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Virginia: Cession of Western Land Claims.
03/01/1784 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
Virginia Cession of Western Land Claims in the Ohio Territory based on Act of Congress which recommended to the several states having claims to waste and unappropriated lands in the Western Country a …
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Supplying the troops being raised by the state of Pennsylvania by act of Congress
08/19/1784 Printed or published transcription/modern copy
Discusses the issuance of warrants to contractors for supplying the troops being raised by the state of Pennsylvania by act of Congress. [Robert Morris to Joseph Carleton] Office of Finance, 19th …
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Stategic Situation in the Western Territories
11/26/1784 Printed transcription/modern copy of letter
Writing as member of Continental Congress to the Superintendent of the War Office, Monroe discusses the military-strategic situation in the Western Territories and along the Mississippi River. Notes …
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Resolution for disposing damaged powder at West Point New York
07/30/1784 Printed or published transcription/modern copy
From Philadelphia, Charles Thomson informs Robert Morris and Joseph Carleton that he encloses resolution passed by committee of States for disposing of damaged powder at West Point New York.
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Resignation of Brigadier General James Wilkinson
1784 Printed or published transcription/modern copy
Wilkinson submits his resignation as Brigadier General of the Pennsylvania militia and recommends his successor. [ Gen. James Wilkinson to Pres. Dickinson, 1784 ] Sir, I shall offer no apology …
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Report from Fort Pitt, on Indian shore, Western side of Alleghany River
12/05/1784 Letter Signed
Harmar reports the arrival of troop detachments at Fort Pitt, his intentions for marching his troops down the Ohio to the Treaty at Fort McIntosh, and the numbers of troops in his command. Writes of …
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Rendezvous for the recruits being raised by the Executive of Pennsylvania
08/18/1784 Printed or published transcription/modern copy
Informs Morris of the place of rendezvous for the recruits being raised by the Executive of Pennsylvania and recommends that temporary contracts be put in place to supply them with provisions. …
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Officers required to command Pennsylvania's quota of militia
07/28/1784 Printed or published transcription/modern copy
[Carleton (War Office) to Pres. Dickinson] War Office, July 28th, 1784 Sir, In obedience to the act of Congress of the 3d June last, I do myself the honor to inform your Excellency that the …
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Lieutenant Colonel Josiah Harmar acceptance of appointment as Commandant for the protection of the Northwest Frontier
08/16/1784 Printed or published transcription/modern copy
Harmar's acceptance of his appointment by the Executive Council of Pennsylvania as Commandant for the protection of the Northwest Frontier. [Lt. Col. Josiah Harmar to Pres. Dickinson] …
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Lieutenant Colonel Harmar reports that the Artillery and an infantry company of his command have marched for Fort Pitt
09/25/1784 Printed transcription/modern copy of letter
Harmar reports that the Artillery and an infantry company of his command have marched for Fort Pitt. Lt. Col. Josiah Harmar to Pres. Dickinson, 1784 Philadelphia, September 25th, 1784 Sir, I …
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Knox's Terms for Appointment as Secretary of War
01/03/1784 Letter
From West Point, New York, Henry Knox sends to George Washington a letter indicating the terms under which he'd be willing to accept a future appointment. Asks that pay be equivalent to that of Major …
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Copies of enlistments of the troops raised in Pennsylvania
10/01/1784 Printed transcription/modern copy of letter
Harmar transmits copies of the enlistments of the troops raised in Pennsylvania and reports two companies of his command have marched for Fort Pitt. Lt. Col. Harmar to Pres. Dickinson, 1784 …
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Collection and transfer of funds
04/29/1784 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Council upon St. Clair to expedite the collection and transfer of funds. Council, upon considering the exhausted state of the Treasury, and that the public exigencies were such as to call for an …
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Certification that officers have taken oath of allegiance to the state of Pennsylvania
08/25/1784 Printed transcription/modern copy of letter
Harmar reports that his officers have taken the oath of allegiance to the state of Pennsylvania.
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10/14/1784 Type Undetermined
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Treaty with the Cherokee Indians conducted at Hopewell, South Carolina, on the Keowee 1785.
11/29/1785 Printed transcription/modern copy of letter
U.S. Commissioners of Indian Affairs conducted treaty with the headmen and warriors of the Cherokee Nation. Treaty between Benjamin Hawkins, Andrew Pickens, Joseph Martin, and Lachlan McIntosh, …
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Treaty at Galphinton with the Creeks
11/12/1785 Letter
U.S. Commissioners for Indian Affairs in tandem with the Indian Commissioners for the State of Georgia issue this treaty at Galphinton between themselves and the warriors of Creek Nation. Georgia …
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The Headmen Produce their Map and Tassel Addresses the Commissioners
11/26/1785 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Discussion on the boundaries. Colonel Richard Henderson called a liar in his dealings. Commissioners point out that Henderson is dead and say that the country believes it has long since been sold. …
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Rufus King encourages Knox to accept nomination to Secretary at War
03/13/1785
Rufus King sends to Henry Knox a letter acknowledging the insufficiency of the salary of Secretary of War. But King asks Knox to consider reimbursement for travel and rent to assuage any inclinations …
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Resolutions of Congress for raising new regiment; & Council request for names of officers willing to continue service under present circumstance
05/10/1785 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Secretary Armstrong sends to Lieutenant Colonel Harmar a letter enclosed with congressional resolutions pertaining to raising a new regiment. Additionally, Armstrong provides the following direction …
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Resolution of Congress setting the deadline for military claims
11/02/1785 Printed or published transcription/modern copy
Congress establishes the deadline for receiving claims from Revolutionary War veterans at 1 August 1786. Notice of this deadline must be made in all states for a period no less than six months.
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Request for time to draw map of country
11/25/1785 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Headmen request paper and pencil and to be left to themselves in order to draw up a map of their country.
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Report on the proceedings at Treaty of Hopewell
12/30/1785 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hawkins and Pickens report on the treaty proceedings at Hopewell with the Cherokees and Treaty talks with the Creeks. Refers to Creek leader Alexander McGillivray, a half breed with strong connections …
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Report of a Committee to whom was referred a Letter of the 18th, from the Secretary at war.
07/20/1785 Printed or published document
Resolution of Congress authorizing Secretary at War to direct Lieutenant Colonel Josiah Harmar to "use his best endeavors" to retain the Pennsylvania troops in service past their enlistments.
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Report from Lieutenant Colonel Josiah Harmar to Jonathan Dickinson on status of troops, equipment and fort, and relations with Indians
01/15/1785
Lt.Col Josiah Harmar reports to President John Dickinson on his utilization of Pennsylvania Troops at Fort McIntosh as well as the Indian reaction to the recently commenced United States treaty with …
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