Executive Communications
14 documents
Protection of Frontiers
Protection of Virginia frontier to be addressed at next session of Congress. U.S. indebted to state for their supply of ammunition and will be reimbursed.
Executive CommunicationsSupplies for the militia
Presley Nevill notifies Major General Richard Butler that he had sent a cask of powder and lead for the militia due to their want of ammunition. The militia are to scout the Virginia frontier for …
Executive CommunicationsExtract of a Letter from James Morrison Esq. to Genl. Richard Butler dated Pittsburgh March the 17th 1791
Gives latest location of Delaware Indian settlements that were peacefully trading with U.S. traders but suffered an attack from hostile Indians. Details of attack given.
Executive CommunicationsEnclosed Letter from President Regarding Protection of Frontier
Letter addresses County Lieutenants ability to maintain authority over rangers called into service for the protection of the frontier. Details on locations and names.
Executive CommunicationsConfidential Information on Act by Congress
Enclosed act to be passed by Congress in near future, requests confidentiality. Notified Randolf that the President authorized an expedition against the Wabash Indians to protect frontier.
Executive CommunicationsAuthorization to Call Up Militia
President authorized use of militia for protection of Virginia frontier from hostile Indians. Details on employment, rations, etc.
Executive CommunicationsAssembly of troops to combat Northwest Indians
Three thousand levies are to be assembled in July for offensive expedition against Indians. Until that time, troops will be used to protect the frontier. Provides details on how the levies should be …
Executive CommunicationsNotification of Pay Due Virginia
Money due Commonwealth of Virginia per report of Joseph Howell enclosed. Additional protection to frontier counties will be provided upon application.
Executive CommunicationsIncreased Troops
Notification of letter from counties received and taken under advisement by President. Troops to increase in number for protection of frontier. Scouts and rangers to provide intelligence on Indians.
Executive CommunicationsBalance due the State of Virginia
Lee reminded Knox of money owed state by treasury department.
Executive CommunicationsSeparation of Military and Civil Authority
Inquiry into William Preston's interference with Congressional representative election. Requests additional details to be taken under oath.
Executive CommunicationsProtection of Frontier
Protection of frontier from every danger impractical, therefore Executive will assess situations presented and distribute troops accordingly. Proposed treaty with Indians from north of the Ohio …
Executive CommunicationsPermission for Federal Arsenal and Magazine
Secretary Knox informs Lieutenant Governor James Wood of Virginia that President Washington intends to establish a federal arsenal and magazine in his state. The consent of the Virginia legislature is …
Executive CommunicationsMurder of friendly Indians
Secretary Knox transmits a representation made to President Washington to Governor Thomas Mifflin of Pennsylvania. There are complaints of the murder of some friendly Indians one month ago, who had …
Executive Communications
