Secretary of War and urges a prompt acceptance because the War Department suffers for the want of a head.
V.F. Vertical File A.K. Peter Keyser.
Letter to the Secretary of War
10/19/1796 Document
Concerns a speech of Washington's before the U. S. Congress
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Land Acquisition and Negotiations Between Georgia Commissioners and Creek Chiefs
07/22/1796 Autograph Letter Signed
Treaty between Commissioners from Georgia and Creek Indians did not end favorably. Western territories to be under U.S. possession shortly.
Frederick Chase Collection
Illegible Document
08/17/1796 Autograph Letter Signed
This letter in Washington's hand is largely illegible.
Washington MSS
Halting Construction of Frigates
03/15/1796 Printed Document
Mentioned "An act to provide a naval armament," and upon peace with Algiers all construction should cease. He requested Congressional opinion on halting construction due to the effect it would have …
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Extract Regarding Artillery
1796 Autograph Letter Signed
Suggests submitting an extract from Chapin's letter regarding movement to the British side of Niagara to Fenno's paper for inclusion, provided that the information is authentic
Dreer Collection
Dispute between Wilkinson and Wayne
07/01/1796 Autograph Letter Signed
Discussed methods of addressing charges brought against Gen. Wayne by Wilkinson, how to proceed with a formal court process.
Frederick Chase Collection
Delayed Construction of Frigate for Dey of Algiers
07/13/1796 Printed Document
Very surprised no step has been taken to fix delay in fulfilling Dey of Algiers request for frigate. Detailed argument for why delay is unacceptable.
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