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Protection of Virginia's Frontier Settlers
01/15/1791 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
Although Knox agrees that the western frontier of Virginia should be defended at the expense of the United States, he does not approve of the methods for providing that defense set forth by Virginia …
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Protecting Virginia's Frontier
01/05/1791 Letter Signed
Given the Indian threat to the frontier counties of Virginia, Knox recommends that experienced hunters and woodsmen be employed by the General Government to supplement the defensive measures provided …
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Protect Indian Allies from Injury, Etc.
06/23/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
It appears that the preparations for the expedition are going well with troops moving forward and recruiting in New England taking spring. Additional clothing and shoes will be forwarded. It appears …
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Prospect of Peace with the Indians, Etc.
05/19/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Despite continued preparations for a campaign against the western Indians, Knox still hopes that perhaps a peaceful settlement of differences can be arranged.
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Promoting the Peace of the Frontiers
10/02/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Beckwith, a British officer, sends Hamilton a copy of a letter from Lord Dorchester to the western Indians in which he allegedly refused to support the Indians in a war against the United States but …
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Proclamation of the Treaty of Holston
11/11/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Washington's official Proclamation of the Treaty of Holston. Thomas Jefferson ratifies treaty By the President.
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Proceedings of the Court of Inquiry
09/24/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
This is the letter from Butler accompanying the transcipt of the proceedings of the Court of Inquiry into the military performance of General Harmar. Without any evidence being provided by members of …
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Proceedings of a Court of Inquiry
09/23/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The transcript of the entire proceedings of the Court of Inquiry into the conduct of General Harmar during his campaign against the Miami Indians. (A common theme in the testimony is that the failure …
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Principal Cause of the Misfortune, Etc.
05/26/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
General St. Clair reports from the frontier on the status of sundry supplies and forces for the impending expedition against the western Indians. He stresses the importance of recruiting levies whose …
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Presidential Approval of Commissioners to Run Cherokee line
11/19/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Lear informs Knox that Washington approved the names of the commissioners appointed to run the boundary line between US and Cherokee territory.
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Preparing the Indians for Peace
06/30/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox reports on the progress of the levies of Jersey, Maryland, and Pennsylvania and hopes soon to forward a return of all the troops who have actually marched. If the expedition results in peace with …
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Preparations for the Coming Campaign
06/09/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox reports on the preparations for the imminent campaign against the western Indians, including the deployment of troops, the availability of supplies, and the peace mission of Joseph Brandt.
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Possible Delay of Operations
08/25/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox relays the President's concern about the detention of the troops on the upper parts of the Ohio which could result in a delay of the operations which might hinder the success of the campaign.
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Payment of the Army, Court of Inquiry, Etc.
06/23/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox advises General St. Clair that Captain Beatty is marching to him with a sum of money intended to be a military chest for the issuance of warrants and one month's payment of St. Clair's army. St. …
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Pass Over the Light and Immaterial Parts
07/09/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
This is the cover letter for Colonel Procter's narrative in which he asks Knox to ignore the light and immaterial parts and focus his attention on the business Procter was committed to transact.
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Our Misfortunes
03/17/1791 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
The Seneca Chiefs report the misdeeds that are being perpetrated upon them despite Washington's pledge that they would be able to live safely in peace.
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No Impediment to the Boundary
09/08/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox informs the Governor of Georgia of the impending establishment of boundaries between the United States and the Creek Nation of Indians and expresses a desire that there be no impediment to the …
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Narrative of Mr. Thomas Rhea
06/30/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Narrative of Mr. Thomas Rhea, who arrived at Pittsburg, from captivity, the 30th of June 1791.Rhea relates his experiences while held captive by Indians.
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Narrative of Colonel Thomas Procter.
07/09/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
This is Thomas Procter's detailed diary for the period from March 11th to May 21st, 1791 during which he travelled among several Indian nations inhabiting the waters near Lake Erie, the Miamis, and …
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My Independence & Happiness Depend on Congress
07/26/1791 Autograph Letter Signed
Mrs. Greene asks for Hamilton's assistance as she petitions Congress for reimbursement of the personal funds spent by her husband in payment for supplies needed by the army during the War for …
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Murder of Friendly Senecas
03/28/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox charges General St. Clair with investigating the murder of friendly Indians but emphasizes that those charged with the murders should be tried and punished by the State of Pennsylvania within …
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Murder of Friendly Indians
03/23/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
General St. Clair is to ensure that those guilty of the murder of friendly Indians are quickly brought to trial and punished. He is to meet with the principal chiefs of the Senacas to assure them that …
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Miserable Pittance, Lottery Tickets, Etc.
01/05/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Harmar complains bitterly about his subsistence allowance which will not enable him to "keep a table" without taking from his private purse. He asks Howell to buy ten tickets in the New York lottery …
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Militia for the Approaching Campaign
09/30/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox tells St. Clair that he has asked the Governor of Virginia to instruct the county lieutenants of Kentucky to provide militia for the approaching campaign.
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Military Report from Danville
08/22/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
General Wilkinson has enjoyed some success in destroying two Indian towns but General St. Clair is struggling to secure the aid of the Kentucky militia who are averse to cooperating with the regular …
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