Rufus Putnam

40 documents

Hopes of Peace Vested in Indian Chief
07/26/1792 Typed Document
Notification that copies of speech sent to various tribes via Maj. Hamtramck. Discussed influence of Kaweahatta, great Indian chief, over Wabash tribal politics and possibility of his influence in …
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Fixing a Post on the Muskingham River
07/09/1792 Typed letter
Proposal for the establishment of a fort at the Cayahoga garrisoned by one company of musket men and one company of riflemen for scouting and protection of settlers
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Escaped Prisoners & Prospects for Peace with Some Tribes
07/14/1792 Printed transcription/modern copy of letter
Knox discusses the prisoners taken captive in October and November who have escaped and made their way to Jefferson. Wells, the new interpreter, was also taken by the Indians when he was 13 by the Eel …
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Brighten the Chain of Friendship
1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Putnam invites the chiefs of the western tribes to travel to Philadelphia, at government expense, to attempt to reach a settlement that will avoid war between them and the United States.
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A Journal of the Proceedings at a Council held with the Indians of the Wabash and Illinois at Post Vincents [on September 24, 1792].
09/24/1792 Printed Document
Transcription of speeches given at the council held at Post Vincennes (Vincent's) between U.S. and Wabash and Illinois Nations. Durcoigne chosen unanimously to speak for all tribes present. The …
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Unauthorized Sale of Indian Land
02/13/1793 Typed letter
Putnam explains that the chiefs did not express themselves clearly at the council. The alleged sale of land to Louis Viviatte was not valid because it was made by those who had no authorty to sell.
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Resignation from the Army
02/14/1793 Typed letter
Due to age, fatigue, and ill health, General Putnam resigns from the army.
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Peter Frothingham's Request for a Commission
02/14/1793 Letter fragment
Peter Frothingham has written to Putnam requesting a commission in the Army. Frothingham's brother is reputed to have served bravely with Harmar and Peter's appearance is in his favor but Putnam does …
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New & Improved Fortfications are Absolutely Necessary
04/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Putnam discusses the improvement of current fortifications and the erection of new ones for the protection of frontier inhabitants and accomodation of the troops of the garrison at Gallipolis.
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Meeting with Friendly Tribes at Vincennes
02/14/1793 Typed letter
Putnam descirbes his meeting with friendly tribes at Vincennes where the Indians were given clothing, blankets, and ornaments to confirm the friendship of the American government.
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Indian Land Only Available to the United States
02/11/1793 Typed letter
Putnam assures Knox that neither he nor the Indians at the council at Vincennes ever considered that they had a right to sell their lands to any other power than the United States.
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Punctuality of Boats
02/09/1795 Printed Document
Congratulations on appointment to Sec. of War. Putnam will investigate causes that contributed to prevention of regular delivery, will adopt changes that make delivery/arrival of boats more punctual.
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Plan for Efficient Mail Delivery
02/20/1795 Printed Document
Enclosed plan contained in this letter "promises the fairest to ensure a regular and efficient carrage of the mail between Wheeling and Preston. . ." detail for mail delivery.
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Examination of Ohio Company's Books, Credit to Account of Col. Sproat
08/22/1796 Autograph Letter Signed
Putnam has completed a full examination of the books and vouchers of the Ohio Company, and duly submits pay and subsistence abstracts to Hagner.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
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08/22/1796 Cited letter or document
Cited in Simmons to Putnam, 09/16/1796.
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