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Troops Should Immediately Descend the Ohio
07/07/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox reports on the progress of the levies and notes that a corps of volunteers from Kentucky can join the expedition if they are needed. He also reports on the availability of rations, clothing, and …
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Troops Marching to Fort Washington
09/22/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox acknowledges receipt of two of St. Clair's letters and informs of several troop movements toward Fort Washington.
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Troops in the Service of the United States.
01/22/1791 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
Statement of the number of troops in the service of the United States in Georgia and on the Western Frontiers.
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Troops Detained on the Upper Parts of the Ohio
08/25/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox complains that if the troops are unable to descend the Ohio because of a want of boats and provisions, the reposibility for the delay is Hodgdon's.
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Troops & Supplies for the Expedition
06/30/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox reports on the progress of sundry battalions and the availability of supplies, equipage, and provisions for the expedition against the Western Indians.
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Treaty with the New Emperor of Morocco
03/03/1791 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
In response to the terms of a treaty with the new Emperor of Morocco, $20,000 is appopriated to be paid from the revenue earned by duties on domestic distilled spirits and on such spirits imported …
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The Western Country Will Swarm, Etc.
04/22/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Howell reports on a number of accounting matters dealing with arrearages, bounties, and the shortage of gold. The recruiting effort seems successful in a number of states and levies are so plentiful …
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The Proceedings Should be Closed
09/22/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
General St. Clair informs Warren that evidence from Kentucky will probably not come forward so the evidence before the court is complete and the proceedings should be closed.
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The President's Apprehension
10/13/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox expresses his wish that the operations of the army on the frontier will be successful. He warns of the apprehension of the President with regard to the detention of the troops on the upper parts …
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The Pivot Upon Which All Things Turn
04/15/1791 Autograph Letter Signed
Knox reminds General Butler that the public is depending upon him to raise the two new battalions in Maryland and Virginia. Colonel Hall has declined, so Colonel Darke must be appointed
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Ten Lottery Tickets, Etc.
05/27/1791 Typed letter
General Harmar wants Howell to buy him ten New York Lottery tickets and send him the numbers thereof. Captains Asheton, Bradford, and Mc Curdy should send the returns of clothing of the men discharged …
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Take the Command of General St. Clair, Etc.
04/08/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
General Butler should locate the person commanding the Virginia battalion and give him the necessary money and orders. Colonel Rawlings has declined the Maryland battalion but might accept the …
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Surgeon's Mate James Woodhouse
05/22/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
James Woodhouse has been appointed a Surgeon's Mate to Major Clarke's battalion of levies and is to report to Fort Pitt to assume his duties.
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Support for the Surveyors
09/08/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox has designated Joseph Ellicott and his brother Andrew as the surveyors who will run the line between the United States and the Creek Nation of Indians. Major Call and his troops are ordered to …
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Successful Engagement with the Enemy
06/28/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
General Scott reports on a successful engagement with the savages in which his officers and men acted with gallantry and humanity despite insuperable obstacles created by the weather and terrain.
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Status of Sundry Forces
05/12/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox reports on the status of the sundry forces that will join General St. Clair's expedition. Indian goods are being sent should St. Clair have the opportunity to treat with the Indians.
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Status of Detachments
04/28/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox reports on the status of the various detachments who are joining the expedition to the western frontier. He has heard nothing from Maryland and Virginia but understands the recruiting is going …
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Statement relative to the Frontiers Northwest of the Ohio
12/26/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox outlines in detail the manpower and provisioning needs for the next campaign against the western Indians. He encourages the use of friendly Indians and discourages the extensive use of militias.
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State of the Union Message, 1791
10/25/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
President George Washington's [State of the Union] message to the the Senate and the House of Representatives in which he talks of many issues, particularly the state of relations with the Indians, …
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St. Clair's Complaints
09/16/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox informs the President of General St. Clair's complaints about General Butler's and the quartermaster's absenses and the lack of authority of the contractor to purchase the horses needed for the …
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St. Clair to Command the Frontier Troops
03/18/1791 Typed letter
The President has appointed Major General St. Clair to command the troops on the frontiers so General Harmar is directed to send returns to St. Clair on the state of the troops, stores, and posts …
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St. Clair is in Command of the Troops, Etc.
05/11/1791 Typed Document
Knox informs General Harmar that Major General St. Clair is now in command of the troops and provides information regarding the transportation of supplies and the availability of various units as they …
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St. Clair Detained by the Gout, Etc.
04/07/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The recruiting of regular troops and levies appears to be successful. The friendly Indians should be conciliated following the murder by whites of several members of their tribe. St. Clair is …
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Speedy Passage Down the Ohio
09/01/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
In addition to references to the location of Captain Newman and the candidacy of the Butler's nephew, Knox hopes that General Butler's passage down the Ohio is sufficiently speedy so that the …
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Speech of the President to the Seneca Chiefs
01/19/1791 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
Washington refuses to restore any of the lands ceded by the Indians in the treaties of Fort Stanwix and Fort Harmar but assures them that he is still their friend and protector and will help them …
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