Henry Miller Papers
12 documents

Murders in the Cumberland Gap
02/11/1784 Autograph Letter SignedGovernor Martin (of North Carolina) directs an investigation into murders committed in the Cumberland Gap. He states that if Cherokee or Chickamauga Indians are responsible a military expedition will …
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The election of Indian Commissioners by Congress
03/21/1785 Letter, Type UndeterminedThese documents announce the election by Congress of Indian Commissioners.
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Congressional resolution regarding Indian Commissioners
03/15/1785 Contemporary Copy of LetterCongressional resolution regarding pay and responsibilities for Indian Commissioners.
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William Knox informs Martin of appointment
08/22/1788 LetterWilliam Knox forwards to Joseph Martin the Congressional resolve appointing him agent to the Chickasaw Nation.
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William Knox conveys Congressional resolutions to Martin
09/04/1788 Autograph Letter SignedWilliam Knox forwards copies of the resolves made by Congress on 1 September 1788 to Joseph Martin.
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Thomson provides true copy of Congressional resolution to William Knox
09/01/1788 Contemporaneous or Certified Copy (made for information of action)Congress resolves to request inquiry by the executive of North Carolina into the alleged hostilities perpetrated by John Sevier against the Cherokees. Certified true copy provided by Charles Thomson …
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Thomson provides true copy of Congressional resolution to William Knox
08/20/1788 Contemporaneous or Certified Copy (made for information of action)Charles Thomson provides a certified true copy of the Congressional appointment of Joseph Martin to William Knox.
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Thomson provides true copy of Congressional resolution to William Knox
08/14/1788 Contemporaneous or Certified Copy (made for information of action)Congress allocates funds to defray the costs associated with making treaty with the Southern Indians.
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Military command authority established for governor of western territories by Congress
08/12/1788 Contemporary Copy of LetterCongress resolves to establish military authority of the governor of the western territories. Congress resolves to have state militia and federal troops put at the disposal of the governor of the …
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Knox informs Martin of appointment
06/23/1788 Autograph Letter SignedKnox notifies Joseph Martin of his appointment as U.S. agent to the Cherokee Nation.
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Compiled List
09/12/1789 DocumentBulleted list of questions and statements. Mentioned "hawk notes" and the Pioneer Association of Cincinnati, an essay or writing of some type on the Historical Collections of Tuskcarawa Valley, a …
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Schedule of Pay and Rations
04/30/1790 Autograph Document SignedA schedule of pay and rations, Approved April 30, 1790. Lists dollars for each position and quantity of goods allocated for soldiers.
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