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A Talk from the Head-men and Chiefs of the Lower Creek Nation to the Commissioners of the United States, of Indian Affairs in the Southern Department.
05/23/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Received talk from Mr. George Galphin. Cannot provide answer because of separate talks with Alexander McGillivray. Lament that some have "gone out" [to commit violence] and say they cannot be …
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A Talk from the Chiefs, Head-men, and Warriors of the Lower Creek Nation.
06/01/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Begins with expressions of friendship; and it was never intended to hurt white people. Note that "at our first meeting at the sea side, for the benefit of trade, we gave our land as far as the water …
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A statement of the Troops in the service of the United States.
08/08/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
A statement of the Troops in the service of the United States. The establishment, as directed to be raised and organized by the acts of Congress, 3 October 1787. Includes a Regiment of Infantry, …
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A report on the Treaty of Fort Harmar, concluded with several of the Indian Nations
05/02/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
St. Clair presents the treaties concluded with several of the Indian Nations in January 1789. Discusses extension of northern boundary to the 41st degree of north latitude, which was not accomplished …
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A quit claim from the Four Nations of Indians acknowledging payment and cession of claims
08/04/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Sachems, chiefs, and Warriors of the Mohawk, Onondago, Cuyahuga, and Tuscarora nations, have read papers passed in council at Buffalo Creek between Five Nations and Oliver Phelps; having given up to …
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A Message to the Chickasaw Nation of Indians
09/13/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
A message to the Chickasaw nation of Indians, from the commissioners plenipotentiary for restoring and establishing peace and amity between the United States of America and all the Indian nations …
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A great talk by Warriors and Chiefs of Cherokee nation assembled at Chota
05/19/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Begins with an apology for misunderstandings and for the actions of their rash inconsiderate young men. Wish to live in peace with neighbors. Mentions Tennessee, Highwassee, Telliquo, and Ammoah. …
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12/15/1789 Contemporary Printed Copy of Letter/Document (other than PL/PD)
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09/12/1789 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
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[No. 100] Request to Devise Plan for Exploring Missouri River
12/20/1789 Typed letter
Knox asks that the subject be retained by Harmar as a profound secret. Asks that Harmar devise a plan for exploring the branch of the Mississippi called the Missouri River up to its source and all its …
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[An estimate of the expenses of an army for one year, including the general staff, field and company officers, and five thousand and forty non-commissioned officers and privates.]
12/31/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Estimate of the expenses of an army for one year, including the general staff, field and company officers, and five thousand and forty non-commissioned officers and privates.
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Weekly Return of Monies Received and Paid
05/17/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Whipple encloses weekly return of monies received and paid in the district to the 15th instant. Last letter provided incorrect amount for first moitey of invalid pensioners of New Hampshire. Amount of …
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Weekly Account of Cash and Payment of Invalids
03/07/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Encloses weekly account of cash and a list of persons sued. Has proceeded in payment of invalids.
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Virginia Military Land Warrants
08/10/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Virginia Military Land Warrants.
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Transmittal of Several Estimates
01/20/1790 Printed Document
Transmittal of several estimates signed by Colonel Timothy Pickering, late Quarter Master General
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The speech of the Cornplanter, Half-Town, and the Great-Tree, Chiefs and Councillors of the Seneca nation, to the Great Councillor of the Thirteen Fires.
12/01/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Refers to Washington as the town destroyer. Wish to open their hearts. Mention Treaty of Fort Stanwix. Mentions the resentment toward Six Nations for supporting British during Revolutionary War. …
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The reply of the President of the United States to the speech of the Cornplanter, Half-Town, and Great-Tree, Chiefs and Councillors of the Seneca nation of Indians.
12/29/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Asks that his speech be kept in remembrance of the friendship of the United States. Asks that the miseries of the late war be forgotten. Acknowledges difficulties with sales of land; notes that …
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The President to Piamingo and Chickasaw Nation
12/30/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Notes that Major Doughty was sent to brighten the chain of friendship with United States and to assure of firm adherence to Treaty of Hopewell. United States does not want any Chickasaw lands. Mr. …
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Stores at New London and Other Business
04/15/1790 Autograph Letter Signed
Powder and lead will be shipped from West Point to Richmond. Knox mentions the report of public stores at New London. The payment of invalids pensions has been increased, and any in arrears will …
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Speech of President Washington to House and Senate
01/08/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
In an address to Congress George Washington discusses the importance of common defense and need to be prepared for war; mentions dashed hopes for peace with certain tribes of Indians; mentions that it …
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Speech from Speaker, attended by House of Representatives, to President Washington
01/14/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Reciprocate congratulations on accession of North Carolina; express concurrence with Washington's sentiments on agriculture, commerce, manufactures. Express support for measures that might obviate ill …
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Selection as collector to pay pensions to invalids at Providence Rhode Island
02/04/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Olney has been selected by the President to pay pensions to invalids for the space of one year.
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Security of the Frontier and Employment of Scouts
07/29/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Discusses protection on the frontier against Indian incursions. Suggests that Shawanese and outcast Cherokees may be perpetrators. President Washington has ordered extirpation of banditti. General …
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Secretary of War to General Harmar
07/20/1790 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
Thanks for "break[ing] up the next of vagabond Indians near Scioto" and encouraged Harmar to pursue them until they are eliminated. Discussed methods for transporting and obtaining provisions. Knox …
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Secretary of War reports to the President of the U.S. Senate on the Harmar Expedition
12/08/1790 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
Knox submits information pertaining to Harmar's expedition to the U.S. Senate. This is a cover letter to the report.
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