Northwest Territory Collection, M367
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Estimate of the Expenses for Frontier Defenses
Report of the number of men supplied and an estimate of expenses incurred by counties in Pennsylvania and Virginia and posts in the territories northwest and south of the Ohio.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Decisive Action Against the Indians on the Frontier
Henry Knox's report to the President discusses the coming year's goals of peace in the frontiers and explains in detail how best to meet those goals, using both peaceful and military measures. He …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Claim of Nicholas Reile
Requests that Howell look into Nicholas Reile's claim for services rendered by his son, John Peter Reile.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Campaign against Northwest Indians
Knox writes St. Clair - Governor of Northwest Territory - regarding the government's Indian policies in the territory northwest of the Ohio River and the forthcoming campaign against the hostile …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Authorization for the Lieutenants of Pennsylvania, Virginia and Kentucky to Raise Forces
Authorized and instructed lieutenants of Washington, Westmoreland and Allegheny Counties, Pennsylvania, and Harrison, Randolph, Ohio, Monongahalia, Kenhawa Counties, Virginia, as well as John Brown, …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Affirmation of Protection of the Frontiers
Knox reaffirms the government's desire to protect those on the frontier from hostilities, and informs them that they will be requested to take offensive measures against the Indians.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367A Warning to the Seneca Nation
Reminds the leaders and warriors of the Seneca and other of the Six Nations that the United States desires to live peaceably with the Indians in the Western Territories and requests that they accept …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367A Warning to the Delaware Nation
St. Clair recounts the hostile attitude of the Shawnee and Miami Indians toward the United States. Relying on the friendship of the Delaware, St. Clair recommends Colonel Thomas Procter as emissary.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367A Warning Against Retaliation in Georgia
Knox instructs Georgia's Governor Telfair not to retaliate against the Creek Indians for their recent act of revenge for the murder of a Cusitah Indian. Quotes A. McGillivray's letter regarding …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367A Schedule of the Expense of Thirty Days of Corps
A schedule of the expence of a corps of 760 noncommissioned and privates, mounted volunteers, calculated on a scale of 30 days from the point of departure.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367[Plan for the Corps of Levies]
Document describes the manner in which two thousand recruits will be raised and arranged into two regiments for the purpose of protecting the frontiers. Provided details of the rank and type of …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367[No. 19] Regarding a Letter Sent to Pennsyvlania Counties
Coverpage stating enclosure contains letters to Lieutenants of several Pennsylvania counties.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367[Instructions to Colonel Thomas Procter]
Commissioned Procter to act as an emissary to the Miami and Wabash Indians and provided detailed instructions on his role in getting the tribes to come to Fort Washington to negotiate peace. Public …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Vouchers and supplies and Major Adair skirmish with Indians
Forwarded by General Putnam a box containing vouchers of clothing, hospital and Indian department. Mentions that Commander in Chief has given instructions to General Wilkinson to order bushels of …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Supply Request From Fort Washington
Wilkinson requests that several items be added to the previous order of supplies and two oxen be readied to move with the detachment.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Speech to Northwest Indians
Speech of Rufus Putnam, Agent to General Washington, for the purpose of treating with the Indians Northwest of the Ohio, and concluding a peace with the same. Indian tribes include the Delaware, …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Payment for St. Clair's horses killed during the Expedition of November 4, 1792
General Arthur St. Clair documents the horses killed during the fighting with the Indians of November 4th, 1792. Three horses killed were his private property. Losses amounted to $600. One horse was …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Military supplies
Jacob Boone confirms that he sent Samuel Hodgdon - Quartermaster - 100 bags and one keg of shrub for General Wilkinson via Amos Seemer, a contractor, in March.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Defensive Measures Along the Northwestern Territory
Secretary Knox believes that the defense of the frontiers demands instant attention and asks about defensive measures being taken in Kentucky, Muskinghum and Galliapolis, and Pittsburgh.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Schedule of Payments Made at the Requisition of the Quartermaster General.
A schedule of the payments made at the requisition of the Quartermaster General.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Report from Fort Washington near Cincinnati
Reports that Commander in Chief of Army has arrived, encamped below the town, waiting further orders. Very busy forwarding forage to the outposts. Makes mention of Doctor Brown in Kentucky. Asks for a …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Report from Fort Washington
Harris reports that Indians remain peaceable. Mentions Mr. Colesworthy. Harris says he is very busy and does not have time to write him. Letter from Mr Bissell to this family enclosed. Mentions …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Pay matters; Colonel Hamtramck account; death of poor Herleman
Received letters. Will assist Colonel Hamtramck in settlement of his account. Mentions deranged pay, death of Herleman. Has obtained his private effects; will deliver to his wife.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Papers gone forward; scrape with Indians; Yellow Fever in Philadelphia
Papers have gone with the grand convoy to Head Quarters. Was fired upon coming in by Indians. One dragoon killed. Mr. Britt paid the balance of pay returned in his account. Howell's account of the …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
