Thomas Mifflin
39 documents
Instructions for Commissioners of Presqu'ile Regarding Six Nations Treaty
Encloses correspondence with the President and Secretary of War on the proposed treaty with the Six Nations; asks that at least one of the commissioners attend the treaty meeting, to be able to …
Andrew Ellicot Papers, Mm 75019679.Dissatisfaction with Arrangements Surrounding Settlement at Presqu'ile
Mifflin writes that he is transmitting all documents pertaining to Pennsylvania's title to land supposedly bought from the Six nations, for use in upcoming negotiations in a dispute over the same. …
Andrew Ellicot Papers, Mm 75019679.Collision of State and Federal Jurisdictions
In response to President Washington's suspension thereof, Governor Mifflin makes his case for the establishment of a town at Presque Isle as necessary for the defense of the western frontier of …
William Irvine PapersAbandonment of the Territory of the State
Governor Mifflin expresses his strong objections to the abandonment of a great portion of the territory of his State to the Six Nations of Indians as provided for by the Council held at Fort Le Beouf.
William Irvine PapersManning the Post at Presqu' Isle
Governor Mifflin responds to Pickering's opposition to the post at Presque Isle by explaining how it could be adequately manned by state militia paid by the General Government.
William Irvine PapersJustifying a Garrison at Presque Isle
Governor Mifflin lists five justifications for establishing a garrison of state troops at Presque Isle while keeping the federal troops at Fort Le Boeuf. He views this as the best means of defending …
William Irvine PapersEstablishing the Post at Presqu' Isle
Governor Mifflin provides his instructions for the establishment of the post at Presque Isle.
William Irvine PapersBlock Houses & Garrisons at Franklin & Le Beouf
Pending approval by the Pennsylvania State Legislature of the cession of land, Governor Mifflin gives his support for the erection of block houses and garrisons at Fort Franklin and Fort Le Boeuf.
William Irvine PapersRequest for Permission to Sell Arms
Contractor supplied arms to Pennsylvania, Mifflin requested names and influence in London to obtain permit to sell arms overseas.
FO 5/21 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.
