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Discussion of various matters
12/02/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox provides St. Clair with a detailed account of personnel matters and pay, provisioning, troop movements, recruiting, developments with the southern Indians, weather. St. Clair is Governor of …
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Disavowal of the Conduct of Said Commissioner
08/17/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox disavows the ratification by Commissioner Pickering of a lease of lands belonging to the Cayuga Indians to John Richardson and the certification of an assignment of the lands of the Seneca …
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Deposition of William Wells
05/19/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Wells attests to the competence and sobriety of General Harmar during the expedition against the Omee Indians.
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Deposition of Thomas Rees
01/20/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Thomas Rees confirms that the Seneca Chiefs seemed well satisfied with the terms of the treaty held at Newtown Point. For the land that the Indians ceded, they received a large sum of cash, calicoes …
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Deposition of John Thorp
04/27/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
In his deposition, John Thorp attests to General Harmar's military manner, great sobriety, and eminent viligance during the expedition against the Omee towns.
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Deposition of James Wadsworth
01/21/1791 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
Wadsworth affirms that he was present when Oliver Phelps paid the Chiefs of the Seneca Nation money and goods in exchange for parcels of Indian land and that the Chiefs seemed well satisfied with the …
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Deposition of Elisha Lee
07/04/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
In his deposition, Elisha attests to the fair treatment of the Indians during the exchange of land for just compensation between Oliver Phelps and the chiefs of the Six Nations. Never was there any …
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Deposition of Eleazer Lindley
07/05/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
In his deposition, Eleazer Lindley attests to the fairness of the exchange of money and goods for Indian land and also to the complete satisfaction of the chiefs of the Six Nations with the …
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Deposition of Caleb Worley
05/05/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Lieutenant Worley attests to the dutiful attention paid by General Harmar to the safety and order of the troops under his command and that he never observed the General in a state of intoxication.
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Defer Closing the Proceedings
09/22/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
St. Clair informs Warren that, since more testimony may be offered to the court on the present day, the Court of Inquiry should defer closing the proceedings until the next day.
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Defensive protection of Western part of Pennsylvania
12/26/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox explains to Governor Thomas Mifflin the military steps he is taking to protect the Pennsylvania frontier.
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Defense of the County of Russell
11/24/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Governor Beverley Randolph of Virginia lists for Knox the actions the federal government has taken in the defense of Russell County. He expresses his desire that the government reimburse Virginia for …
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Danger to the Settlements Near Marietta
04/07/1791 Typed letter
The levies and regular troops being raised will not be available for a month so the protection of the settlements near Marietta must be effected by the militia.
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Contract to Supply the Garrison at West Point
12/23/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Smith wrote to Knox to determine how West Point was being supplied. He has forwarded supplies to West Point in anticipation of securing a contract. He offers the price of nine and half cents per …
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Contesting Blount's Boundary Changes
03/10/1791 Letter Signed
Knox objects to the boundary changes suggested by Governor Blount, arguing that they would violate the Treaty of Hopewell and would anger all four of the southern tribes.
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Commissioners to run the Cherokee line
11/19/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox indicates to Lear, Washington' s secretary, the names of the commissioners who will be given the task of establishing the boundaries between US and Cherokee territory. Dear Sir. You mention in …
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Clothing, Shoes & Deficient Pack Horses, Etc.
07/14/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The shoes and clothing, but not the colors, will soon be in motion and if the pack horses should be deficient, the General will direct Hodgdon to furnish the necessary number. Mr. Swan, if he accepts …
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Clothing for the Levies
01/22/1791 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
Knox discusses the clothing required for the levies and the cost thereof.
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Certain Destruction
03/14/1791 Typed letter
Putnam describes the perilous conditions he is facing because of the actions of hostile Indians who are killing settlers and cattle.
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Census of the People South of the Ohio River
03/07/1791 Printed transcription/modern copy of letter
Governor Blount explains the process by which the Captains of Infantry are to take the census of the people in their districts within the territory of the United States living south of the Ohio River.
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Carrying the Treaty into Effect
09/08/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox informs McGillivray, a Creek headman and interpreter, that Andrew Ellicott will be surveying the boundary line until his brother Joseph can join him. Since the boundary was established by the …
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Calling up the militia
12/02/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox informs Governor Henry Lee of Virginia that the President feels confident that the measures that he has taken to protect the southwestern part of Virginia are sufficient for that purpose. The …
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Brightening the Chain with the Five Nations, Etc.
04/21/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
General St. Clair discusses the preparations for the "coming contest" against the hostile western Indians including the actions being taken to strengthen the alliance with the Five Nations.
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Brandt's Mission of Peace, Etc.
06/16/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox reports on the status of sundry troops and supplies as well as the mission of Joseph Brandt to be establish peace between the Western Indians and the United States.
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Brandt Endeavors to Make Peace, Etc.
06/13/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox reports on Joseph Brandt's peace mission to the Western Indians which appears to be supported by the British. It seems that the Six Nations will remain neutral and may even provide warrors for …
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