Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)
31 documents
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Treaty at French Lick with the Chickasaw
Account of the Virginia-Chickasaw Treaty of 1783 held at French Lick
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Congressional resolves pertaining to treating with Indians
Resolves derived from report submitted to Congress by Messers Kean, Clarke, and Grayson.
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Congressional resolution regarding government of the northwest territory
Congressional ordinance establishing governing authority in the northwest territories.
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Notification of Appointment
Official notification of appointment as Agent for Cherokee Indians and enclosed act of Congress that approved the appointment. Some guidelines for performing job outlined. Appointment was due to …
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[Duplicate] Enclosed Appointment as Agent to Chickasaws
Duplicate, enclosed resolve of Congress appointing J. Martin as agent to Chickasaws with same responsibilities as his appointment to the Cherokee Nation. Details on methods of communication with …
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[Duplicate] Appointment as Agent to Chickasaws
Duplicate notifying Martin (Marten?) of Congressional resolve appointing him Agent to Chickasaws. Notifications to other offices to be mailed.
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[By the United States in Congress Assembled] Resolve to Protect Cherokees
Resolution of Congress that ordered Secretary of War to assemble troops to march from Ohio for the protection of the Cherokee Indians. Troops are meant to keep peace between whites and Indians and …
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Termination of Scouts for Protection
Notification letter that ended the use of scouts and patrols to protect against Indian attacks. Although the scouts were held in high esteem by the public, they are overall inefficient for protecting …
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Knox directs Martin to comply with the investigation
Knox informs Martin that the investigation by the state of North Carolina will require him to put his conduct in writing.
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Appointment of Spies
Details on the assignment of spies to Western side of Ohio River. Recent acts of Indians recounted.
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Results of Congressional Debate on the Protection of Frontier
Rally of volunteers, repair of Fort Pitt, and protection against Indians alluded to in general terms.
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Men Called Up and Supplied
Notification of soldiers called up and how they were supplied.
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Loan of Arms and Accoutrements for Ohio County
Major Craig ordered to provide supplies assigned from Fort Pitt to Ohio County.
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Knox informs Shepherd of federal support for additional scouts
Knox informs Shepherd that federal funds will support more scouts than the the two authorized by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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DUPLICATE: [Circular]
Reminder that Baird could employ militia for 2 months to protect Washington County from Indians afterwhich they should be disbanded and records submitted to War Department.
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Authorization for Use of Militia
Presidential authorization for use of militia to protect Ohio relayed to Sheperd. Details of employment discussed.
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[Duplicate] Protection of Washington County
Recuits marching for Fort Pitt to support the regular troops in protection of Washington County and all settlements along the Ohio River. Orders to call up men to serve as scouts.
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[Circular]
Original copy of circular notifying Shepard he was authorized to call up militia for the protection of Washington County from Indian attacks for a span of two months. The circular requested Shepard …
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Return of Defective Supplies and state of command
Defective supplies returned. List of vacancies that opened up at Pittsburgh. Recommendation of a clerk.
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Request for Authorization to Dispatch Militia and Spies
Favorable opinion of memorial for those who have died in the protection of Ohio County. Request for authorization to dispatch men to protect frontier.
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Protection of Washington County
Urgency of dispatching scouts to Washington County. Congress to authorize offensive action by militia.
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Protection of the Frontier
Advice on preparing settlers for attack by Indians. Congress to approve offensive action by military for protection of settlers and frontier territory.
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Notification to Pay
Militia called up into service to be paid.
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Discharge of Militia
Discharge of militia called into service for protection of Ohio County in Virginia. Maj. Gen. A. Wayne to provide necessary aid for Western frontiers.
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