Author's Letterbook Copy, in Hand of Author

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  Pay of George Hardwick and William Long, Scouts of Clark County Kentucky

  05/02/1796 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of author

  Simmons certifies payment of $100.00 to George Hardwick and William Long, Scouts of Clark County Kentucky, Scouts of Clark County Kentucky.

  Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
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  Claims of Maryland Continental Soldier

  03/17/1796 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of author

  Advises Harper that the claims of John McNeal, a soldier in a company of Colonel Rawling's "Flying Camp" Regiment of Maryland Continental Army troops that was captured at the surrender of Fort …

  Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
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  A sergeant's claim for arrears of pay

  06/03/1796 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of author

  Requests that Lieutenant John McCleary send in his accounts and vouchers from the 2nd Sub Legion to facilitate the payment of a discharged sergeant's claim for arrears of pay.

  Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
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  Letter Regarding Testimony

  1797 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of author

  Sends copy of letter regarding forgery and fraud, offers original copy for Rawle's perusal.

  Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
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  Enclosed Copy of Letter from Sec. of War Relative to Payment for Post

  06/03/1797 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of author

  Discussion relative to the payment of the Postman for the delivery of public dispatches.

  Dreer Collection
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  Cost of Public Dispatches

  05/29/1797 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of author

  McHenry approved the current mode of transport of public dispatches. Cost relative to horse maintenance and transport related in detail.

  Dreer Collection
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  Captain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War

  02/06/1797 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of author

  Chapin informs Secretary at War of the intentions of Captains Brant and Abel. Brant and Abel are travelling to Philadelphia to see McHenry.

  Henry O'Reilly Collection
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  Accounts and Vouchers for Mounting Cannons

  08/29/1797 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of author

  Bedinger mailed accounts and vouchers for mounting cannons at Norfolk. Account is distinct and separate from the fortifications. Bedinger mentioned request from Henry Knox, Secretary of War, for new …

  Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
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  Whore Troubles

  10/05/1798 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of author

  Hawkins expresses outrage over the number of whores and rogues in the area of the Creek Nation once headed by Seagrove. They cannot get used to the "new order of things" and may resort to mischeif.

  Benjamin Hawkins Letterbook
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  Vouchers Drawn

  07/10/1798 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of author

  Hawkins inquires about vouchers drawn on the Secretary of War, and a misunderstanding between the military and Mr. Price.

  Benjamin Hawkins Letterbook
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  Unpaid Account

  09/04/1798 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of author

  Hawkins discusses his account that has not been paid for the last two years.

  Benjamin Hawkins Letterbook
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  Settlements on Indian Lands

  07/16/1798 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of author

  Hawkins has proceeded up the river, along with two commissioners from Georgia, and they are in agreement about his statement. They have found that some families are living on Indian land. Although …

  Benjamin Hawkins Letterbook
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  Response to Allegations Against Him

  06/22/1798 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of author

  Hawkins responds to allegations made by Seaborne Jones, that he is partial to the Indians in Georgia. He says that the Commissioners of Georgia and others witnessed his work, and that they sought the …

  Benjamin Hawkins Letterbook
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  Payment

  03/17/1798 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of author

  Record of payments made to different people.

  Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)
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  Hunters in the Woods

  12/22/1798 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of author

  Hawkins notifies McHenry of hunters that have taken to the woods, and of the Chiefs' cooperation. Also discussion of the capture and return of Mr. McIntosh's runaway slaves.

  Benjamin Hawkins Letterbook
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  Boundary Lines in Georgia

  08/07/1798 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of author

  Hawkins explains the three enclosed letters to McHenry. He also expresses concern over the boundary line between the citizens of the US and the Indians.

  Benjamin Hawkins Letterbook
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  Boundaries and Vouchers

  08/07/1798 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of author

  Hawkins is writing to Simmons with regard to the report of the commissioners appointed to mark the boundaries. He also questions the draft vouchers and the bi-yearly settlement of accounts.

  Benjamin Hawkins Letterbook
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  Balance Settlement

  05/25/1798 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of author

  Fish requested money be left to the Incomer of the N. States for materials purchased by Fish for the Naval Department. Fish detailed further amendments to account.

  Citations
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  Report of the Chiefs of the Upper and Lower Creeks

  05/18/1799 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of author

  The Indians report to Hawkins that they are going to all of the nations to tell them to assist the men running the boundary line between the United States and Spain. Hawkins approved and offered …

  Benjamin Hawkins Letterbook
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  Negotiations Between Hawkins and the Creeks

  04/15/1799 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of author

  Hawkins outlines the negotiations between Hawkins and the Creeks. Hawkins proposes that the chiefs elect two representative chiefs and ten hunters and guides for each to accompany Hawkins to …

  Benjamin Hawkins Letterbook
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  Murder in Georgia

  02/27/1799 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of author

  Hakwins begins the latter with a discussion of white man by an Indian. The Chiefs have assured Hawkins that justice will be done.

  Benjamin Hawkins Letterbook
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  Civilizing the Creek

  01/09/1799 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of author

  Hawkins is pleased with the Creeks for accepting the plan for their civilization. The Creeks have adapted well to raising livestock and are becoming better at manufacturing. Hawkins comments on the …

  Benjamin Hawkins Letterbook
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  Treasurer to Remit Sum

  07/05/1800 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of author

  Treasurer to remit sum to Fosdick to pay Dr. Shirley Ewing of Portland for his work at Fort Sumner. Simmons requested receipts.

  Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
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  Simmons Transmitting Duplicate Documents and Statements to Harrison

  02/10/1801 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of author

  Transmitting duplicates of abstracts and bills.

  Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)