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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
09/21/1785 LetterbookLetter, 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 …
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Letter to the Secretary at War
02/14/1788 LetterbookLetter, discusses list of officers appointed in Rhode Island; discuesses recruiting service.
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Relocation of the War Office
09/08/1791 Autograph Letter SignedWilliam Knox writes the Quartermaster General's upcoming move of the War Office to new quarters.
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Moving the War Office from Carpenter's Hall
09/01/1791 Autograph Letter SignedWilliam Knox writes the Quartermaster General on the moving of the War Office out of Carpenters Hall. Also discusses recruiting for a new company.
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Speech to the Wabash and Illinois tribes
09/29/1792 DocumentSpeech 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 …
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Letter to William Shippen and James Hutchinson requesting examination of pension applicant
02/07/1793 LetterbookLetter; asks that doctors examine a pension applicant John Blackburn, and certify the nature of his disability.
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Speech to the Senecas
1794 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter, advises Cornplanter of the President's continued confidence and friendship.
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Reassures that the President Loves His Red Children
1794 LetterWants 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 …
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Copy of a page from a Joshua Humphries letterbook
06/05/1795 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses Jonathan Humphries' and Josiah Fox's roll in planning and constructing the early frigates.
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Managing Finances Difficult for Indian Agents
03/10/1796 LetterbookLetter, discusses difficulties Indian Agents have in accounting for funds; discusses gifts to Indian Chiefs.
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Speech of the Little Turtle to the President of the United States John Adams regarding a proposal for exchange of land
02/07/1798 Letterbook CopySpeech 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 …
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Reply of the President of the United States as issued by the Secretary of War
02/20/1798 LetterbookDocument, 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 …
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US Flag for the Cherokee Nation
02/15/1799 Letter SignedLetter directs that a US flag be given to the Cherokee Nation.
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Opinion regarding an official printer for the president
04/28/1800 Autograph LetterDiscussed 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 …
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Need for a Presidential Printer and Gazette
04/23/1800 Letter SignedPresident Adams discusses the need for an official President's printer and a government gazette..
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[Confidence] Opinion regarding an official printer for the president
04/28/1800 Draft LetterAsked for opinion concerning the appointment of a printer to the president.
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