Timothy Pickering
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Indian Treaty, British Relations, Deceit
05/07/1795 Printed DocumentNoted submission of letters and a treaty which he seemed to meet his approval. President advised that Wayne remain on his guard for a large contingency of Indians Mentioned the treachery of Pontiac …
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Indian Relations and Peace on Frontier
03/25/1795 Autograph Letter SignedSections of letters from Gov. Blount were given to Congress for informative purpose. President awaits results of deliberations regarding trade with Indians. Defense of frontier financed. All …
James Robertson Papers- No image
Indian Relations and Land Possession
10/02/1795 Printed DocumentNoted Capt. Brant stated not all tribes were represented at Treaty of Greenville, but Pickering didn't believe there would be any hostilities. Mentioned British deserting and the procurement of posts …
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Indian Peace and Possession of British Post
10/03/1795 Printed DocumentSecretary Pickering writes General Wayne that he believes lasting peace with the Indians to be dependent on gaining possession of land currently occupied by the British. Since peace has been made …
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Indian Hostilities
04/28/1795 Autograph Letter SignedOpinion on Indian hostilities and white hunters invading Indian hunting grounds on the north west side of the Ohio River.
Dreer Collection
Indian Goods
05/09/1795 Autograph Letter SignedQuoted speech made by the Sec. of War to Chickasaw chiefs in Philadelphia regarding Indian goods given to promote/negotiate lasting peace.
James Robertson Papers- No image
Improvements to Ship Design
05/18/1795 Printed DocumentNotification that Pickering has asked all builders to submit new ideas for improvements to frigate design. Noted Mr. Humphreys possible protests to the changes, Pickering mentioned that he would …
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Hostilities Between Chickasaws and Creeks
05/11/1795 Copy of Signed DocumentThe interim Secretary of War faults the Chickasaws for the last conflict between the Chickasaw and Creeks. The U.S. will not support the Chickasaw. Transportation of supplies to be given to Chickasaws …
David Henley Papers, 1791-1817
Horse, Saddle, and Bridle for Henry Abeel
11/06/1795 Autograph Letter SignedSince Henry Abeel is returning to his own country, Pickering wants him decently equipped with a horse, saddle, and bridle. The horse should be one of the hardiest on hand and well shod. When the horse …
U.S. War Department Papers
Hauling of the Residue
05/13/1795 Autograph Letter SignedThe hauling of the residue may be postponed. Mr. Humphreys will take them to his shed at the ship yard and have them dressed by his hands on rainy days. If dressed, they have to be stored.
Timothy Pickering Papers
Goods for the Chickasaws and Choctaws
07/21/1795 Autograph Letter SignedNothing remains to be procured for the Chickasaws and Choctaws except some steel to accompany the blacksmith and some gunsmith tools. Pickering will write Colonel Carrington to ask him to procure the …
Timothy Pickering Papers
Goods for the Chickasaws
07/10/1795 Autograph Letter SignedIt appears that the Chickasaw goods should have arrived in time for Mr. Foster to take with him if Ricard the wagoner had done his duty. Enclosed is a list of articles delivered from the stores at …
Timothy Pickering Papers
Furnishing supplies to the Chickasaw and Choctaw Indians
05/09/1795 Document SignedTimothy Pickering, interim Secretary of War, reports that Mr. A. Foster can furnish supplies to the Chickasaw and Choctaw tribes at a cheaper rate for the government. President Washington promised to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Furlough Granted to Captain Dale
03/14/1795 Letter SignedPickering informs Captain Dale that the President has granted him a furlough so long as Dale returns from China in time to take command of his frigate.
Timothy Pickering Papers
Forwarding Stodder's Letter Regarding Construction of the Frigates
05/20/1795 Autograph Letter SignedPickering forwards David Stodder's letter regarding construction of the frigates. Pickering wishes all the builders to freely communicate their ideas, believing this will lead to the improvement of …
Joshua Humphreys Correspondence
Forwarding of Suggestions for Frigate Construction & Beam Preservation
05/13/1795 Letterbook CopyLetter, encloses Humphrey's suggestions regarding Frigates; discusses method to preserve beams.
Josiah Fox Papers
Forwarding of Suggestion for Obtaining Lumber
05/29/1795 Letter SignedLetter, describes Humphreys' idea regarding the procurement of timber.
Josiah Fox Papers
Foreign Relations
08/21/1795 Autograph Letter SignedStatements of Home and Moore required for investigation into the capture of British seamen.
FO 5/10 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.- No image
Fixed Pay for Militia
08/06/1795 Autograph Letter SignedNotification that Major Freeman was contacted regarding fixed pay for soldiers on frontier.
#793- Telfair Family Papers 
Finding an Inspector
04/17/1795 Letter, Type UndeterminedPickering wants an Inspector to assess the newly arrived 24-pounder so as avoid the embarassment caused by the previous method.
Timothy Pickering Papers
Financial Reimbursement for State Expenses
11/21/1795 LetterbookThe Secretary at War discusses the protection of the Kentucky frontier with Governor Shelby. Kentucky is seeking financial reimbursement from the federal government for military expenditures. …
Miscellaneous File, 1800-1917. (RG94)
Filling the Office of Secretary of State
11/17/1795 Autograph Letter SignedPickering, currently serving as both Secretary of State and Secretary of War, discusses his reluctance to accept the office of Secretary of State on a permanent basis but he feels it is his patriotic …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Exportation of Military Stores
04/01/1795 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is the permit which authorizes the exportation of military stores on the same vessel in which Colonel Humphreys is about to embark.
Timothy Pickering Papers
Expenses of the Springfield Armory, Etc.
06/01/1795 Autograph Letter SignedThe amount of Thomas Holt's estimate should be paid to Mr. Perkins. Hodgdon should send the estimate of the amount wanted at the Springfield Armory along with the documents upon which that estimate …
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Eulogy for Blount
06/27/1795 Printed DocumentRequested enclosed letter from D. Campbell be presented to the President. Mentioned the contents as eulogy on Gov. Blount. The writer, "aims at the poetic stile; and perhaps very properly; as poets …
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