William Irvine Papers
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Settlement of Forage Account
Hodgdon informs General Irvine that his forage account will not be settled until the whole amount of forage dues can be ascertained.
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Renting the Public Buildings at Carlisle
General Irvine agrees to rent public buildings according to the conditions proposed by the Commissioner of Military Stores with the understanding that he can purchase them at a later date if the …
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Renting Public Buildings at Carlisle
Hodgdon explains his proposal for the leasing of public buildings to General Irvine.
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Occupation of Public Buildings at Carlisle
Hodgdon explains to General Irvine his conditions for the occupation of the public buildings at Carlisle.
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Strengthening the Federal Government, Etc.
Knox discusses British intentions regarding the evacuation of the Western Forts which they still occupy. He mentions the "federal convention" proposed by Virginia for strengthening the power of …
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Intelligence from the Western Frontier
Knox thanks Irvine for referring officers to him with recent information from the western frontier and he asks for any additional information that Irvine can gather. He briefly mentions the lack of …
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Instructions to the Superintendant of Indian Affairs.
Knox's printed instructions for the Superintendant of Indian Affairs with additional handwritten notations.
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Checking the Indians on the Pennsylvania Frontier
General Harmar discusses the orders he has received from the War Office respecting the establishment of a small post at the confluence of French Creek and the Allegheny River. The purpose of this …
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Payments Made on Account of Depreciation
Howell discusses the inquiry he has made into the payments or advances made by five States to their officers and men on account of depreciation.
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Suspension of the Establishment at Presque Isle
Govenor Mifflin makes his case against the suspension of the establishment of the town at Presque Isle, arguing that the land for the town is the property of his State and could not justifiably have …
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Suspension of Presque Isle is Temporary
Governor Mifflin discusses the President's suspension of the establishment of the town at Presque Isle and, in response to the dissatisfaction of frontier inhabitants, assures Irvine that the …
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Suspend the Establishment at Presque Isle
Because of the recent murder of an Indian, the President deems it necessary to temporarily suspend the establishment of the town at Presque Isle so as to prevent an outbreak of hostilities by the Six …
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Reinforcing Fort Franklin
Knox explains the measures he is taking to reinforce Fort Franklin.
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Military and Quartermaster's Stores at Pittsburgh
This is the return of the military and quartermaster's stores at Pittsburgh intended for the detachment destined for the western frontier.
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Letters Respecting the Town at Presque Isle
Dallas encloses the letters that have passed back and forth between Governor Mifflin and the General Government respecting the President's suspension of the establishment of the town at Presque Isle.
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Interests of the Union vs. Those of the States
Governor Mifflin lectures Knox on the discretionary powers of the President in relation to the State governments. He acknowledges that it is the duty of the President to act in the interests of the …
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Indian Reaction to the Suspension at Presque Isle
Elicott discusses the Indian response to the President's suspension of the establishment of the town at Presque Isle.
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Harmony Between the General and Particular Governments
Knox assures Governof Mifflin of the General Government's desire for harmony with the State Governments. He explains the suspension of the establishment of the town at Presque Isle as the means of …
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Gratitude for Quelling the Insurrection
Harmar transmits the several resolves expressing gratitude to those involved in the expedition to quell the western insurrection.
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Gratitude for Assisting in the Suppression of the Insurrection
Knox extends the President's gratitude to Governor Mifflin and the Militia of Pennsylvania for their support of the General Government's suppression of the recent insurrection.
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General Principles Governing the Accounts of Your Office
The Comptroller explains the principles and instructions by which the Office of the Intendant of Military Stores is to be governed.
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Fort Franklin Beseiged, Etc.
This is Denney's report from the western counties of Pennsylvania, particularly from Fort Pitt and Fort Franklin which he describes as being beseiged.
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ENCLOSED: Orders and Thanks for Quelling Western Insurrection
Enclosed official thanks of House of Representatives to the militias of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia for their successful expedition to quell western insurrection.
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Collision of State and Federal Jurisdictions
In response to President Washington's suspension thereof, Governor Mifflin makes his case for the establishment of a town at Presque Isle as necessary for the defense of the western frontier of …
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Avoiding a General Indian War
Discusses how a proposed move against "the more Western tribes" might provoke the Six Nations; notes that these factors, in addition to "precarious" relations with the Creeks, could well bring on a …
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