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Retention of Militia
John Dickinson sends to Henry Knox a letter informing him that, in the interests of the state of Pennsylvania, LtCol Harmar should retain the troops in service past the expiration of their enlistments …
Dreer CollectionAccounts of Israel Putnam and John Stevens
Requests update on the accounts of I. Putnam and J. Stevens.
Dreer CollectionSuppression of Insurgents
Knox tells Morris of the actions of General Sheppard and General Lincoln's forces as they sought to confront the insurgents during Shays' Rebellion.
Dreer CollectionResolution of Congress: Treaty with the Wabash Indians.
Orders Col. Josiah Harmar to hold treaty with Wabash, Shawnee, and other hostile Indians to pursue peace.The Superintendent for Indian Affairs is to notify the Five Nations regarding Congressional …
Dreer CollectionPersonal Letter Regarding Trip to Philadelphia
Discussed health of Mrs. Knox who recently birthed her eighth child, Ogden's trip to Philadelphia, and politics in Europe.
Dreer CollectionMeeting Arrangements for Another Peace Treaty
Chiefs of the Chicomogies in the Cherokee Nation sought to arrange a peace treaty meeting with U.S.
Dreer CollectionCongratulations
Personal letter congratulating Biddle on recent appointment as Marshall of district in Pennsylvania.
Dreer CollectionOrder to Pay Invalid Pensioners
Pay made out to Invalid Pensioners listed in previous letter. Other names of those to receive pay included in this letter.
Dreer CollectionVarious News Items
Treaty of Nashville with Chickasaws and Chocktaws was successful. Glov. Blount's official report yet to be received on the escape of Col. Hardin. Politics of France discussed.
Dreer CollectionRelinquishes Appointment
Colonel Hull writes to Knox that he will be unable to accept the appointment Knox has offered, as his father in law, Judge Fuller, is ill, and is solely dependent on Hull to take care of his business.
Dreer CollectionRules Governing French Vessels in U.S. Ports
Explanation of rules regarding the arrival of "prizes" on French vessels in U.S. ports.
Dreer CollectionPrivateers
U.S. position of neutrality prevents any ships from being outfitted with weapons in U.S. ports, and no privateers or cruisers can be granted asylum.
Dreer CollectionInformation on Negro Rebellion
Secretary Knox was informed by Thomas Holt of Virginia that some Negros planned to "rise in rebellion." Conveys this information to Governor Lee of Virginia. Letter is partially illegible.
Dreer CollectionForeign Politics and Privateers
Policy regarding British privateers and seized French goods discusssed.
Dreer CollectionOrders to Command Militia
Militia called up from Virginia to deal with insurgents in Western Pennsylvania.
Dreer CollectionOrders for Organizing Militia
Enclosed proclamation regarding the governing of the western parts of Pennsylvania, includes rules on militia.
Dreer CollectionEmbargo
Letter from Secretary of War, Henry Knox, which instructs the Governor of Virginia that Congress has just passed an embrago on all ships entering from foreign ports for the next thirty days. Knox …
Dreer CollectionDisarming Privateer Vessels in U.S. Ports
Due to the recent events surrounding a privateer vessel, President issued proclamation that ordered all privateer vessels now in port to be stripped of their weapons.
Dreer CollectionRequest for Scouts in Virginia Counties
Pickering will request approval from President for spies to be employed in Virginia counties to protect against hostile Indians. Informed Brooke of peace accord between Indian tribes and U.S.
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