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The Mad Dog of the Tuckaubatchees' Talk.
03/22/1793
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The Law of Blood for Blood
08/06/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Blount and Pickens discuss the dilemma regarding the murders of Cherokees by white marauders. The Cherokees want the perpetrators to be put to death according to their laws but the only way that could …
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The Indians are for peace.
06/18/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Thompson assures Smith that the Indians are for peace if they are not disturbed by whites. The head-men are waiting to see what will be done by the government before they take satisfaction themselves …
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The Flame Will Break Out
09/25/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Freeman comments on the turmoil on the southwestern frontier, noting that nothing in Knox's letter permits the Governor to authorize a war agains the Creeks. He fears that if Seagrove meets with the …
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The Calm Before the Storm
07/27/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Acting Governor Smith reports that even though the Indians repulsed Beard's party, they have seemed calm lately. Still he views this as the calm before the storm.
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Take the Lowest Offer
08/27/1793 Letter Signed
Hamilton instructs Henley, the new Agent for the territory southwest of the Ohio, on the methods by which he should advertise for and negotiate contracts for the supply of the troops in service.
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Supplies for the Recruits at Albany
12/26/1793 Letter Signed
Since there is to be a recruiting station at Albany, Hamilton asks his father-in-law Schuyler to engage a contractor to furnish supplies for the recruits. The number of provisions supplied will be …
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Supplementary Sums for the Services of the Year 1793
02/26/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Report on Supplementary Sums Necessary to Be Appropriated for the Services of the Year 1793
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Sundry Military Matters & Indian Affairs
03/16/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox addresses a number of matters: Colonel Procter's arrival; inability of the Cornplanter to visit Philadelphia; recruiting officers ordered to headquarters; inability of newly appointed Ensigns to …
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Submit the Enclosed to the President
03/11/1793 Autograph Letter Signed
"Please to submit the enclosed to the President of the U. S. Mr. Lea who departs tomorrow will take charge of it, if approved."
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Submit Enclosed Letters to the Southwestern Territory
08/24/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
"Will you please to submit the enclosed letters of the 27 and 30 July from the Secretary to the Southwestern territory and their enclosures to the President of the United States."
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Subjects I Have Recommended to Your Attention
12/07/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The President responds to the approval of the House of Representatives of his policies respecting foreign and internal affairs and expresses his hopes that those matters requiring legislative …
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Strict Neutrality Toward Spain
12/07/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Responding to an alleged enterprise against Spanish settlements by General Clarke of Kentucky and by a group of Frenchmen, St. Clair proclaims a posture of strict neturality toward Spain by all those …
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State of Actual Hostility Against Inhabitants
03/11/1793 Extract
In this deposition, several inhabitants of Glynn County testify that they have been robbed and plundered by the Creek Indians despite the kindness they have shown said Indians.
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Spirits for the Use of the Army
12/18/1793 Copy of document
Hamilton directs Coxe to purchase spirits for the use of the Army from the supplies lawfully distilled in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Kentucky.
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Spirit of War Against Indians
07/19/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Smith reports on the turmoil of the southwestern frontier whereby the Indians seem to have restrained themselves as they wait for the report from the President. The whites, however, appear to have a …
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Spirit and Wishes of the United States
01/08/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Blount notifies Shaw of the peaceful intentions of the United States toward the Cherokees and arranges a future meeting at Southwest Point.
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Speedy Departure of Those Privateers
06/17/1793 Document Signed
In response to the complaint of Citizen Genet respecting the seizure of a French vessel by the Governor of New York, the cabinet members announce that French privateers should not seek safety in …
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Speech to Six Nations on Peace Agreement
10/08/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Account of meeting between Six Nations, John Butler, and Israel Chapin regarding history of war, British aggression, peace among Indian nations and U.S., and mandate to avoid whites and fellow Indians …
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Somewhat the Appearance of Evasion
06/19/1793 Autograph Letter
'"Thomas Jefferson has the honor to enclose to the Secretaries of the Treasury and War drafts of two letters of this day's date to ministers of France and England. He confesses himself not satisfied …
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Sketches of Notes for the President
08/24/1793 Autograph Letter
Jefferson submits to the other Cabinet members and the Attorney General some notes intended for the President which he took from memory and asks them to add to them from their own memories, …
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Six Persons Were Murdered
04/29/1793 Extract
"That on Tuesday, the 22nd of April, he saw General Clarke at the town of Washington, Wilkes County, who informed him that six persons were murdered by a party of Indians at or near the Skull Shoals …
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Six Nations' Request for a Boundary
12/24/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox expresses his gratitude to the head-men of the Six Nations for their assistance in the unsuccessful effort to obtain peace with the hostile Indians. The good feelings toward the Six Nations will …
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Settling Accounts as Soon as Possible
12/07/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
In order to avoid future delays in settling the accounts of officers, Knox directs Wayne to order all subordinate paymasters to settle their accounts in a timely manner, a requirement which applies …
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Seeking Peace with the Southern Tribes
08/21/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Seagrove reports that despite the suspicious machinations of the Spanish government and their agents McGillivray and Panton & Co., the Indians are quiet on the frontier. He hopes soon to enter the …
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