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Resolve of Congress and Proclamation, dated 1 September 1788
09/04/1788 Autograph Document
Clerk William Knox transmits Resolve of Congress and Proclamation, both dated 1 September 1788. Encloses ten copies; intended for extensive circulation.
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Resolution of Congress dated 12 August 1788, and extension of Superintendent Indian Affairs Northern District
08/18/1788 Autograph Letter
William Knox sends resolution of Congress dated 12 August 1788. Also encloses copy of Secretary of War letter with resolve continuing Superintendent Indian Affairs Northern District in office for two …
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Report on treaty efforts
11/04/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Discusses a letter from Joseph Brant, who had been at the Miami River waiting on the Western Indians for the purpose of holding a council.
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Report on treaty efforts
10/07/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
St. Clair suggests that those who gathered at the mouth of the Detroit River have probably dispersed, owing to a lack of supplies.
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Report on the state of Indian affairs
09/02/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
St. Clair expresses anxiousness over the state of Indian affairs. Delawares appear to be friendly. Expects information on the Six Nations soon. Discusses preparations by Pennsylvania and Virginia to …
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Report on the insurgents in Pennsylvania
08/09/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Pickering reports on the insurgents in Pennsylvania. At present, the country is at peace and those who have not surrendered or been taken into custody, have fled to neighboring states. Suggests that …
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Report on insurrections in Pennsylvania and rewards for apprehending ruffians who seized Pickering as prisoner
09/24/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Captain Ross waits for opportunity to present Congress with orders for rewards offered for apprehending ruffians who seized and kept Pickering as prisoner.
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Report on a Plan for the Protection of the Georgia Frontier Against the Creeks
07/26/1788 Printed Document
Notes that the strength of the Wabash Indians, who were principally the object of the resolve of 21 July 1787, and the strength of the Creeks is very different. That said, the Creeks are not only …
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Report of the Secretary at War: Indian Affairs.
03/31/1788 Printed transcription/modern copy of letter
Report of the Secretary of War regarding Indian Affairs; discusses fortifications on the frontier; mentions State Governments re the Federal Treasury; discusses recruiting service.
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Report of the Secretary at War: Indian Affairs north of Ohio River
05/02/1788 Printed transcription/modern copy of letter
Report of the Secretary of War re Indian Affairs. Notes that the confederation of tribes, to oppose settlement of lands north of Ohio River is important subject. Discusses White encroachment. Indians …
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Report from Colonel Josiah Harmar
06/15/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Reports on the movements of General St. Clair who arrived at Fort Pitt and later attended to affairs at Ligonier. Major Doughty proceeds in a barge. Large boat laden with provisions for treaty set out …
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Regarding treaty talks with Creeks at Tugelo River at house of Lachland Cleaveland on Georgia side
08/08/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Gentleman has returned from delivering talks from Commissioners. Answers from Creeks appear to be friendly; willing to attend treaty next month at Tugelo River at house of Lachland Cleaveland on …
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Regarding the state quota of troops
05/07/1788 Printed transcription/modern copy of letter
Letter, advises Knox re command state quota of troops. Lieutenant Colonel Josiah Harmar and other officers therein named are continued in the command of the state's quota of troops to be raised for …
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Regarding the ruffians who captured Pickering
07/02/1788 Printed Document
Pickering encloses the petition of the ruffians who lately made him a prisoner. Suggests it may be used as evidence against the petitioners, if it serves no other purpose.
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Regarding the pursuit of the men who apprehended Pickering
07/29/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Pickering reports on the status of the men who apprehended him and the subsequent pursuit of the suspects by Captain Rosewell Franklin. Captain Franklin followed the offenders up the river. Joseph …
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Regarding the killings of Cherokees and desire for peace
11/01/1788 Printed Document
Authors recount the killings of Cherokees and the pledges of satisfaction by Congress and Governor of Virginia. Express the wish for peace. Ask that they not be blamed for actions of Creeks.
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Regarding the insurgents who apprehended Pickering and the need for military force
08/05/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Requests that Pickering give opinion as to whether armed force is necessary to restore order and good government.
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Regarding the dispositions of the Northern and Western Indians as stated by St. Clair
07/21/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The dispositions of the Northern and Western Indians as stated by St. Clair will require great address in order to render them friendly to United States. Refers to Acts of Congress of 2 July. Congress …
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Regarding the convicted rioters in Pennsylvania
11/15/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Stephen Jenkins, Joseph Kilborn, Thomas Kinney, and Darius Parker were tried and convicted of the riot committed at Wilkesbarre, where Pickering was taken and kept a prisoner in the woods.
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Regarding the conduct of elected militia officers whose commissions were withheld
06/14/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Discusses conduct of elected militia officers whose commissions were withheld. Discusses legal proceedings related to rights of land possession.
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Regarding provisions for Indians and attack by party of Indians
07/13/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Reports on attack by party of Indians. St. Clair notes that it cannot be determined whether this was a wanton act or deliberately committed to embarrass the Councils and obstruct a general peace. …
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Regarding Postponement of Treaty and Professions of Peace
09/15/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McGillivray received letter recommending postponement of treaty until spring of 1789. Says the reasons are good; hoping for a new Congress, acting on the principles of the new constitution, will set …
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Regarding intelligence on Indian affairs in Northwest Territory
03/14/1788 Printed transcription/modern copy of letter
Letter, describes preparations for Indian treaty; discusses Indian disposition for war; mentions intelligence report. If a general Indian war is to be avoided, some accommodation with these people …
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Regarding Indian Disposition to Treat with United States
01/27/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Discusses Indian disposition to treat with United States. Mentions white aggression and Indian aggression, blamed both parties for problems. Describes British influence on the frontiers. Describes …
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Regarding clothing, appointments and recruiting
05/20/1788 Printed transcription/modern copy of letter
Letter, discusses suit for cadet; discusses appointments of Pennsylvania officers; discusses recruiting service; mentions depreciation of paper currency; asks for information regarding completion of …
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