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Presidential Proclamation to Quell Insurrection
09/09/1792 Printed Document
Opposition to law putting a duty on distilled spirits in Pittsburgh, Hamilton advised government quickly suppress all disorderly conduct. Requests President issue a proclamation, and discussed the …
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President's Annual Address to Congress, 1792
11/06/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
President Washington presents his annual address to Congress [State of the Union] for the year 1792.
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Preserving the Peace & Preparing for War
11/20/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Telfair discusses the steps he has taken to bring to justice the offenders who murdered friendly Cherokees. He warns Knox that if the endeavors to preserve the peace are not successful, the federal …
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Presents for the Northern Tribes
05/03/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox tells Colonel Timothy Pickering that presents intended for several northern tribes will be provided. Compensation for their journey should be provided for Captain Hendricks and his brother and …
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Presents for the Indians
11/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Seagrove lists the articles he requires as presents to the Indians, Though they want gunpowder and lead, he is reluctant to give it to them.
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Preparations for the Western Expedition
06/29/1792 Typed letter
Knox discusses the state of readiness and location of various units preparing for the expedition against the western Indians.
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Pleasing Proof of Your Strong Friendship
1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Blount, Governor of the territory south of the Ohio River and Superintendent of Indian Affairs for the Southern District, assures the Choctaws of the friendship of the United States and encourages …
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Petitions for Personal Services in the Army & Navy
04/06/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton is transmitting to Jonathan Trumbull, Speaker of the House of Representatives, various petitions he has received from those who served in the army and navy.
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Petition of Morris Clark, Cavalry Sergeant
08/13/1792 Typed letter
Clark petitions Knox to aid him in paying debts incured in his duties as sergeant of a troop of cavalry under the command of Lieutenant Davidson. Clark borrowed money from townsmen at Hagers Town who …
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Pernicious Counsels of Mr. Bowles
05/17/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Governor Blount creates for General McGillivray a long list of murders, horse stealings and other depredations by the southern Indians, particulary the Creeks and Cherokees. He has been informed that …
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Peace with the Wabash and Illinois Indians
11/08/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox informs the Senate that a treaty of peace has been reached with sundry tribes of the Wabash and Illinois Indians and sixteen Wabash chiefs are due to arrive soon in Philadelphia
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Peace with the Creek Nation
10/07/1792
Seagrove ommends Kinnard for his allegiance and assistance with peace between U.S. and the Creek Nation. He mentions the confusion in the Indian Nation, stolen property, and Indian mischief. He …
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Peace with Most of the Western Tribes
07/22/1792 Printed transcription/modern copy of letter
Despite the murders of several American officers by Indians, Putnam is still optimistic about the prospects of achieving peace with most of the western tribes, thereby detaching them from the tribes …
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Peace Treaty with Indians, Goods and Prisoner Exchange
08/16/1792 Typed letter
Prisoners and goods traveled down river this morning, supply to meet demands for 700 Indians to gather at Post Vincennes, hopes his choices of goods meet desires of War Department. Hopes exchange of …
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Peace Between the United States and All Natives
03/23/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
President Washington' s speech to the chiefs of the Five Nations in which he assures them of his desire for friendship with all Indian nations.
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Peace & Friendship with the United States
11/22/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
After his meeting with eighteen Creek chiefs, Seagrove confirms that the Creeks have no interest in joining the northern tribes against the forces of the United States.
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Pay of Militias Called into Service
01/03/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox tells Governor Thomas Mifflin of Pennsylvania that Congress has authorized the pay for militias called into service by the President.
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Overtures of Peace with Indians
09/10/1792 Printed Document
Discussed outcome of talk with President regarding land rights and white settlers. Laid blame on white man, not on Creeks for the "effusion of blood" as the settlers were encroaching on Indian land. …
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Outcome of Council
09/20/1792 Printed Document
Inferred that the reason for so few Chocktaws at council was the influence of Mr. Brassheart, a Spanish sympathizer. Brassheart mislead the Chocktaws, telling them they would be killed if they went …
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Organization of the Army in 1792.
12/27/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Organization of the Army in 1792 as communicated to the House of Represenatives by the Secretary of War, Decembe 27, 1792
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Orders to March to the Frontier
10/05/1792 Typed letter
Presence on frontier requested by Head Quarters, Winston to march with recruits to Winchester, proceeding to Pittsburgh.
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Opinion on Contractor
08/30/1792 Printed Document
Requests Rawle's opinion concerning Theodosius Fowler's contract for supplying the Army.
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Officer Was Never Seen Again
01/22/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
St. Clair describes to Knox an incident in which patrols were to be sent from camp before dawn to interdict hostile Indians. The adjutant was sent to the officer in charge of these patrols to ensure …
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Notification of Divide in Cherokee Nation
09/13/1792 Printed Document
Sevier invited to join council held in Cherokee nation in town of Chota. At council Sevier was notified that the five lower towns had declared war on United States, J. Watts heads party. Hostile …
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Negotiations with the Creek Nation
10/05/1792 Printed Document
Favorable conclusion to negotiations with Creek Nation. Enclosed talks of three chiefs which show present disposition of Nation. Discussed possible punishment of person killed by Indian chief near …
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