Northwest Territory Collection, M367
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Heavy Rains Affecting Winter Crops
Harris briefly relates personal and fort-related news to Hodgdon, mentioning the army's readiness to engage the Indians in war and the effects of the heavy rains on the winter grain crop.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Accounts; officers at Pittsburg; contagion eradicated
Mentions Britts' account. The officers are in operations in Pittsburg. Late contagion has been eradicated.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Instructions for Treaty with Northwest Indians
Instructions to Major General Anthony Wayne for holding a treaty with the Northwestern Indians and form of the Treaty. Based on Wayne's communication of 18 January, Knox notes that a treaty may be …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Compensation Request for Lost Horses
Arthur St. Clair requests monetary reimbursement for four horses lost during the campaign against the Miami Indians on November 4, 1791.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Treaty with the Western Indians
Articles of peace proposed in a treaty between the United States and the Northwest Indian tribes; later known as the Treaty of Ghent.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Recommendation for Quartermaster
Secretary Pickering asks Colonel Jeremiah Wadsworth whether Colonel Return Jonathan Meigs would make a good replacement for the Quarter Master General who recently resigned, i.e., James O'Hara
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Articles of Treaty Negotiations
Timothy Pickering - interim Secretary of War - provides General Wayne with instructions relative to the approaching treaty with the Indians.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Accounting for Military Clothing
Secretary Pickering instructs Meigs on the arrival and distribution of army clothing.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Request for Correct Accounting to the Quarter Master
Hodgdon requests that the previous quarter master general's accounts be made up to April 1, 1796. Any monies or bills received after that date will be posted to Hodgdon's account.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Report Regarding Suspected Traitors
Wayne relates to McHenry the movements of Thomas Powers and Victor de Collot, two enemy agents operating in the Northwest Territory, and tells of his conversation with Colonel William St. Clair.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Report on a Suspicious Person
St. Clair reports on the activities of a person suspected of disloyal activities in the West.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Report of Suspected Traitors
McHenry warns Wayne of the presence of three men (Thomas Powers, Victor de Collot and Joseph Warin) who intend to reconnoiter the United States' military position in the western country and encourage …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Recommendation of Thomas Lewis
Major General Anthony Wayne recommends Captain Thomas Lewis to Secretary James McHenry for service with Lord Dorchester.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367News from Fort Wayne
Major Hamtramck reports on current affairs at Fort Wayne, and adds that Major Henfrer is headed down the Wabash River to visit various Indian nations. Encloses returns of the garrison, and some …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Mail and Clothing
John Pierce acknowledges General Wilkinson's letter of January 26th, mentions the recent arrival of mail and newspapers, remarks on the Wilkinson family's safe arrival to Greenville and health, and …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367General Wayne Describes Intrigues
Wayne thanks McHenry for his recent letters and for providing him with information regarding statements made against him. Wayne also mentions the box of money and papers discovered by Elisha Winter.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Friendly Greetings
Dr. Charles Brown mentions in a brief letter that Hodgdon's friend Jones has paid the money owed him, that he is busy since many are on furlough, and that he hopes the General [Wayne?] will return …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Expressing a Desire for Minute Details
Pike writes of issues affecting Fort Massac and the western part of the Northwest territory. He acknowledges receiving Wilkinson's letter of May 6th. He will not make any improvements to the post.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Events at Fort Defiance
Major John Francis Hamtramck informs General Wilkinson that although Lieutenant Strong arrived safely at the Fort Defiance garrison with the food supplies, he is now stuck there because the river is …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Evacuation Orders
McHenry informs Wayne that the governor of Canada has instructed the British army's evacuation of Fort Miami, Fort Detroit and Fort Michilimackinac. McHenry requests that Wayne make an account of the …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Developments with Spain
General Wilkinson writes Capt. Zebulon Pike on the various issues affecting the western part of the Northwest territory. Lt. Thomas Underwood has received the pay for Pike's garrison as well as the …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Affirming Arthur St. Clair's Position in the Northwest Territory
McHenry confirms St. Clair's official position with Indian affairs in the Northwest territory, and states he expects St. Clair to personally attend the investigation into the murder of two Indians at …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Accounting Changes in the Quarter Master's Office
Hodgdon explains the manner in which the business of the quartermaster department of the United States War Office will be conducted in the future.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Accounting Changes
Hodgdon requests that the previous quarter master general's accounts be made up to April 1, 1796. Any monies or bills received after that date will be posted to Hodgdon's account.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Suspicious persons at Fort Washington
Harrison replies to McHenry's request for information on suspicious persons at Fort Washington, mentioning the actions of several men. Also informs him that the Spanish are planning on building a …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
