First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}

Troops, including Militia, furnished by the several States during the War of the Revolution.

05/10/1790 Document Signed

Ascertaining proper numbers of militia in service difficult, southern states did not regularly submit returns.

First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}

Troops to Protect Against Indian Attacks

04/09/1790 Document Signed

Assurances that troops will arrive to support settlers and troops stationed on the frontier.

First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}

The Secretary of the Department of War was referred the petition of John Rogers on behalf of himself, James Merriwether and John Throuston

03/26/1790 Document Signed

page 115 doc 111. Claim for half pay for life based on service in the cavalry of Illinois County. Secretary of War stated claim was inadmissible.

First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}

The Secretary for the Department of War to whom was referred the petition of Caleb Brewster

06/21/1790 Document Signed

Report - Secretary of War approved the pension for Brewster who was wounded during his duty keeping the seaway between Long Island and Connecticut open for military communication.

First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}

Suggestions to Build Post Near Miami Village

09/12/1790 Document Signed

Suggestions made by St. Clair taken under consideration by Knox and President Washington, subsequent ideas relative to establishing military posts northwest of the Ohio river discussed. Influence of …

First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}

Stolen Horses

06/04/1790 Document Signed

Account of stolen horses and pursuit of Indians by Capt. Wilson.

First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}

Status of Frontiers

02/02/1790 Autograph Letter Signed

Authors relate "alarming predicament" of the state of Virginia's borders. Protection provided by Arthur St.Clair, defenseless state of frontiers from Indian attacks, and decisions of General Assembly …

First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}

Speeches to Indians and Unnecessary Expenses

08/25/1790 Document Signed

Lists the Indian Nations and their reception of the speech given by St. Clair on behalf of the U.S. gov't. Supplies also discussed.

First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}

Seven Years Half Pay for Widows and Children of Officers who Died in Service

06/21/1790 Document Signed

Report on the right to seven years half pay, in response to a petition of the children of the late Lieutenant John Harris, the late Captain Robert Lewis, the late Doctor David Gould and also of Hannah …

First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}

Results of Indian Attack

05/16/1790 Document Signed

Details of account of Indian attack on river above Limestone.

First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}

Report on the Petition of Thomas Simpson

05/23/1790 Document Signed

Report - New Hampshire allowed 1/4 to 1/2 full pay for Simpson due to his injuries. Duties of state and federal government discussed.

First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}

Report of the Secretary of War Regarding the Petition of Samuel Buffington

02/14/1790 Document Signed

Page 4 of doc 16. Report authorizing the adjustment of Debevere accounts. Debevere was a surgeon's mate who was taken prisoner by the British during the Revolutionary War.

First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}

Report of the Secretary of War Regarding Petition

06/24/1790 Document Signed

Report - Virginia denied aforementioned officers half pay for life, Secretary of War concurs.

First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}

Report of the Petition of Henry Emanuel Lutterloh

05/20/1790 Document Signed

Reasons for receiving allowances listed in great detail. Lutterloh petitions for a pension and reimbursement of his passage to America. He left the Duke of Brunswick's guards to join in the …

First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}

Report of Indian Attack

05/12/1790 Document Signed

Miles Hart's house was attacked, several members of the family were killed or taken prisoner.

First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}

Regarding use of force in response to depredations of Indians

06/07/1790 Copy of document

Detailed account of Indian attacks and continental troops defense against raiding and murdering parties of banditti on the frontier along Ohio River. No other solution but to "extirpate those …

First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}

Regarding the Petition of Joseph Tucker and Others

05/25/1790 Document Signed

Report on the petitions of Joseph Tucker, Thomas Hollis Condy, Robert Williams, and Samuel Armstrong. The Sec. of War did not allow the further payment of petitioning officers, whose claim was that …

First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}

Proof of Agression

05/12/1790 Document Signed

Murders by Indians related, with anger.

First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}

Preparations for Expedition

09/03/1790 Document Signed

Orders to prepare Commissary and Quartermasters line for supplying expedition. Colonel Samuel Smith has made financial arrangement. Therefore, there are no restraints in preparations for want of …

First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}

Opinion on Indian Attacks

07/07/1790 Document Signed

Stated that all warfare has been due to Indian aggression. In an effort to protect and preserve land rights, an expedition of volunteers into Indian territory will commence. Volunteers will not …

First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}

Murder and Mischief

04/03/1790 Document Signed

Report on incidents of murder and theft on the river by assailants in boats.

First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}

Jealousy Among Troops

09/03/1790 Letterbook Copy

Addressed possibility of jealously between militia and regular troops and its effect on the success of the expedition to the West. Advised every precaution to remove possible jealousies b/w militia …

First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}

Interception of Indian Raiding Parties

06/09/1790 Document Signed

Unsuccessful dispersal of Indians on Ohio river. Enclosed copy of report on Indian raid on river.

First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}

Instructions to the Governor of the Western Territories and to the Commanding officer of the troops on the Ohio and an estimate of the expense of an expedition against the Wabash Indians

10/06/1790 Document Signed

General orders regarding pursuing peace with Wabash Indians.

First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}

Instructions for Mounting Militia Against Wabash

08/23/1790 Document Signed

Militia to be raised in defense of frontier from raids by Wabash Indians. Politics with Great Britain addressed, regarding suspicions of US intentions toward Canadian territory.

First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}