Archive Reports 1891
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Meeting at Niagara
Minutes of a meeting, held at Niagara, between officers of the 8th and 34th Regiments and the Chiefs and warriors of the Mississaga Indians.
Archive Reports 1891Speech of United Indian Nations to Congress
The Indians are disappointed that they were not included in peace accord with Great Britain; wanted lasting peace. Indians excluded from meetings held regarding peace and property rights, desire …
Archive Reports 1891Warning to the Chiefs and Warriors of the Wyandot Nation
General St. Clair, Governor of the Northwest Territory, warns the Wyandot against joining in mischief against the United States.
Archive Reports 1891Updates on Expedition to Frontier, Transportation of Rations
Progress of marching troops and expedition to frontier, transportation of rations to troops, and disbanding militia discussed.
Archive Reports 1891Update on Supply and Location of Troops
Knox tells St. Clair of the many preparations regarding provisioning and troop movements that are being made in anticipation of the approaching campaign against the western Indians.
Archive Reports 1891Update on Advice to be Delivered to the Chiefs of the Six Nations
Chiefs never arrived for advice to be administered by Gordon. Gordon not authorized to give permission for accompaniment of Indians for Proctor's travels to Sandusky.
Archive Reports 1891Unarmed Virginia Levies Marching to Fort Pitt
Knox requested Butler assist unarmed troops marching through dangerous territory. Additional information of troops marching to arrive at Fort Pitt.
Archive Reports 1891Troops to March for Fort Pitt, Recruiting Discussed
Troops to march to Fort Pitt, prior to departure for expedition to frontier in September. Deficiencies in troops must be made up through additional levy recruits.
Archive Reports 1891Treaty with Indians, Status of Troops, Establishment of Posts on Frontier
Status of troops marching to Fort Pitt, advice on dealing with contractors who will supply materials to troops for expedition. No news on Pickerings treaty with Indians.
Archive Reports 1891Supply of Troops to March to Frontier
Knox satisfied requests for supplies and clothing made by Butler for troops to march to frontier. Knox mentioned letter from Butler to Five Nations would arrive at Niagara.
Archive Reports 1891Supplies and Indian Relations
Troops arrived, ready to march, supply of materials discussed. British urging war between Indians and United States.
Archive Reports 1891Supplies and Defense of the Frontier
Arrival and location of materials and supplies for campaign west to establish posts. Noted status of regular troops called up to defend frontier.
Archive Reports 1891Second Letter on Subject of Letter from Sec. of War to the Six Nations
Fearing letter from Secretary of War enclosed in correspondence from Proctor, Proctor sent a second copy of information.
Archive Reports 1891Scott's Mission Successful, Status of Troops
Status of troops on frontier discussed, General Scott's missions successful, but specifics of results yet to be received. Knox adamantly against war with Great Britain.
Archive Reports 1891Schedule of Troops to March for Fort Pitt
List of troops and commanding officers and location of departure for march to Fort Pitt for defense of frontier from Indians.
Archive Reports 1891Route of Hendrick to Hostile Western Indians
Step by step route of Hendricks route by way of Niagara and Grand River.
Archive Reports 1891Request to Six Nations to Accompany Proctor on Message Delivery
Request by Knox to accompany Thomas Proctor to meet the Miami and Wabash Indians for delivery of warning by President of punishment if murder and invasion continue.
Archive Reports 1891Recommendation of Surgeon's Mate
Knox recommended Doctor Grasson for position of surgeon's mate in a decent battalion.
Archive Reports 1891Recommendation for Surgeon's Mate
Knox noted letter to Butler recommending Grasson as surgeon's mate for battalions with vacancies. In event of no vacancies, Knox requested St. Clair employ Grasson on medical line.
Archive Reports 1891Queries by Captain Hendrick to Stockbridge Indians
Questions and answers regarding stipulations of treaty with United States and the Six Nations of Indians, at Newtown, New York, June 27th, 1791. U.S. promised peace and retention of lands for Western …
Archive Reports 1891Protection of the Frontier
Greene sent to towns in Maryland and Virginia to muster and inspect troops; carries money to cover expenses related to raising troops and payment of contractors. Troops to be dispatched for …
Archive Reports 1891Presidential Assurances, Indian Affairs
President has faith in St. Clair's command of troops, urgency of moving to Fort Washington. Cherokees signed treaty negotiated with Governor Blount; some Creeks "committing some depredations" on …
Archive Reports 1891Preparations for the Expedition to the Westward
Knox reports on the preparations for the expedtion to the western frontiers. Levies from Jersey and regulars from Delaware are on the march and supplies of clothing and tents are at Winchester.
Archive Reports 1891Order to Dismiss Militia, Supply Distribution
Requested information on the upper battalion due to lack of communication from Major Clarke. Knox entrusted dismissal of militia to arrive at Fort Pitt to Butler.
Archive Reports 1891Messages for the Six Nations from Secretary of War
Proctor charged with giving message of peace from Secretary of War to the Six Nations of Indians and other tribes residing on border of Lake Erie.
Archive Reports 1891
