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House of Representatives' Response to the President's Message
10/28/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
This is the response by the Speaker and the House of Representatives to President Washington's message of 10/25/1791. They express their satisfaction with the progress and welfare of the US and their …
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Hostile Intentions of the Western Indians, Etc.
03/24/1791 Typed letter
The hostile intentions of the western Indians seem clear. The recent murder at Beaver Creek of some friendly Indians should be investigated so as to avoid a general Indian war. It is hoped that the …
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His Death Was the Consequence of His Actions
07/13/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox regrets the murder by whites of an Indian horse thief but reminds McGillivray that a similar fate would have awaited a white man who committed the same crime. He warns McGillivray against any …
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Highest Exertions by All Parts of the Army
08/25/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Unless the detention of the troops on the upper parts of the Ohio is ended, the President fears that the season will be lost and the expenses made for the campaign will be for naught.
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Great Expense Incurred by the Militia
05/05/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox stresses the importance of marching regular troops and levies to the western frontier so as to relieve the militia whose service is purchased at great expense to the United States.
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Gratitude to the Great Councillor
02/07/1791 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
Cornplanter and the other Seneca chiefs express their gratitude to the "Great Councillor" for his peaceful intentions and the presents and other benefits provided to them by the United States.
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Gratitude to the Great Chief
04/01/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Little Beard expresses his gratitude to the Great Chief, General Washington, for the grant of lands given in perpetuity to his people.
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Full and Entire Pacification with the Creeks
07/13/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox stresses to Governor Telfair the importance of supporting the policy of the United States to continue the pacification of the Creek Indians and the other southern tribes. He reminds the Governor …
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Friendly Indians Killed at Beaver Creek
03/28/1791 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
Knox assures the Seneca Chiefs that the President had nothing to do with the recent murder of friendly Indians. He will ensure that Samuel Brady and the others responsible for this reprehensible deed …
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Form of the Roman Legion
02/02/1791 Printed transcription/modern copy of letter
Sr. Miranda expresses his approval of the flouishing state of North America and agrees that the organization of the Roman Legion is superior to any other military arrangement.
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Fill Out the Companies with Levies
09/29/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox expresses his hope that St. Clair is successful in filling the personnel needs of the first and second regiments and that the garrisons will be properly provisioned.
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Extradition of the Accused by the State of Virginia
03/29/1791 Printed transcription/modern copy of letter
Regarding the murder of the Indians at Beaver Creek, Knox recommends that an inquiry by the proper magistrates should begin immediately and the appropriate legal steps taken to demand that the accused …
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Expenses of an Expedition Against the Wabash Indians
01/22/1791 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
Knox estimates the expenses, calculated for four months, that would be required for an expedition against the Wabash Indians, and the expense, for nine months, of a proposed regiment of Rangers.
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Expenses of a Corps of 760 Men for Thirty Days
03/09/1791 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
This is a schedule of the expenses of 760 men, calculated on a scale of thirty days from the point of departure, allowing three days for travel to the rendezvous and three days for returning home.
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Exercise of Your Highest Exertions
05/01/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox reminds Hodgdon of his many important responsiblities during the upcoming campaign and stresses that Hodgdon's future reputation depends on his performance as Quartermaster to an army of great …
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Every Possible Exertion Shall be Made
09/18/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
St. Clair informs Knox of his readiness for the approaching campaign including preparations for the shelter of the troops during the winter months.
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Every Pacific Measure Was Tried
10/17/1791 Autograph Letter Signed
Hamilton instructs Knox regarding the points the President wants to make in a document describing the events leading up to St. Clair's campaign against the western Indians. The emphasis is on the …
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Estimate of the modes of augmentation of the troops
1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
A detailed estimate by Knox of the cost, according to rank, of augmenting the army, including pay and provisioning.
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Estimate of Pay, Subsistence, Forage, and Clothing
01/15/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
An estimate for the pay, subsistence, forage, and clothing for nine months for one regiment of Rangers, formed as shown.
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Estimate of Pay, Subsistence, and Forage
01/15/1791 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
An estimate of pay, subsistence, and forage for nine months from the 1st day of March to the 30th of November, 1790, according to the arrangement of Virginia.
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Establishment of a Post on Bear Creek
07/30/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McGillivray warns that the establishment of a post on Bear Creek would antagonize the Indians since they would see it as the start of many ew settlements by the Georgia company.
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Entirely Satisfied with the Bargain
07/16/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
In this certicate, Pickering attests to the acquiescence of the Six Nations of Indians to the bargain completed by Oliver Phelps in which the Indians surrendered land in exchange for five thousand …
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Employment for Mr. Mentelle
04/22/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Mr. Mentelle has been recommended by the Consul of France in Philadelphia for service as a volunteer. Understanding that there is no establishment for volunteers, Knox advises General St. Clair to …
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Duplicates of Knox's and Butler's Letters
09/09/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Chief Clerk John Stagg sends duplicates of two letters to General St. Clair.
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Due Bill for Major Henry Gaither
11/27/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
This is an account by Matt. Earnest, for Wm. Duer, of the inadequate performance by contractors and their agents and the subsequent controversy between the US and the contractors regarding the payment …
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