John Adams Papers
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Discussion of Current European Politics
John Adams sends to Henry Knox a letter in which he discusses European politics.
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Report on Public Opinion & New Indian Campaign
Thanks Adams for the use of his estate at Bush Hill near Philadelphia, as it provides relief from the summer heat in the city. Reports on various hostile remarks being published about Adams and his …
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Reply to and Comments on News of Public Opinion of Paine & Indian Campaign
Acknowledges & replies to Knox's sentiments in his last letter, including the state of public opinion in New York newspapers and the fall from grace of [Thomas?] Paine. Inquires after Knox's family & …
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Relief of the Sick at Bush Hill and Other News
Informs Adams that all of the sick at Bush Hill seem to be recovering nicely from their fevers. Thanks Adams again for the pleasurable stay at Bush Hill, and professes that the Knox family will be …
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On the Sickness of Lucy Knox, & the Inadequacy of the Adams House in Philadelphia
Admits that Adams' steward and his children have recovered, but that Lucy Knox is dangerously ill. Apologizes to Adams that the house Knox has procured for him in Philadelphia is not what he deserves, …
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Family News, Especially of Sickness at Bush Hill
Knox describes how he has been sick recently, along with the family of Adams' steward (Knox & family being lodged at Adams' estate outside Philadelphia, Bush Hill, at this time). Exchanges various …
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Family News & Business
Notes that Adams' steward has recovered from illness. Knox's son Marcus has died.
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Payments Made by the Treasurer for the Use of the War Department, 3 March 1791 to 31 March 1792
Lists payments to various individuals by name, date, and amount; summarizes totals to each contractor and overall total at end of document. Concludes by stating that advances were made "by the Bank …
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Master of Trade House to Serve the Creek Indians of Georgia
Secretary Pickering appoints Edward Price as the factor of a trading house on the St. Mary's River, GA, which has been established by Congress to supply the Creek Indians with goods. Sets forth …
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Master of a Trade House to Serve the Indians of the Southwestern Territory
Secretary Pickering appoints James Byers as the factor of a trading house in the Southwestern Territory, which has been established by Congress as the second of two experimental trading posts set up …
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Transcript of Talks Between Different Indian Chiefs & Secretary of War on Necessity of Peace Between Tribes
McHenry, on behalf of President Washington, advises all the Indians assembled to not go to war with each other. The representatives of the tribes then comment on this advice and on peace-making among …
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The President's Response to Chickasaw Concerns Over Boundaries, Garrisons, and Various Issues
McHenry transmits the president's thoughts about the concerns expressed by the Indians in the conference of November 24, 1796. He says the president will do what he can to prevent white encroachment, …
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Talk of the Chickasaws Held with the Secretary of War
According to the treaty, the Chickasaws want to know when the Spanish will evacuate the post and the post will be destroyed to prevent further occupation by US troops. A lawsuit against South Carolina …
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Speech by John Watts, Cherokee Chief, Concerning Peace & Boundaries with U.S.
Notes that peace has faithfully been observed since a 1795 conference, though whites have killed Indians since then; expresses sorrow that these whites have not been punished. Describes the …
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Speech at Conference with Indian Chiefs, Treaty Cannot Be Amended
McHenry's speech to the assembled chiefs, on behalf of the president. Tribes represented: Wiandots [Wyandots], Delawares, Shawanees [Shawnees], Ottawas, Chippewas, Putawatimies, Miamis, Eel River, …
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Response to Cherokee John Watts' Concerns Over Boundaries, Etc.
McHenry speaks on behalf of the president, who says he is pleased by the Indians' inclinations toward peace. Notes he is sending Silas Dinsmoor, an Indian agent, to live among them. Says that the …
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Request for Marking of Boundary Between White & Indian Lands
The chiefs of the Chickasaw have assembled to receive word from the president of the United States, as directed. They also express worry over settlers building up on their borders. To prevent …
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Regarding the Teaching of Artillery & Engineering Principles at West Point
Refers to incident at West Point which resulted in a court of inquiry for the commandant and the resignation of a subordinate officer; McHenry notes the trouble to which he has gone to conciliate the …
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Regarding Instructions for Cooperating with Stephen Hillis, New Tennessee Paymaster & Storekeeper
Attaches a copy of the instructions to Stephen Hillis, new paymaster & military storekeeper for Tennessee. Asks Henley to inventory all public stores which he has care of, and deliver said inventory …
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Protest Against U.S. Encroachment of Territory at Chickasaw Bluffs
Chickasaw delegation continues to protest the U.S. plans to install a garrison at Chickasaw Bluffs after the Spanish garrison is evacuated from that place. Submits documentation that proves U.S. …
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President's Reply to Concerns of the Choctaw Delegation of December 16
James McHenry responds on behalf of the president, saying that he does not know if the boundaries described by the Choctaw chief are the same ones decided upon in the Treaty of Hopewell, but that he …
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On the Appointment of an Envoy to Trade, Negotiate & Civilize the Creek Indians
Informs the president that the Creek Indians now in negotiations with U.S. commissioners desire a representative to arrange trade, explain boundaries and criminal procedures as they relate to the …
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On Personal Enemies, Especially James Wilkinson
Reports to Wayne on Wayne's personal enemies, especially including Gen. James Wilkinson.
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On Breaking Alliance with British, and Establishing Friendship with United States
Indian chief Blue Jacket, of the Shawnees, relates how he and his people once fought for the British, having been urged to do so by them; now cites deception by the British and wishes only friendship …
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List of the Officers in the U.S. Army; Regulations for Recruitment
A copy of the roster of all U.S. Army officers, divided into categories of general officers, dragoons, artillerists & engineers, 4 regiments of infantry, and unattached surgeons' mates. Followed by a …
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