Timothy Pickering Papers
101 documents
Addressed to Tellico Block House
"Tellico Block House in the care of David Henley."
Timothy Pickering PapersAction on the Southwestern Frontier
Governor Sevier discusses action on the southwestern frontier, some of which may require a response by the militia.
Timothy Pickering PapersProtection of the Frontier
Sevier proposes that the protection of the frontier can be accomplished by the militia, including three companies of infantry and a troop of horse.
Timothy Pickering PapersMurders Committed in a Time of Profound Peace
Sevier comments on murders committed by settlers and by Indians and emphasizes that there is blame on both sides.
Timothy Pickering PapersInterpreter to the Choctaw Nation
McHenry orders the recipient to provide his services as interpeter to the Choctaw nation to the Commanding Officer of the detachment sent to take possession of the post at Walnut Hills lately occupied …
Timothy Pickering PapersImpeachment of a Concealed Enemy
Enclosed to Governor Sevier are official papers that expose the criminality of an individual whose is unworthy of his seat in the Senate from which he has been expelled. He is also being impeached by …
Timothy Pickering PapersCruel Murder of Two Cherokees
McHenry assures Governor Sevier that he and the President cherish peace on the frontier and therefore insist that the intruders on Indian land be made to obey the law. The President will augment the …
Timothy Pickering PapersAlliances with Neighboring Spanish Governments
Sevier discusses the potential of forming alliances with neighboring Spanish governments as a means of protecting the southwestern frontier.
Timothy Pickering PapersUnlawful Aggression Against Judge Campbell
The President has been informed of an aggression against Judge Campbell in violation of the laws by Lieutenant Colonel Butler, commander of U. S. troops in Tennessee. An investigation of this incident …
Timothy Pickering PapersTreaty with the Cherokee Nation of Indians
McHenry discusses the proposed negotiations with the Cherokee Nation of Indians respecting the purchase of a tract of land from them and the return of certain citizens to the land from which they have …
Timothy Pickering PapersProtecting the Interests of the General Government
Govenor Sevier assures McHenry that neither Zacharia Coxe nor anyone else would be permitted to make settlements unless permitted to do so by the General Government.
Timothy Pickering PapersProtecting Our Country Against Invaders
The author assures McHenry that his utmost exertions will be extended to supporting and protecting the country against any invader that dares to attack.
Timothy Pickering PapersPaying Pennsylvania's Invalid Pensioners
Enclosed is a list of Invalid Pensioners for the State of Pennsylvania with a warrant for their payment for the period from March 5th to September 4th, 1798. The Secretary of the Treasury will provide …
Timothy Pickering PapersPaying Invalid Pensioners
Enclosed is a list of Invalid Pensioners with a warrant for their payment for March 5th to September 4th, 1798. The Secretary of the Treasury will provide the funds to make these payments. Perkins is …
Timothy Pickering PapersMalignant and Ambitious Desires
Governor Sevier warns of the malignant and ambitious desires of France.
Timothy Pickering PapersCabin Furniture for Captain Nicholson
Jackson is directed to provide the listed articles of cabin furniture for Captain Nicholson. McHenry notes that no other furniture can be provided by the public to Commissioned Officers on board ships …
Timothy Pickering PapersAltering the Present Indian Boundary
McHenry asks Butler to lend his presence to the impending treaty negotiations with the Cherokees which may require the alteration of the present Indian boundary. He warns that Zachariah Coxe is to be …
Timothy Pickering PapersRelations with the Northwestern Tribes
Mc Henry discusses in some detail relations with the northwestern Indians and refuses to consider a reassessment of the lines established by the Treaty of Greenville which a number of Indian chiefs …
Timothy Pickering PapersOverpayment of Elisha Reed's Pension
Since it appears that Elisha Reed's pension exceeds what he is due, Perkins is directed to stop payment on his pension for the period from March through September 1799. This will cover most of what he …
Timothy Pickering PapersInvalid Pensioners in Pennsylvania
Enclosed is a list of Invalid Pensioners for the State of Pennsylvania with a warrant for their payment for the period from March 5th to September 4th, 1799. The Secretary of the Treasury will provide …
Timothy Pickering PapersOur Worthy General's Letter
"I enclose you our worthy general's letter. To what end his military cares when the whole palisade is about to be demolished?"
Timothy Pickering PapersMoney for the Fortifications at Salem
"I have directed the sum of five hundred dollars to be transmitted to you by the Treasurer of the United States on account of the fortifications at Salem."
Timothy Pickering Papers
