George Washington
236 documents
Conference with the Several Indian Chiefs Assembled, & Washington's Reply
Various Indian chiefs speak on rights to land, inclinations to peace over war, and a recent treaty. Tribes represented: Wiandots [Wyandots], Delawares, Shawanees [Shawnees], Ottawas, Chippewas, …
John Adams PapersBoundary Lines
Problems defining boundary between U.S. and Cherokee land. No commissioners have been appointed to task. Boundary must be run immediately in order to maintain peace. Hopes the visit of Cherokee chiefs …
Frederick Chase CollectionAppointment as Indian Commissioner
Requests attention to the proposed treaty with the Indians and the work of Mr. Morris. Seeks his advice with Col. Pickering based on his experience in Indian affairs. Hopes to appoint a gentleman from …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543[PRIVATE] Reliability of Mail, Visitors to Mount Vernon
Discussed speed of mail and various possible visitors to Mount Vernon. Requests McHenry to ascertain if Adet would visit.
Frederick Chase Collection[PRIVATE] Peace on Frontier
Draft letter to Governor of Georgia approved. Washington requests McHenry keep track of all instances in the War Department that might contribute to the deterioration of peace on the western …
Frederick Chase Collection[PRIVATE] Enclosed Instructions
Enclosed instructions approved, notes on tone used to address the agent.
Frederick Chase Collection[Copy Private] Algiers Frigate Construction
No delays found in construction of Algiers frigate construction.
Frederick Chase CollectionIntercepted Letter and Misconduct
"Nefarious" conduct of late governor and senator discussed. Subject of his investigation involved private gain from public funds at "the expense of innocent lives". Washington will wait for verdict …
Frederick Chase CollectionFrench policy and Construction at Mount Vernon
Request simple report from McHenry's office. Conduct of French. Notes on construction of his house. Requests forwarding of letter to Messr. Read and Ford.
Frederick Chase CollectionFailure to Reply to Letters
Letter, describes the reasons he has been unable to answer McHenry's letters.
Mss CollectionWashington's Appointment as Commander in Chief
Washington discusses his appointment to the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Provisional Army and how pleased he is with the public's confidence in him. He will accept the commission with the …
George Washington CollectionWary of Dissenters
Washington wary of "brawlers" sudden change in attitude. Believed to infiltrate, divide, and contaminate the military against the government.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Suspicions of Colonel Smith are Without Foundation
General Washington expresses his confidence in the ability and integrity of Colonel William Smith and wonders how Abijah Hammond could have been considered for the post of Lieutenant Colonel …
Sixth Congress: Executive Nominations to the Senate [6B-A2 & A3] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4)Support of Good Character
Washington enclosed document supporting the good character of Mr. Ames and listed relationship to all the man's acquaintances.
General Collection
