Josiah Harmar
125 documents
Reports Intelligence of an Indian Attack
Ensign Denny brings intelligence from the Miami Indians that General Clark and his men, authorized by the state of Virginia, are forming an expedition to attack the Indians.
Alfred T. Goodman PapersReports Congressional Act in Favor of Moravians; Promises Assistance
Reports the passing of a congressional act in their favor. Promises to deliver requested articles. Congress has granted permission for them to return to their former settlements on the Muskingum with …
Alfred T. Goodman PapersReports Activities of Moravian Indians
John Bull (Indian name Shebo) reports that a group of 100 Moravian Indians have crossed the lake with the intent to settle near their old towns at the location of a previous massacre on the Muskingum. …
Alfred T. Goodman PapersAlarming Report from the Miami
Reports alarming intelligence he has received from Capt. Finney at the Miami River on the activities of Indians operating from forts in America's western territory. Believes that peace treaties were …
Alfred T. Goodman PapersReports Arrival, Activity at Rapids of Ohio
Reports arrival after immense public expense by using pack horses. Shall take his cattle to the mouth of the Wabash River and then drive them along the river. The ascent will be difficult, but will be …
Alfred T. Goodman PapersReports Activity at Fort Harmar; Expresses Concern for Supplies
Refers to several recent congressional resolutions, one for Virginia to provide militia to support the troops against the Indians (savages). Expresses concern about people of Kentucky forming …
Alfred T. Goodman PapersReports Activities of Indians, Contractors, Settlers on Kentucky Shore
Refers to fear of Indian attack on the Miami. Will save public money by conducting operations on water rather than land. Describes different types of boats in use. Will overtake Captain Zeigler. …
Alfred T. Goodman PapersRecommendation of Mr. Coudray
If there is a vacancy in the Connecticut quota, General Harmar recommends Mr. Coudray who has been a volunteer in the regiment for a considerable time and has conducted himself with propriety.
US Records CollectionDiscussion of the Closure of the Mississippi River
Made great efforts to get to know the inhabitants and the politics of Kentucky during his stay at the Falls. The hot topic is free navigation of the Mississippi, and people west of the Allegheny …
Alfred T. Goodman PapersDescribes Territory, People, Indians Surrounding Kaskaskia
Reports a fatiguing march with Ensign McDowell, 30 men, and 2 Indians: Pachan, a Miami chief, and his commande, who hunted and supplied the company with meat. Describes geography. Welcomed by …
Alfred T. Goodman PapersDescribes Geography, Inhabitants, Indians, Activity Surrounding Kaskaskias
Impossibility to gather in all Indian chiefs--rather, he traveled the fatiguing journey to Kaskaskia. Describes geography and inhabitants, including Indians and chiefs with peace pipes, and French and …
Alfred T. Goodman PapersDescribes Activities at Post Vincennes, Plans to Work with Indians, French Settlers
Reports arrival of Captain Zeigler with his men and goods. Sent Major Hamtramck with 100 men to assist from the landing to the post. Describes an arduous journey with the rapids, the heat, the …
Alfred T. Goodman Papers
