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Rank Dispute between Captains Zeigler and Ferguson; Augmentation of Troops
02/16/1788 Printed transcription/modern copy of letter
Knox briefly touches on appointments and promotions. He discusses a dispute over relative rank between two Captains and proposes solutions for limiting such disputes. Knox suggests that commissions …
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Pickering released by band of ruffians
07/19/1788 Printed Document
Pickering reports that he has been released by a band of ruffians. Says he will forgive them if they obey laws in the future. Suggests that Livingston and McKinstry encouraged a party to detain him.
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Petition of James Read
02/04/1788 Document Signed
Petition of James Read.
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Pennsylvania recruiting quotas and appointments of commissioned officers
04/15/1788 Printed transcription/modern copy of letter
Letter, describes recruiting service; discusses Pennsylvania recruiting quota. Knox asks that Commissioned Officers be appointed to the quota of Pennsylvania conforming to resolve of Congress of 10 …
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Peace Treaty with the Cherokees
12/13/1788 Printed Document
Cherokees wish to come to a friendly treaty. Has urged same to North Carolina and trusts they will send forward commissioners and supplies. If this does not happen, expresses fear that there will be a …
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Party of Chippewas in close confinement
07/22/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Following the violence at the falls of Muskingum, party of Chippewas returned and were taken into custody under suspicion of ill intentions. Had a soldier's cartridge box in their possession.
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Papers respectiong disposition of affairs on the Ohio River and Northwest
07/07/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox transmits letter from Governor of Western Territory with message from Wyandots, Ottawas, and Chippawas, delivered by Captain Coon; a letter from Superintendent Indian Affairs, Northern District, …
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Outrages on Cherokees by people of State of Franklin
10/13/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Following several outrages on Cherokees by people of Franklin, Winn sent letter to Governor of North Carolina to put a stop to future hostilities. Also contacted commanding officers on frontiers of …
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Orders to Seize and Confine Any Villains Involved in Murder at Sullivan's Station
10/13/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Harmar orders Hamtramck to seize and confine the Gross Tete, or any other villains involved in murder at Sullivan's station. Notes the attack on Lieutenant Peters' detachment. Hopes the new …
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Opinion of the Judges on the Late Disturbances in Luzerne
08/07/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Biddle encloses the opinion of the Judges on the late disturbances in Luzerne. Recommendation is the prisoners be prosecuted for a riot.
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On the calling up of Virginia Militia
11/13/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Notes that it has been a long time since Virginia called up one thousand militia. Inquires as to whether this is practicable.
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Monies for recruiting service; appropriate specie, and disputes over rank
06/30/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Harmar discusses monies for recruiting service; the matter of paper money and specie, and disputes over rank between Ensigns Denny and Spear. Indicates that Spear is the senior officer. The same …
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Money for recruiting service, appointments, and rank disputes
09/09/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Discusses issue of paper currency relative to money allocated for recruiting service. Board has appointed R. Allison Surgeon Mate to J.F. Carmichael of Harmar's Regiment. Discusses disputes of rank …
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Meeting with the Indians Delayed
06/23/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The meeting of the Indians delayed. Probably will assemble next month. Indians got to Sandusky prepared for war, but stopped and turned back. This a favorable omen. Requests fresh instructions.
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McGillivray's influence; war on Georgia; Creek-Cherokee alliance
12/08/1788 Printed Document
Winn encloses and discusses McGillivray's letter and suggests that if the Indians don't come to the treaty, they mean war; will come down in great force on Georgia. Reports that a fort between the …
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Letters to Governor of Virginia and President of Pennsylvania requesting that they prepare militias
09/02/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
St. Clair has written to Governor of Virginia and President of Pennsylvania requesting that they give orders to their Lieutenants in the frontier counties to have their proportions of militia required …
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Knox expresses chagrin that the Indians have postponed their meeting
12/08/1788 Printed Document
Knox expresses chagrin that the Indians have postponed their meeting. He notes that it is in the best interests of the United States to avoid an Indian war and points out that the British officers …
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Indian intelligence report, council at Miami and role played by Joseph Brant
10/26/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Discusses council at Miami and the role of Brant in these discussions. Brant seems to have recommended peace, which is a matter of dissatisfaction for the western Indians. A surveyor named John Filson …
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Indian business is unfavorable, but holds out hope for peace
07/16/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Reports that business has an unfavorable aspect, but is still hopeful for peace. Will not spend money allocated by congress unless objects in view can be obtained. West line will not be agreed upon …
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Express from Colonel Joseph Brant, head of Five Nations
07/18/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Brant will arrive at Pittsburg in a few days with his people, on the way to Muskingum. Wishes not to send Nicholson, as he will prove useful at present location.
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Deteriorating Relations with the Western Indians
07/05/1788 Printed or published letter
St. Clair informs Knox that he is proceeding with plans for a meeting with the Six Nations, although with diminished expectations that such a meeting will be successful given the Indians' anger at the …
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Destruction of Cherokee towns by Servier, from State of Franklin [North Carolina]
08/05/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
A party from North Carolina, called Franklin State, with Sevier at the head, came over and destroyed several of their towns, killing nearly 30 Indians. Overhills seem determined for war. Winn wishes …
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Decision to continue in office the superintendent of Indian Affairs for the Northern District; Creek concurrence in Treaty
08/01/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox reports that Congress has thought it proper to to continue in office the superintendent of Indian Affairs for the Northern District for two months. Alexander McGillivray, Chief of Creeks, and the …
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Current state of uncertainty and the Six Nations meeting at the council at Detroit
08/17/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Reports that matters are in a state of uncertainty and will not clear up until the Six Nations meet at the council at Detroit. Mentions that if matters take an unfavorable turn, the consequences will …
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Courts of quarter sessions and common pleas
03/10/1788 Printed transcription/modern copy of letter
Letter, describes proceedings at court sessions. Some of Franklin's quondam officers were on the grand and petit juries and behaved unexceptionally well.
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