Timothy Pickering
544 documents
Discharge of Militia and Scouts Northwest of Ohio River
Peaceful actions of fourteen Indian tribes per agreement of peace treaty shows the employment of militia and scouts is no longer warranted. Order to discharge those still in service.
Arthur G. Mitten CollectionDiplomatic relations with the Six Nations
Pickering critiques the "liberal supplies" that were given to the Six Nations at a time when the United States needed to secure their friendship, and argues that times have since changed and that it …
James McHenry PapersDiplomatic relations between U.S. officers and the British at Canadian posts
Pickering stresses the need for officers to maintain moderate and friendly relations with the British as they and their detachments occupy the posts in Oswego and Niagara.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerning anonymous letters to the State Department
Concerning anonymous letters to the State Department.
James McHenry PapersCommissioners' allowance for treaties
Letter from the Secretary of War to the Governor of New York. Secretary Knox discusses the allowance paid commissioners for holding treaties with the Indians.
John Jay PapersCircular to the Naval Constructors and Superintendents
Circular from Secretary Pickering to the Naval Constructors and Superintendents. Pickering recommends that because of such varying recommendations by quite reputable people regarding the proportions …
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Cease the Reduction of Copper Bolts
Pickering directs a halt in reducing copper bolts because this practice may result in spoiling the temper of the bolts.
Timothy Pickering Collection, 1776-1800Answer to Question About Standard Payment for Indian Commissioners
Responding to Governor John Jay's inquiry about the allowance given to Indian commissioners, Pickering states that U.S. policy since 1790 has been $8 a day plus expenses, which he knows from personal …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersAnswer on Petitioners
Requests opinion on whether or not petitioners have right to complain.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Adopt the Useful Ways of the White People
Pickering advises the Indians to "adopt the useful ways of the white people." He admits that it will not be easy for them to abandon their hunting culture but warns that game is becoming scarce. To …
Timothy Hopkins Rare Books, Washington Irving Collection, Life of Washington V: I, Part II, P: 435 (Behind)State Department Preparation for State of the Union Address
Confirms that he is forwarding some of Adams' correspondence to its recipients; also informs Adams that he is preparing "business to lay before Congress," presumably material for Adams' state of the …
John Adams PapersRegarding Timber in Frigate Construction, & Inquiry into Virginia Timber Prices
Letter, asks for timber prices in Virginia; mentions timbers for Frigate; alludes to Frigate construction.
Josiah Fox PapersRegarding Fever in Philadelphia, and Foreign Affairs with France, Prussia, England, & Russia
Comments on the likelihood of fever dying down in Philadelphia, allowing Congress to meet there. Informs Adams of meetings between a U.S. messenger and Talleyrand of France; comments on continuing …
John Adams PapersPickering articulates the President's need for security to Hodgdon
Pickering informs Hodgdon that an attempted break-in was made at the home of President John Adams. The president has inquired to Pickering regarding security.
Huntington MssOn peace negotiations between France and Portugal
Pickering writes to McHenry on mistakes made in peace negotiations between France and Portugal, and its relation to American diplomats.
James McHenry PapersNumerous Villains at New Brunswick
Pickering expresses his contempt for the Spanish don and all the other villains with which he must contend in New Brunswick.
Robert Oliver PapersMilitary strategy on the Mississippi
Pickering gives a blistering critique of the proposal by some to attack the ports of St. Louis and New Madrid, arguing that it is folly to go on the offensive. Pickering insists that if hostilities …
James McHenry PapersLetter Concerning U.S.-Spanish Interactions During Surveying of Boundary with Spanish Florida
Pickering writes McHenry about the situation concerning the boundary line being surveyed between the U.S. and Spanish Florida. Mentions Spanish governor's dissatisfaction with the conduct of the U.S. …
Clairborne (JFH) Collection
