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Objections to Obtaining Land from the Wabash Indians
12/10/1790 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
Knox states his objections to St. Clair's proposal to obtain land from the Wabash Indians. He warns that, at this time, obtaining lands from the Wabash would give the people of Georgia, the Yazoo …
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Misgivings Regarding the Announcement of Troop Movements
11/04/1790 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
Washington expresses misgivings about Governor St. Clair announcing troop movements to the British garrison at Detroit prior to execution, "since the Indians through that channel might receive such …
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Matters of pay; government removal to Philadelphia; pay reductions; the lottery
09/02/1790 Typed Document
From Headquarters Fort Washington, Harmar mentions that punctual payments always ensure discipline. Is happy that Congress had determined to remove to Philadelphia. Will discontinue forwarded …
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Location of capital; Alexander McGillivray and Creek Chiefs' visit to New York
07/17/1790 Typed Document
Mr. Finney begs Harmar to accept thanks. Is pleased that Captain Beatty has nearly accomplished his business. Was acquainted with Major Jackson as a clever fellow, but his recent conduct leaves his …
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Loan from Holland; admission of Kentucky; Northwest Indians
12/08/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
President Washington reports that Holland has provided a loan of three million florins. Kentucky is to become a state. Discusses the frequent incursions made on frontier settlements by certain …
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List of officers and soldiers of the Virginia line on continental establishment to obtain titles to certain lands lying northwest of Ohio River
09/15/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Transmits list of officers and soldiers of the Virginia line on continental establishment to obtain titles to certain lands lying northwest of Ohio River between Miami and Sciota River.
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Letter Citation
11/10/1790 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
Cited in Washington to Knox, 11/19/1790. Knox informs Washington that no news of any material interest regarding Harmar's expedition is yet received. He expresses his anxiety over the lack of …
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Letter Citation
03/03/1790 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
Cited in Knox to Harmar, 06/07/1790.
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Information Respecting Ensign Seayres
07/01/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox expresses thanks for information respecting Ensign Seayres. The the appointment is for the son of the late Colonel John Seayres, and will thank Randolph to forward the same to Thomas Seayres.
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Indian Attacks
05/01/1790 Contemporary Copy of Letter
St. Clair mentioned Miami Nation hostilities and alliance with British traders. Advised punishment of hostile Indians for their depredations on frontier settlers and the raids on the Ohio river.
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Guidance on how to direct vengeance on the Indian perpetrators of mischief on Ohio River
06/07/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Notes that depredations committed by some Indians on the Ohio River has caused considerable alarm. Notes that the perpetrators are like the same who have committed past mischief. Has consulted with …
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General Statement of Indian Policy
01/04/1790 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
In a comprensive statement of Indian policies, Knox discusses the cost of war and peace with the Indian Nations along the Southwestern frontier. He speculates on the size of an army necessary to …
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General Orders: On Unsoldier-Like Behavior
10/18/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Expresses mortification at the unsoldier-like behavior of many of the men in the army, who make it a practice to straggle from camp in search of plunder. Harmar forbids this practice. Guards will be …
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General Orders: Conduct of Brigade Major Ormsby
10/23/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Harmar recognizes the conduct of Brigade Major Ormsby, in rallying a party of militia and firing upon savages, whereby he destroyed several of them and expresses his thanks. Although they have been …
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General Orders to Kentucky and Pennsylvania militia
11/04/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Harmar says the order and regularity of the militia on their return to the Ohio River was highly commendable. Notwithstanding losses, notes the destruction of corn and vegetables, and killing of 100 …
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General Court Martial of David Core and Michael Graff
08/25/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Proceedings of general court martial of which Major John F. Hamtramck was President, was held at Fort Knox, Post Vincennes for the trial of David Core, Artillery and Michael Graff, Infantry, have been …
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Funds to discharge arrears due Virginia line in hands of pay master general
09/28/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Funds to discharge arrears due Virginia line in hands of pay master general, with instructions to remit to John Hopkins, esquire, Commissioner of Loans for Virginia.
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Extract from the proceedings of Colonel Timothy Pickering with the Seneca Indians, held at Tioga Point
11/21/1790 Printed Document
Red Jacket relates past frauds by United States and the hardships caused by parting with the lands. Sends this message hoping that President Washington can make their seats easy. Hopes that the chain …
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Expedition report from Major John Doughty
04/17/1790 Typed letter
Major Doughty reports on his expedition on Ohio, Mississippi and Tennessee Rivers. Lots of ice on Ohio river made it impossible for Doughty to proceed. He sent men forward on land. Details of rowing …
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Estimate of the Expenditure for the Civil List of the United States, on the Present Establishment for the Year 1790.
01/05/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Estimate of the Expenditure for the Civil List of the United States, on the Present Establishment for the Year 1790. Includes expenditures for Department of War, Government of Western Territory, …
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Employing Scouts for Kentucky
04/03/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
From most information received, Indians still continue depredations on frontiers. Knox encloses same authority and discretionary power for employing Scouts for Kentucky as were sent on March 3d to …
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Documents relating to claims against the late Quarter Master's Department
12/07/1790 Printed Document
Anspach says that he has been too ill to attend to any business. Will collect documents relating to claims against the late Quarter Master's Department.
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Displeasure with Harmar's Performance
11/19/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Washington expresses extreme displeasure with Harmar's expedition against the Wabash Indians. He notes that he expected little from the moment he heard Harmar was a drunkard. He expected less when he …
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Directions Regarding Monies for Payment of Invalids
05/24/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Received directions regarding monies for payment of invalids and the drafts that may be drawn. Also received directions regarding seizures: a due account of which will be forwarded.
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Court of Spain accedes to right of navigation on Mississippi
09/21/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Through Dr. Craigie and Mr. Daniel Parker, Hamilton reports that Mr. De Miranda has conversed with the Marquis Del Campo, Spanish Minister to Great Britain, that the Court of Spain has acceded to the …
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