Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
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Presidential Agreement to Negotiations at Lower Sandusky
President authorized last effort for peace between U.S. and hostile Indians before the U.S. would take offensive action.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersPayment to Hopkins
Acknowledges the receipt of information from Colonel Campbell regarding the Cherokee. Authorized payment to be made to John Hopkins.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersOriginal Receipts Required
Executive cannot reimburse Virginia without original receipts from the expenses accrued for the protection of the frontier.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersNegotiations with Wyandot Indians
Details from Commissioner's travels to North of the Ohio to discuss peace treaty with Wyandots. Lee is governor of Virginia.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersLimits of U.S. Maritime Boundary
Letter, discusses policy toward prizes taken by belligerent nations; discusses foreign affairs; discusses maritime boundaries.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersEnclosed Copy of Report on Accounting
Copy of accounts for the defense of Virginia, amount owed to Edward Carrington.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersContract for Provisions
U.S. cannot assume contracts or costs associated with them as entered into by Virginia.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersChiccamagas Desire for Peace
Indians desire peace, Governor Blount to call general council to discuss terms.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersAccounts for Protection of Virginia Frontier
Knox was unaware of what accounts to draw money from as Philadelphia was in a state of upheaval due to illness and War Dept. organization was unclear.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersAccount Adjustments and Peace with Cherokees
Knox related troubles in obtaining account information from Virginia, problems with peace accord b/w U.S. and Cherokees.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersStatus of British Sailing Vessel
Knox writes regarding British ship striped of its sails and the ramifications, along with general commentary on neutrality.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersShipping Information Relative to Embargo
Shipping fleets in St. Domingo, and along east coast uphold embargo.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersRemoval of Arms from Ships
Discussion of arms and violation of U.S. neutrality.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersRefusal to Advance Money
Treasury will not advance money for services of militia.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersLetter Received
Letter regarding the disarmament of a privateer received.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersFortifications of Ports and Harbors in Virginia
Congress approved bill to fortify ports and harbors, bill enclosed. Knox requested Lee assume command of the fortification operation.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersFortification of Ports
Congress passed bill for fortification of ports, Norfolk addressed. Foreign policy related to trade in West Indies and bills discussed.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersFortification of Norfolk
Recommends Daniel Bedinger to build cannon carriages for Norfolk. If Bedinger is not a suitable choice, Knox allowed Lee to select carpenter. Implies there is uncertainty over whether the cannons are …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersFortification of Norfolk
Congress to vote on fortification of Norfolk, Knox believed they will vote to fund the construction. Rules outlined for ships of war to use U.S. ports.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersENCLOSURE: On Enforcing Submission to Constitution
Discussed act of "misled citizens" and use of militia to suppress unruly residents of Virginia.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersEnclosed Thanks from Congress
Unanimous thanks to militia for the suppression of recent insurrection near Virginia (Whiskey Rebellion).
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersEnclosed Act Regarding Militia
Form letter authorizing the arming and calling up of militia. Pay and ration information included.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersDetainment by French
Status of detainees reported as settled between Sec. of State and British Minister.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersAppointment of Major John Rivardi
Rivardi appointed command of fortification of Baltimore, Alexandria, and Norfolk.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersAdditional Funds Required for Fortifications, Advice on Frigate
Maj. Rivardi stated additional funds required to properly fortify Norfolk. Request for personal opinion on practicality of building a frigate at Norfolk.
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