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Appointment of Col. Meigs as Special Agent
04/22/1795 Printed Document
Advised appointing a special agent to take charge of the large quantity of goods that will be required for the treaty. Col. Meigs was selected to fulfill this duty, he accepted. Copy of his …
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Acknowledged Recommendations
12/17/1795 Printed Document
Mentioned Indian wars in Northwestern Territories, but otherwise fortuitous state of the U.S. Acknowledged receipt of G. Washington's address, and that the House will analyze and consider his …
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Abuses to System
06/17/1795 Printed Document
Discussed abuses to system of providing goods and provisions to troops. Noted gross inaccuracies in accounts of clothing. Requests inquiry into this matter with hopes of a solution to problem.
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A Return of the Different Nations of Indians Present at, and Parties to, the Treaty of Greenville, Taken on the 7th August, 1795.
08/07/1795 Printed Document
Lists nations present at the Treaty of Greenville.
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[The speech of a Chief called the Sun, in behalf of the Putawatimes]
04/19/1795 Typed Document
The Sun speaks on behalf of Pottawatomies, Chippewas, and Taways. Admits foolishness in trusting British. Severed ties with British and French to pursue peace with Americans. Hopes to hunt in …
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[The Indian's answer to Capt. Pasteur]
04/23/1795 Typed Document
Expressed desire to hold treaty at Council House in Miami village, once women are put to work, members of the Nation will attend the treaty. Details of land ownership, rights to farm and build …
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[The Creeks] Appointment of Commisioners
06/24/1795 Printed Document
Pacific disposition of Creeks led Washington to accede to the request of the State of Georgia to hold treaty on land rights. Treaty will be guided by the agreements made in the Treaty of New York, …
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[Report on the expense of Fortifications].
01/28/1795 Printed Document
List of annual costs to each state for defense and fortification of their borders along with committee approved sums for the following year.
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[Report of the Secretary of War on the above mentioned Resolution]
01/26/1795 Printed Document
Finds attempts to form a statement on direction for military operations embarrassing as there is no single direction for troops. Noted recent victories against "savage enemies", but feels defensive …
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[Private] Conspiracy and Conviction of Guilty Parties
04/15/1795 Printed Document
Notification that the President saw letters pertaining to "conspiracy which was calculated to destroy you and your army, and perhaps dismember the United States." All confidence in Newman lost, …
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[Preliminary articles agreed to at Greene Ville between Wayne and the Indian Nations North West of the Ohio.]
01/21/1795 Typed Document
Agreement of peace and concession to cease hostilities. Other stipulations related to peace agreement.
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[No. 65. Northwestern Tribes and the Creeks]
03/02/1795 Printed Document
As directed by the President, Pickering forwarded enclosed extracts of letters and document received from Gen. Wayne and from James Seagrove.
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[No. 61: The Northwestern Tribes - Communicated to the Senate]
01/30/1795 Printed Document
Notification that confidential dispatches from Maj. Gen. Wayne are transmitted to the Senate.
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[No. 60 Protection of the Frontiers - Communicated to the House of Representatives]
01/26/1795 Printed Document
Submission of report to House, as ordered by the President, on the number of troops necessary for the defense and maintenance of military posts which will protect frontier of U.S.
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[Instrument of Ratification: Treaty with the Cherokee Nation]
01/21/1795 Printed Document
Outlines treaty agreement b/w Cherokee Nation and U.S. and gives Presidential seal of approval.
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[Extract] Pay for Recruits
04/11/1795 Typed Document
Advised payment of recruits enlisted from Gen. Morgan's army and sending an officer to collect arrears of their pay.
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[Extract] Forwarding Troops from Pittsburgh
04/18/1795 Typed Document
Regrets any circumstance that delayed the decent of troops down the Ohio river to reinforce Gen. Wayne. Advised forwarding troops stationed at Pittsburgh to assist Gen. Wayne immediately. Discussed …
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[Capt Pasteur's Answer to the Petiwatimies Indians, in Council, 21st day of April, 1795.]
04/21/1795 Typed Document
Explains U.S. desire for peace, will forgive Indian Nations for wrongs. Advised avoiding British and their deceptions. Promises of trade upon signing of treaty with U.S., discussed building villages …
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(Private) Various Treaties
11/07/1795 Printed Document
Heard rumors that Wayne was dead, hope to see him soon with reports of peace with Indians. Peace on all fronts of U.S. has been attained. Negotiations with Algiers commenced, emperor of Morocco has …
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(Private) Esteem and Respect
04/25/1795 Printed Document
Thanks for the congratulations on Pickering's appointment as Secretary of War. Glad that Wayne has succeeded in his position and that Pickering holds Wayne in high esteem.
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Warning on Health Risks at Fort Miamis
07/16/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry cited sickness among British troops stationed at Fort Miamis stating fort should only be garrisoned by our troops if it is an essential depot in the chain of command and defense of the area.
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Use of Timber to Build Frigate
04/23/1796 Printed Document
Congress determined to build only three frigates authorized by former law, McHenry urged Claghorne to speed through construction and use timber provided by the Schooner Rachell which arrived in Boston …
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Transportation of Supplies
05/19/1796 Printed Document
Creeks might travel to Mr. Seagrove in June, per his invitation. Discussed arrangements with Mr. Johnson for delivery of provisions and issuing them to the Indians.
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Suspension of the Frigate Construction Program
03/15/1796 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
Since peace has been achieved between the United States and the Regency of Algiers, the President is authorized to suspend the program for the building of frigates. Since this is such a momentous step …
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Suspension of Construction
04/25/1796 Printed Document
Orders to suspend purchases for the frigate currently under construction due to the act of Congress that suspended the construction of armaments. Additional orders to dispose of all items deemed …
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