Territorial Governor Papers - RG2
7 documents
-
Presents for the Chickasaws, Etc.
07/24/1797 Autograph LetterAmong a number of matters, the author discusses the distribution of presents to the Chickasaws at Chickasaw Bluffs. He apologizes for his late communication which is due to a violent intermittent …
Territorial Governor Papers - RG2 -
Disposition of the Spanish Commandant
07/04/1797 Autograph LetterThe author dispatched Ensign Scott to the Spanish Commandant at New Madrid to learn his disposition regarding General Wilkinson's letter describing the movement of the detachment.
Territorial Governor Papers - RG2 -
Causes of the Delay in the Chief's Arrival, Etc.
10/22/1797 Autograph Letter SignedAmong other matters, Captain Guion discusses the delay of the chiefs in arriving at Fort Adams to receive their annuities. The delay is due to several causes including Piamingo's having to stay at …
Territorial Governor Papers - RG2 -
Unsettled Affairs Among the Indian Nations
02/25/1798 Autograph Letter SignedCaptain Guion explains the procrastination of his communications that is due to the ill state of his health which he has endured for more than three months and the difficulty of communicating because …
Territorial Governor Papers - RG2 -
Spanish Have Evacuated Their Posts, Etc.
04/19/1798 Autograph Letter SignedAmong other matters, Captain Guion announces that the Spanish troops have evacuated their posts at Walnut Hills and Natchez. The buildings and posts were left in the same state as when they were …
Territorial Governor Papers - RG2 -
Indian Affairs in the Country near Natchez
07/09/1798 Autograph Letter SignedCaptain Guion declares that the Indians still appear pacific though constantly urged to the contrary by the Spanish. Many of the principal men [chiefs] have visited Natchez and declared their friendly …
Territorial Governor Papers - RG2 -
French Are Planning an Attack, Etc.
06/13/1798 Autograph Letter SignedAmidst a discussion of accounting matters, Captain Guion warns that there are reports that the French are planning an attack on the southwestern country. Considerable military forces have supposedly …
Territorial Governor Papers - RG2
