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An Attack in Our Canoe by Five Indians
04/16/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
This is a deposition given by Ezekial Abel to Joel Rice, with regard to an incident in which Abel and another man were attacked in their canoe by five Indians.
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An Abstract of Indian Affairs
10/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Shaw discusses affairs with the southern Indians and the machinations of the Spaniards to turn the Indians against the United States.
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Amount of the Surplus Available
02/03/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Joseph Norse, a register of the Treasury, gives Hamilton an account of the appropriations for 1790 as compared with payments for the same year in an effort to determine the amount of the surplus …
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Alliance of the Southern Indians with the Hostile Western Tribes
05/21/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Seagrove informs McGillivray of the positive nature of the negotiations between the United States and the southern tribes. Many of the Creek headmen agree that the activities of William Bowles are …
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Affection for the Chickasaw Nation
02/17/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox assures the Chickasaws of the affection of President Washington for the Chickasaw Nation and enlists their aid as allies in the campaign against the northern Indians.
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Affection and Friendship for the Choctaw Nation
02/17/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox assures the Choctaws of the affection and friendship of General Washington for the Choctaw nation and enlists their aid in the campaign against the hostile Indians north of the Ohio.
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Advised Defensive Action Against Indians
10/27/1792 Printed Document
Discussed tribes of friendly and hostile Indians with locations of settlements. Notified Pinckney that Congress must authorize war, advised preparations for defensive actions against hostile Indians. …
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Advances on Supplies
08/06/1792 Typed Document
Protocol on advances given by the Quartermaster's Department. Treasury must be notified of all transactions. Orders to employ a deputy who is already a government employee.
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Adherence to the Terms of the Treaty of New York
05/21/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Seagrove informs Governor Telfair that, after a meeting with the Creek headmen, the tense situation with the Creeks appears to have been resolved on the condition that the terms of the Treaty of New …
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Address of Governor Blount to the frontier inhabitants of the State of North Carolina.
10/02/1792 Printed Document
Relayed results of council meeting with Cherokee and Creek chiefs. Both Nations declared intention of peace. Advised friendly relations with peaceful towns. Also informed frontier inhabitants of …
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Additional Annuiity for the Cherokees
01/20/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Lear, Washington's secretary, informs Knox that the Senate has approved a resolution providing an additional five hundred dollars to the one-thousand-dollar annuity previously granted to the …
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Acting Governor Sargent's Woes
07/06/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Acting Governor Sargent complains of his lack of experience in Indian affairs and abuses in the department at Vincennes.He will deliver the Indian goods to General Putnam and will endeavor to prevent …
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Act of Session Regarding Supply of Provisions
08/10/1792 Typed Document
Assurances that Treasury will supply all necessary items for the army. Details on new system of dispersal, documentation, payment; and reimbursement.
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Accompanying Putnam on His Peace Mission
05/18/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox requests that Indian expert Heckenwelder accompany General Putnam on his mission to seek peace with the northwestern Indians.
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Accompanying Captain Brandt to Philadelphia
04/25/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox asks Doctor Deodat Allen if he will accompany Joseph Brandt to Philadelphia if General Chapin is unable to perform the task.
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Acceptance of Appointment
04/13/1792 Letter Signed
Wayne informs Knox that he accepts his appointment as Major General and commanding general of the United States Army
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A Journal of the Proceedings at a Council held with the Indians of the Wabash and Illinois at Post Vincents [on September 24, 1792].
09/24/1792 Printed Document
Transcription of speeches given at the council held at Post Vincennes (Vincent's) between U.S. and Wabash and Illinois Nations. Durcoigne chosen unanimously to speak for all tribes present. The …
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[Untitled]
06/02/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Durouzeaux reports on the activies of sundry Indian chiefs.
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[Speech of John Heckewelder to the Delware chiefs and captains, Walendauwechen, Pachgantschihillas, Muchingwe, Pushees, and Captain Pipe.]
10/05/1792 Printed Document
Assurances of truth and peace. Offer to meet at the mouth of the Muskingum to talk out peace.
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[PRIVATE] Indian Treaties
10/29/1792 Printed Document
Capt. Mayette to deliver letter of introduction, has been commissioned based on recommendations from the Governor. Mentioned taking sides, Mayette's influence with the Indians, possible payoff from …
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[Extract] Travel of Doctors
08/14/1792 Typed Document
Related Doctor Allen's stay in Philadelphia as most pleasurable. He took a fever at Fort Erie and is currently laid up with illness. Noted arrival of Canadian Indians at Fort Erie for meeting of Six …
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[Extract] Speech Regarding Peace
08/09/1792 Typed Document
Speech to Wabash Indians was delivered to Wabash and Pottawatomie nations. Indians appear to be pleased with message, peace council could draw many nations. Rations to be provided by U.S.
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[Enclosure] Observations from Travels to Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations
07/29/1792 Typed Document
Related sentiments of councils held at both Chickasaw and Chocktaw villages in relation to politics, peace, and war between the whites people (U.S) and the Indians. Discussed names, points of view, …
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[Deposition of Private William May.] Border Disputes
10/11/1792 Printed Document
details of May's capture, imprisonment, work on a schooner transporting rations; and going to war with Indians. Details of battle. May met the Indians who scalped Maj. Trueman and his travel …
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"Ordering the Original Survey of Lands in the Ohio"
11/25/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
"The said tract shall extend from the mouth of the Miami to the mouth of the Little Miami and be founded by the river Ohio on the South...that the President reserves to the U.S. sucn lands at or near …
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