Northwest Territory Collection, M367
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Invitation to a Peace Treaty Between the United States and Indian Nations
George Rogers Clark and Richard Butler, acting as Commissioners of Indian Affairs, issue a notice of treaty to be held on 1 October 1785 with the Indians of the Western District Nations. This notice …
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Regarding the Protection of the Frontier
The Secretary of War, Henry Knox, acknowledges receiving the letter sent by this group of men from Kentucky and assures them that the President supports both protecting the frontiers against Indian …
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Call for Militia to Defend the Western Territory
The Secretary of War requests that the Governor of Virginia, [Beverley Randolph], and the President of Pennsylvania [Thomas Mifflin] provide 1000 and 500 militia, respectively, for the defense of the …
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Act of Congress Calling for Militia Defense of the Western Territory
Extract of a letter from George Washington to Arthur St. Clair, Governor of the Territory of the United States northwest of Ohio, and Superintendent of Indian Affairs for the Northwestern District. …
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Revocation of Authorization to Use Scouts
Henry Knox informs Arthur St. Clair that authority to call out scouts to protect the frontiers from possible Indian hostilities has been revoked by the government, in favor of the use of rangers.
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Request for Assistance with Supply Contractors
Henry Knox requests that Otho Williams assist contractors in sending supplies to General Josiah Harmar's army in the Northwest Territory. Harmar writes that he is having to pay out of his own purse …
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Reiteration of a Call for the Militia to the Northwest Territory
The Secretary of War, Henry Knox, reiterates to Brigadier General Josiah Harmar previously sent instructions for calling up the militia to defend the frontier against Indian hostilities and states …
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Notification of the Power to Call Upon the Militia
Secretary of War Henry Knox informs Robert Johnson, lieutenant of Woodford County, that his account of recent Indian hostilities in the area has been received and names those given authority to call …
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Instructions to Governor Blount Regarding the Treaty of Holston
Henry Knox instructs Governor Blount on the President's policies on Indian affairs in the territory south of the Ohio River, especially regarding the Cherokee Indians. He also requests that Blount …
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Instructions on the Change From the Use of Scouts to a Battalion
Henry Knox, relates to the Governor Randolph, the government's change from using scouts to protect the frontiers against Indian hostilities to raising an additional battalion of troops. Authorizes …
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Further Protection Offered to Russell County, Virginia
Extract of letter from Henry Knox authorizingVirginia's governor, Beverley Randolph, to organize militia for the purpose of protecting Russell County from Indian hostilities.
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Current Plans for the Protection of the Frontiers
Henry Knox, Secretary of War, informs Virginia's governor, Beverley Randolph, of the current plans for protecting the frontiers, including a proposed expedition of continental troops and county …
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Cover Letter to An Act to Regulate Trade and Intercourse with the Indian Tribes
Knox's cover letter to Arthur St. Clair regarding the new act to regulate trade with the Indians, which states that no fees related to trade are authorized.
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Circular to the Lieutenants of the Counties to Cease Use of Scouts
Letter from Henry Knox, Secretary of War, to the lieutenants of various counties in Pennsylvania, Virginia and Kentucky directing them to replace scouts with small group of rangers. It also includes …
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Authorization of Militia Use in Washington County, Pennsylvania
Letter acknowledges receiving a letter from inhabitants of Washington County, Pennsylvania, regarding recent Indian hostilities and authorizes the Lieutenant of Washington County to call up scouts if …
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Waggon Trip
Robert Butler informs Samuel Hodgdon of Mr. McKinnair's wagon going to Philadelphia, and the possibility that McKinnair can bring items back upon his return.
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View of the Present State of the Military Force of the United States
Henry Knox provides an analysis of the United States' military force, detailing the number of troops provided by each state and the number of troops needed.
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St. Clair Warns the Wyandots about the Shawnee and Miami
St. Clair recounts to the Half King and the chiefs of the Wyandot Indians the hostile attitude of the Shawnee and Miami Indians toward the United States and recommends Colonel Thomas Procter as …
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Reimbursement for rangers
Secretary Knox reminds the lieutenants of Westmoreland, Fayette, Washington and Alleghany Counties, Pennsylvania, and Ohio County, Virginia, to submit to Congress requests for monetary reimbursement …
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President's Speech Regarding Peace with Indian Nations
Discussed ongoing hostilities b/w "white men and red men". Assured Indians of U.S. government military superiority and the ability to obliterate the Native American Indians if the gov't was pushed to …
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Petition to Raise a Military Force in Kentucky
Knox requests Scott raise a military force in Kentucky for an expedition against the Miami and Wea Indians along the Wabash River and provides detailed instructions on how to organize the militia and …
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Letter to the Governor of Southwest Territory
Largely illegible letter from Secretary Knox to Governor William Blount of Southwest Territory.
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Instructions to the Secretary of War
Prior to his trip through the southern states, President Washington relays to Knox instructions regarding proposed operations in the territories northwest and south of the Ohio River, and approves of …
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Indian attacks on Cumberland settlements
Letter regarding Native American attacks on the Cumberland settlements in the frontier south of the Ohio River. Knox requests that Blount insist on immediate punishment. Blount is governor of …
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Estimated Costs for Campaign Against the Indians
Estimate of the money required by the Quarter Master Department before July 1, 1791, in order to make the necessary preparations for an upcoming campaign against Indians
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