Misc Mss
17 documents
Letter from the Secretary at War to John Dickinson, President of Pennsylvania, asking that John Hith, formerly of the Pennsylvania Line, be given proper care
Letter, signed by Henry Knox, asks for care for John Hilt, formerly of the Pennsylvania Line, as an object of great humanity, and since he is in every respect helpless, Knox asks that he be properly …
Misc MssLetter to the Secretary at War
Letter, discusses list of officers appointed in Rhode Island; discuesses recruiting service.
Misc MssRelocation of the War Office
William Knox writes the Quartermaster General's upcoming move of the War Office to new quarters.
Misc MssMoving the War Office from Carpenter's Hall
William Knox writes the Quartermaster General on the moving of the War Office out of Carpenters Hall. Also discusses recruiting for a new company.
Misc MssSpeech to the Wabash and Illinois tribes
Speech to the Wabash and Illinois tribes, following a treaty, by General Rufus Putnam. Discusses opening communication with other tribes, including the Miami, Delaware, Shawnee and Wyandot. Also …
Misc MssLetter to William Shippen and James Hutchinson requesting examination of pension applicant
Letter; asks that doctors examine a pension applicant John Blackburn, and certify the nature of his disability.
Misc MssSpeech to the Senecas
Letter, advises Cornplanter of the President's continued confidence and friendship.
Misc MssReassures that the President Loves His Red Children
Wants to reassure the chief that the President heard him talk, and that the President's door is always open to the just complaints of his red children. He will give him a written instrument, which he …
Misc MssManaging Finances Difficult for Indian Agents
Letter, discusses difficulties Indian Agents have in accounting for funds; discusses gifts to Indian Chiefs.
Misc MssSpeech of the Little Turtle to the President of the United States John Adams regarding a proposal for exchange of land
Speech of Little Turtle. He thanks the Great Spirit for giving him opportunity to speak with President of United States John Adams. He speaks on behalf of the nine nations, who know that Little Turtle …
Misc MssReply of the President of the United States as issued by the Secretary of War
Document, Reply of President Adams to Little Turtle. President thanks the Great Spirit and has seriously deliberated on what Little Turtle has said. Is satisfied with sentiments expressed respecting …
Misc MssUS Flag for the Cherokee Nation
Letter directs that a US flag be given to the Cherokee Nation.
Misc MssOpinion regarding an official printer for the president
Discussed question of appointing an official printer for national gazette. Stated Constitution authorized the President to nominate a printer. Chase supported the proposal to authorize a public …
Misc MssNeed for a Presidential Printer and Gazette
President Adams discusses the need for an official President's printer and a government gazette..
Misc Mss[Confidence] Opinion regarding an official printer for the president
Asked for opinion concerning the appointment of a printer to the president.
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