Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
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Peace and Politics with Frontier Indians
State of tranquility on frontier attributed to peaceful overtures made by U.S. towards Cherokees.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersNo Expeditions to Indian Towns
No expeditions to Indian towns unless hostilities are expressed. Peace accord directed by Governor Blount with the Cherokees is believed to be successful.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersMilitia to Protect Frontier
No requirements from Virginia's military for protection of frontier during the ensuing year. All protection to come from federal government.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersMilitary Movements and Peace with Indians
Militia ordered out by Governor of Virginia will be paid once the evidence has been reviewed by the Accountant. Riflemen are to meet at a rendezvous to be equipped and clothed. Cherokees peaceful …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersLetters Received from Equaka
Letters received from Bloody Fellow inform Blount that the war parties have dispersed, and he is in the process of discharging regiments.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersLetter Received
Letter received and will be passed along to the President.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersGrand National Council, Indian Affairs
Advises against disputes with neighboring Indians for fear it will spread to all southern tribes. Result of Grand National Council was peace among Cherokees towards U.S.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersFaulty Returns and Promises of Land
Poor quality of documents submitted by Virginia has made the payment of soldiers difficult. Promise of land in return for service disputed.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersExtract of a Letter from the Secretary of War, to Lieut. Col. Commandant Wilkinson
Based on provision devised by Gen. St. Clair, scouts and rangers to be hired at discretion of Wilkinson or Gen. Scott for protection of Kentucky frontier.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersExpense Reports to be Examined
Reports of costs incurred by Virginia to protect Kentucky received and to be examined.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersEnclosed Letters to Indians
Enclosed letters from Cherokees for the past month. Contains information on movement of various tribes.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersEnclosed Letter from Governor Blount
Letter received, to be transmitted to President. Enclosed letter from Blount states contrary information from that stated by Knox in earlier communication.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersDefensive Protection
Indian towns south of Knoxville have declared war on Governor William Blount of Southwest Territory, who has called up militia to mount defensive action.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersDefense of South, Cumberland County
Request for opinion on need for additional troops to assist Gov. Blount in defense of frontier.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersAmounts Owed for Protection of Frontier
Details of expenses incurred and reimbursed for the defense of Virginia's frontier.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersAllowance of Scouts
Authorization to employ more scouts, if necessary, to protect frontier of Kentucky and Virginia from Indian attacks.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters[Copy] Indian Hostilies and Travels
Blount related interaction with Cherokees, Chickasaws, and Northern Indians. Treaty addressed, protection of residents in Hawkins and Cumberland Counties discussed.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters[A Copy] Advised Dispatch of Scouts
Travels of Indians incited Knox to advise immediate dispatch of scouts to protect frontier settlers.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersWarrant Signed for Money Due Virginia
Notification that warrant authorizing payment to Virginia was signed.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersUse of Militia Against Privateers
Letter, describes measures to prevent foreign arms and aggression; discusses fitting and manning vessels as privateers; discusses neutrality of United States; mentions militia.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersState Courts to Apprehend Privateers Prizes
Letter, directs actions re privateers & captured prizes; alludes to foreign hostilities & United States neutrality; discusses judicial system.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersRules Governing Ship Building
For foreign vessels, the purchase of arms and munitions to be shipped elsewhere for arming vessels is admissible, but modifying or building a ship of war isinadmissible due to U.S. state of …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersRequest for Assistance of Militia
Speaking on behalf of the President, Know addressed issues on uniforms, captured ships, and detaining captured soldiers.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersProtection of Norfolk
President acknowledged need to protect Norfolk but did not want to authorize any actions that could incur expenses the U.S. could not fund.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersProtection of Commissioners
Discussed governance of North Western Indians and treaty to be held in Sandusky. Requests protection of commissioners from hostile Indian attacks.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
