Josiah Harmar
125 documents

Major Doughty Suggests Spot for Headquarters on the Big Miami
09/12/1789 Autograph Letter SignedReceived notice that Major Doughty arrived at Little Miami and will go to Big Miami. Suggests location for headquarters opposite Vicking River with never failing springs.
Alfred T. Goodman Papers
Expresses Gratitude for Federal Gazette and Support for the President
08/31/1789 Autograph Letter SignedThanks him for sending the Federal Gazette, and requests future copies. Wishes to address the President on behalf of their regiment to voice their support and respect.
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Copy of Harmar's Speech to the Indians
1789 DocumentHarmar seeks peace between Indians and the "Thirteen Great Fires" (13 States) and offers wampum, reminded Indians that U.S. are obliged to protect and defend all friendly Indians. Virginia settlers …
Alfred T. Goodman Papers 
Compiled List
09/12/1789 DocumentBulleted list of questions and statements. Mentioned "hawk notes" and the Pioneer Association of Cincinnati, an essay or writing of some type on the Historical Collections of Tuskcarawa Valley, a …
Henry Miller Papers
Acknowledges Receipt of Journals of Congress; Requests Future Copies
03/04/1789 Autograph Letter SignedAcknowledges receipt of Journals of Congress. Requests future copies.
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11/06/1789 Cited letter or documentLetter, Citation only Cited in Knox to Harmar, 04/12/1790.
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Return of the Killed and Wounded upon the Expedition against the Miami Towns
11/04/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentReturn of the killed and wounded upon the expedition against the Miami towns, under the command of Brigadier General Harmar. Federal troops killed: 75; militia; 108. Total wounded: 31. Killed included …
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Reports Plans for Fort Washington; Fears Trouble from Creek Indians
01/14/1790 Autograph Letter SignedReports visit from the Governor of the Western Territory [Arthur St. Clair], who then left for a visit of the new country, furnished with escorts under Lieut. Doyle and Major Wyllys. Believes Fort …
Alfred T. Goodman Papers
Reports Indian Attacks, Personnel Changes
03/24/1790 Autograph Letter SignedReports that the Indians continue to murder and plunder, including entire settlements. Requests troops be raised to suppress Indians. Announces personnel changes.
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Report on attempts to break up of a nest of vagabond Indians
06/09/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentAt the solicitation of Kentucky inhabitants, Harmar reports that he broke up a nest of vagabond Indians, who had infested the river, trying to establish themselves on the Scioto River in order to …
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Report of Expedition against Little Turtle and Miamis
11/23/1790 Autograph Letter SignedJosiah Harmar provides a detailed account to the Secretary at War of the failed military expedition against Little Turtle and the Miamis. This account includes such details as the order of march, the …
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Report of engagement with Indians vicinity Miami village
11/04/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentHarmar reports that he marched 320 Federal troops and 1453 militia. His forces made it to the Miami village. He found it abandoned. Upon engagement, his forces suffered heavy losses, about 180. But …
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Matters of pay; government removal to Philadelphia; pay reductions; the lottery
09/02/1790 Typed DocumentFrom Headquarters Fort Washington, Harmar mentions that punctual payments always ensure discipline. Is happy that Congress had determined to remove to Philadelphia. Will discontinue forwarded …
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Letter Citation
07/15/1790 Cited letter or documentCited in Knox to Harmar, 09/15/1790, Cited in Knox to Harmar, 08/24/1790.
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04/05/1790 Cited letter or documentCited in Knox to Harmar, 06/07/1790, 07/20/1790, and 08/24/1790.
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02/20/1790 Cited letter or documentCited in Knox to Harmar, 06/07/1790, 07/20/1790, 08/24/1790 and 03/24/1790.
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Interception of Indian Raiding Parties
06/09/1790 Document SignedUnsuccessful dispersal of Indians on Ohio river. Enclosed copy of report on Indian raid on river.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}
