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Speech to the Sachams, Chiefs & Warriors of the Chipawas, Ottawas, Putawatimes
01/19/1795 Document
Wayne commends the interest in peace on the part of the Indian tribes. He reminds them of the call for an exchange of American prisoners held by the tribes for Indian prisoners held by the US. …
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Spanish Treaty with Chickasaw on U.S. Land
11/12/1795 Printed Document
Enclosed a copy of Spanish treaty with Chickasaw Nation allowing them to build a fortification in the south western territory (U.S. territory), believed this was contrary to the Spaniards official …
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Spanish Influence on Creek Nation
01/13/1795 Printed Document
Believed obtaining prisoners and property plundered by hostile Creeks (as advised by the Spanish) would be a difficult task. Also discussed Creeks dependence on Spaniards for trade, and in order to …
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Small Pox Infections
05/22/1795 Typed Document
Need to have men stationed at Fort Fayette inoculated for small pox due to the widespread infections in its camps. Cited the clothing to be shipped down the Ohio river as possibly carrying the small …
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Small Pox and Indian Treaty Negotiations
05/30/1795 Printed Document
"A train of unfortunate circumstances" delayed delivery of letter from Col. Butler which contained a notification that troops were delayed in descending the Ohio river. Pickering believed that Butler …
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Review of Political Alliances and State of Military
12/08/1795 Printed Document
War with Northwestern Indian tribes concluded with treaty, which will be laid before Senate for approval. Discussed murders of Georgian citizens by Creek parties, treaty with Morocco, negotiations …
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Returned Letters
02/10/1795 Printed Document
By President's order, Dandridge returns the letter of Gov. Blount to Sec. of War. Dandridge also included remarks of Mr. Rutherford of Virginia regarding the arsenal to be established on the Potomac …
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Requested Apprehension of Illegally Armed Ship
01/06/1795 Printed Document
Report of illegally armed French vessel escaped capture. It was requested the President authorize the seizure of the ship and all her equipment.
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Report of the Secretary of War of the measures taken for opening a trade with the Indians.
12/12/1795 Printed Document
Details on allocation of funds to be expended to foster trade with Indians along with speculation on why peace with Indians occurred. Pickering felt that none of the Indian tribes would benefit from …
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Recommendations for Design of Frigates
05/28/1795 Typed Document
Discussed naming and changes to frigates. Mentioned naming one "the Revolution", sterns to be crested with eagles surrounded by a constellation and supported by the figures of Liberty and Justice.
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Recommendation of Captain DeButts
05/01/1795 Printed Document
Discussed Capt. DeButts desire to be appointed Secretary for the expected Indian Treaty. Enclosed answer on request, Pickering requested Wayne forward it to DeButts. Understands practice of …
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Recommendation for Assistant Constructor
05/14/1795 Printed Document
Recommendation for Josiah Fox, mentioned his work with Mr. Humphreys building frigates for the Navy Department. Fox will replace Mr. Morgan as Assistant Constructor in the construction of the frigate …
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Quaker/Indian Relations
05/30/1795 Printed Document
Enclosed letter from the Quakers. One is a letter to the Indians and the other is an invoice of goods to be delivered. Noted Presidential approval of Quakers' friendship with Indian tribes.
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Punctuality of Boats
02/09/1795 Printed Document
Congratulations on appointment to Sec. of War. Putnam will investigate causes that contributed to prevention of regular delivery, will adopt changes that make delivery/arrival of boats more punctual.
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Provisions for Forts and Defense of Frontier
09/19/1795 Printed Document
General Wayne is glad to hear that the President ratified the Treaty of Amity Commerce & Navigation between His Britannic Majesty & the United States of America. Discusses establishing a post near …
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Protection of Frontier, Illness, Request for Stores
10/05/1795 Printed Document
Mentioned the liberation of prisoners held by Indians, and specifically noted James Thompson. British repairing fortification at the foot of the rapids of the Miamis of the lake. Mentioned …
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Protection and Peace Agreement
04/28/1795 Printed Document
Notification that employment of militia in defense of settlers has been discontinued. Pickering's letter regarding A. Wayne's peace talks with Indians was the first news St. Clair had heard on …
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Proposed Visit of Indian Chiefs
05/16/1795 Printed Document
Pickering forwards a letter from Governor St. Clair regarding the proposed visit by chiefs of some of the Western Tribes, which Pickering thinks ought to be postponed. He is concerned about the …
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Proposed Peace b/w Creek and Chickasaw Nations
09/11/1795 Printed Document
Southwestern Territory is at peace according to letter from Gov. Blount. Notification that Gen. Robertson will go to Chickasaw Nation and notify them of Creeks intention of peace and request for …
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Progress in building frigate at Norfolk, Va.
12/12/1795 Printed Document
Details on the frigate construction, what was completed, what tasks were unfinished. All supplies in hand or are arriving daily.
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Procurring Whiskey
01/09/1795 Printed Document
Copy of letter from Commissioner of Revenue regarding the purchase of whiskey for troops enclosed. Advocated for maintaining policy of picking up whiskey at Post of Whelen.
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Proceedings on the Application to War Office for Bounty Lands
06/13/1795 Printed Document
Details on Act of Congress that promised land to soldiers enlisted during the war. State of Virginia extended this privilege to soldiers engaged in services for limited periods. Lists procedure of …
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Price of Salt Petre
01/07/1795 Printed Document
". . .the House of Whelen & Miller propose to set a part a specimen of Salt Petre for the Standard, above or below which they are content to vary the price of 12 50/100 Dolls. It is called rough Salt …
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Presidential Response to Congressional Address
12/12/1795 Printed Document
Presidential response to address by Congress regarding peace with Indians and treaties with Spain and Algiers. Noted God was to thank for all the happiness enjoyed in America.
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Presidential Response
12/17/1795 Printed Document
Concurred with House on state of national happiness and peace due to Divine Providence. Glad that his recommendations were accepted for analysis
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