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Halting Construction of Frigates
03/15/1796 Printed Document
Mentioned "An act to provide a naval armament," and upon peace with Algiers all construction should cease. He requested Congressional opinion on halting construction due to the effect it would have …
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Frequency of Mail Delivery
05/22/1796 Printed Document
Arrival time of commissioners to Coleraine unknown. Hawkins thought it important McHenry was informed regularly on progress of negotiations with Indian tribes. He wrote contractor that carried mail …
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FRAGMENT: Letter to Creek Nation
03/03/1796 Copy of Signed Document
Laid down U.S. stipulations for treaties to be considered valid. Discussed land protection and land rights of Creek Nation, hopes to establish peace b/w two nations.
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Foreign Relations and Patriotism
12/16/1796 Printed Document
Discussed Indian relations, acquiring prisoners from Algiers, dispute with France, and relations with other foreign nations. Lauded Washington for his services to the U.S.
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Fears of Supplying Troops at Fort Detroit Assuaged
07/23/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Enclosed letter from Captain DeButts and letter to General Wilkinson. Notification that Fort Detroit was official taken possession by U.S. at 12 o'clock on July 11th. Previous fears of Wayne …
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Expenses of Quartermaster's Department
12/09/1796 Typed Document
Notification that Wilkins drew upon McHenry in favor of J. Irvine for current expenses of the Quartermaster's Department.
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Examining the inboard draft for the frigate at Baltimore
10/25/1796 Typed letter
Humphreys examined the draft for the frigate at Baltimore and found it to be adequate at present, for the only purpose of the draft was to illustrate the placement of the beams and thus the pumps.
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Exaggerated Claims of Illness at Fort Miamis, Necessity of Fort Discussed
08/10/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Wayne en route for Detroit to meet with several nations of Indians, noted the claims of illness that afflicted British troops at Fort Miamis were exaggerated. Captain Andrew Marschalk sent to …
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Evacuation of Posts
06/27/1796 Printed Document
Enclosed Beckwith's answer to dispatch sent to Lord Dorchester. Also enclosed orders to evacuate Fort Miamis, Detroit, Michilimackinac, Niagara, and Oswego.
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Equipping Dragoons and Draw of Money
09/06/1796 Typed Document
Notification that Wilkins ordered Gen. Wayne to equip dragoons horses, estimate of cost enclosed along with contingent money for forage and subsistance of the dragoons. Cannot appoint an agent to …
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Enclosed Report on Frigates and Cost of Construction
01/20/1796 Printed Document
Enclosed report on frigates and related expenses. Report to House of Representatives enclosed.
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Enclosed Letters, Directions to Proceed to Fort Fidius
08/19/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Orders to direct commander of cavalry to proceed to Fort Fidius; Major Craig to send whiskey down Ohio to Detroit.
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Enclosed Letters Ordering Deposit of Provisions to Posts
06/07/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Duplicate letters enclosed documenting Waynes orders to James O'Hara for the delivery of provisions to forts along the Ohio River. Wayne assured McHenry he would supply the recently acquired posts by …
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Enclosed Letters from Winston and Quartermaster General on Expenses
09/05/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Expenses related to readying dragoons, and "wretched state" of cavalry detailed. Indian goods to be received which will hopefully assuage the "red Children".
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Enclosed Letter with Allegations Against Wayne
09/02/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Copy of letter written by Major Cushing with allegations against Wayne's conduct. McHenry advised Wayne on future interactions. McHenry requested Wayne hold a company at ready to meet company of …
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Enclosed Letter from Major Cushing Regarding Corrections to Dates
10/07/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Copy of letter from Major Cushing correcting errors to dates regarding charges against him.
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Enclosed Instructions for Supply of Rations and Building Requirments for LaBeauf
06/28/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Instructions for Colonel O'Hara for supply of rations to posts from Fort Washington to Fort Defiance. Post at LaBeouf to be built, protection of area necessary due to location at head of French Creek …
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Enclosed Estimates
09/07/1796 Typed Document
Enclosed estimate for the Quartermasters Department, Indian Department, and Hospital Department for months of July, August, September. Reason for not drawing up estimate sooner was that Wilkins …
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Enclosed Estimate for Troops Necessary to Garrison Forts Taken from British
02/24/1796 Printed Document
Forts given to U.S. by British in recent treaty required staffing. Wayne enclosed list of necessary troops and materials for Michilimackinac, Detriot, Miami, and Niagara.
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Election Favorites
12/02/1796 Printed Document
Inclosed Governor's Address printed in Green's paper. Pennsylvania ticket in favor of Jefferson, some say Adams will be elected by a majority of 6 votes. McHenry doesn't believe an election will be …
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Dispute over Superior Officer
03/01/1796 Typed letter
Freeman thanks Simmons for information regarding his duties as paymaster. He says that the Commandant at his post has ordered him to follow the directions of the Commandant, not Simmons. He outlines …
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Development and Regulation of U.S.
12/12/1796 Printed Document
Noted good relations with Indians, Great Britain, and Spain. Encouraged by agricultural and manufacturing success, believed that establishing governing body would assist in accelerating success. Many …
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Desertion of Soldiers and Positive Political Relations with Indians
08/28/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Increased bounty for deserters, current punishment not adequate. Building and repairs to fortifications discussed. Indians expectant for annuities due them by treaty of Green ville and desire a …
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Description of Detroit
09/28/1796 Typed letter
Delayed writing Hodgdon in hopes of visiting him, just received news Brown cannot leave Detroit. Describes Detroit, its inhabitants as mostly French with some Scottish merchants. Will procure a fox …
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Delayed Construction of Frigate for Dey of Algiers
07/13/1796 Printed Document
Very surprised no step has been taken to fix delay in fulfilling Dey of Algiers request for frigate. Detailed argument for why delay is unacceptable.
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