Anthony Wayne Papers
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Concern about Kentucky Troops
Extract from General Anthony Wayne to Secretary Knox. Discusses late arrival and concern about General Scott's Kentucky troops.
Anthony Wayne PapersCannon Manufacture
Knox discussed faulty manufacture of munitions and the progress of ordered materials and equipment.
Anthony Wayne PapersWayne Address to Indians Regarding Peace Meeting
Wayne addressed all Nations North West of the Ohio River regarding peace: Wayne requested to meet deputies sent by the Indian tribes to discuss peace agreement which included protection of women and …
Anthony Wayne PapersUnlawful American Incursions into Spanish Territory
Knox warns Wayne of the evil intentions of some Americans to invade Spanish territory and orders him to establish a post at Fort Massac to prevent--peacefully if possible, violently if necessary--such …
Anthony Wayne PapersTreaty Between United States and Delaware, Shawnee, and Miami Nations
Wayne addressed all chiefs of the three nations and accepted their hands in friendship and peace. Warrior Chiefs accept peace treaty.
Anthony Wayne PapersSpeech To the Chiefs and Warriors of the Delawares, Shawanese & Miami Nations or tribes of Indians & to all others whom it may Concern.
Message delivered from Steven Young, George White Eyes, and another warrior as interpreter by Robert Wilson received by George Washington and member of the Council of Congress. Stated that if the …
Anthony Wayne PapersSpeech Requesting U.S. to Converse with the Indian Nations
Warriors request peace with U.S. and to converse in the manner of the Indian Nations.
Anthony Wayne PapersSpeech delivered Mr. Jaques Lassell by the Hurons, Ottowas and Chipawas asof Detroit. To be deleivered to General Wayne.
Hurons, Ottawas, Chipawas gave speeches to Jaques Lassell to be delivered to General Wayne. Speeches assured Wayne the tribe representatives were detained by weather or other reasons, but would be at …
Anthony Wayne PapersRelease of Prisoners
Speech of Captain Big Tree: His Nephews were too proud last summer but came to their senses and lowered the asking price regarding the release of prisoners.
Anthony Wayne PapersPlea for Peace
This is a plea for peace after five years of war. It has been the misfortune of the peaceful Wyandots to have been displaced from their land during this period. This has left many of John Williams' …
Anthony Wayne PapersPeace Settlement Offered by George Washington to Indians North West of the Ohio
Major General Wayne offered an honorable peace from George Washington to the Chippawas, Delawares, Shawnese, Wyandots, Miamis, Tawas, and Potawatomis. Wayne also requested that the Nations no longer …
Anthony Wayne PapersPay and Resignation of Officers, Enclosed Letters from Bines and Hamtramck
Enclosed letters from Captain Hamtramck and Captain Maxwell Bines regarding the pay drawn by a officer after his resignation. John Clarke resigned, Wayne allotted him pay and rations due to his poor …
Anthony Wayne PapersNotification of Clothing Delivery to the Chickasaws
Chief Opoia Mingo has been given clothing by General Washington to deliver to the people of the Chickasaw nation as a token of friendship.The Chickasaws are commended for encouraging their warriors to …
Anthony Wayne PapersMessage Delivered by Three Delaware Indians
Message from "hostile" Indians delivered to Headquarters at Greenvill. Chiefs desire peace, seek answer on peace from U.S. Signed by chiefs with alias.
Anthony Wayne PapersInformation Regarding Proceedings of the Council at the Big Rock
Verbal communication sent by the Chief of the Wyandols through Enus Khon, a confidential warrior. Rather than long term peace, a truce with the United States was proposed until a council could meet …
Anthony Wayne PapersFair and Equitable Terms of Peace
Following the defeat of the northern tribes at the Battle of Fallen Timbers, General Wayne proposes terms for a lasting peace that will serve the interests of both red and white people.
Anthony Wayne PapersExtract of a speech to the Wayandols at Sandusky.
J. Williams called for peace and justice to be administered by the United States against those guilty of prolonging the war.
Anthony Wayne PapersDetailed Information on Hostile Indians Movement
Mounted volunteers under Major General Scott and Captain Butler at Fort Washington ordered to Green ville to track the movement of hostile Indians. Escape path given in detail.
Anthony Wayne PapersDeserter Forfeit Pay, Enclosed Muster Rolls for Mounted Volunteers of Kentucky
Letter, discusses problem of desertion and pay of deserters.
Anthony Wayne PapersCouncil of Vincennes, Speeches by Chiefs, Warriors, and Captain Pasteur
All tribes had traveled far to meet General Washington and make their people one, offering wampum. Request for guns and land on either side of the Mississippi or near Wabash. French and Indian …
Anthony Wayne PapersCouncil Meeting at Vincennes
First day of Council at Vincennes, speech by Captain Pasteur on the protective relationship between the United States and the Indian Nations. Several speeches by warriors who swore to never take up …
Anthony Wayne PapersSpeech Requesting Exchange of Prisoners
Speech given by Wayne on the Indian Nations' decision to pursue peace with the U.S. Wayne requested the release/exchange of prisoners from both sides.
Anthony Wayne PapersRichard Villes Speech
Assurance that the Miami Nation supports peace by representative Richard Villes.
Anthony Wayne PapersRequest to Meet with Chiefs of Indian Nations Regarding Loyalty
Ironside requested on behalf of messengers from Capt. Brant a meeting per agreement from last council fire. Upcoming decision by Indian nations mentioned.
Anthony Wayne PapersRequest for Explanation of Wayne Speech to Sachum Indians
Due to snow, Wayne believed the arrival of the Sachum Indians would be delayed to their rendez-vous with Williams. Wayne requested Williams fully explain the speech Wayne gave on the first of the …
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