Frederick M. Dearborn Collection - Papers of the War Department

Frederick M. Dearborn Collection

13 documents

Request for Information on the Harmar Expedition

11/02/1790 Autograph Letter Signed

There's been no news regarding Brigadier General Harmar's expedition against the Wabash Indians; the President requests the most recent information regarding the expedition.
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Safe Arrival

08/11/1791 Autograph Letter Signed

Checking on safe arrival, hopes that stores descended Ohio River safely as well. Much is expected from his exertions and activity.
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Collection of Arms, Ordinance, and Supplies

12/02/1794 Autograph Letter Signed

Militia of New Jersey ordered to relinquish all arms, ordinance, and supplies to military stores. Knox advised that the agent should expect to receive and report all objects collected.
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Settlement of Fort

03/27/1795 Autograph Letter Signed

Noted supplies taken to establish Fort LeBoeuf and troops to erect and protect the structure. Report on progress requested.
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Peace on Frontier

08/13/1796 Autograph Letter Signed

Views of Sevier in line with those proposed by Congress and the President for seeking peace among the frontier inhabitants. Mentions militia.
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Enclosed Document

07/22/1796 Autograph Letter Signed

Plans to discuss enclosed document when Chase meets McHenry at future date.
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Land Claims

02/02/1797 Autograph Letter Signed

Cited original land charter of Virginia and the state is not obliged to assist John Nelson with his bounty claim who currently resides on Indian land.
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Order of Commissions

09/13/1798 Autograph Letter Signed

Adams felt that McHenry believed the unanimous opinion of the public and the Federalists was that Hamilton should be appointed first. Adams negated this sentiment as false, noting that McHenry …
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Notification of Resignation

08/03/1799 Autograph Letter Signed

Extensive explanation of reason for resignation given as degradation. Cited superiority over Talbot, who was promoted ahead of him, and rank of commission violated.
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Enclosed List of Invalid Pensioners

08/01/1799 Autograph Letter Signed

List of invalid pensioners for New York. Orders to obtain funds from Secretary of Treasury.
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[Untitled]

04/26/1799

Captain Vance court martial discussed and the supposed threats of personal punishment of Vance by W. Simmons. Civil and military court rules described.
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Official Nomination

06/26/1800 Printed Document Signed

Presidential nomination of Lewis Tousard [Toussard?] to rank of Lieut. Col. of artillerists and engineers. Request for acceptance or declination.
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Enclosed Warrants

02/07/1801 Autograph Letter Signed

Deposit warrant for Georgia factory as "receipted" by the Treasurer of the United States.
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