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Receipt & Forwarding to Congress of Highly Important Information
Wayne is sending to Knox the deposition and papers of Joseph Collins that provide secret information of such consequence that they should be made available to Congress.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Readiness and Strength of Wayne's Army; More on Filling Officer Vacancies
Wayne says he is ready for his army to descend the Ohio River which is now navigable due to recent heavy rains. Not counting the 800 men that will left in garrisons, he has 1200 effectives available …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Quarrels with Genet, Etc.
Senator King states his objections to the actions of Citizen Genet who he believed was endangering US neutrality with regard to France's war with Spain and Britain.
Alexander Hamilton PapersProspects of aid, magazine of arms, calling up militia of neighboring states
Georgia Governor Telfair expresses peculiar satisfaction in contemplating prospect of aid and arrangement of calling militia from neighboring states in case of general hostility. Refers to the …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dPreparations for Movement of the Legion Beyond Fort Jefferson
Wayne plans to move the Legion to a point beyond Fort Jefferson as a way of inhibiting enemy action in that area because he is sure that the Indians are planning an imminent attack before scarcity of …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Pleading for Orders, Backpay & New Recruits; Defenses at Greeneville Complete, and Expectations of Indians to Fight or Deal
Laments lack of word from Knox, which he attributes to an epidemic in Philadelphia; also laments continued unreliability of contractors. Reports defenses at Greeneville complete, and believes Indians …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Peace Mission of Cornplanter, Supplies & Artillery Needed at Legionville
The Cornplanter's peace message should be laid before Congress as soon as possible as he and his nephew are on their way to Philadelphia. Various items are needed at Legionville including a complete …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Payment of Soldiers Has Begun with Arrival of Paymaster General
Pay has been allowed for certain garrisons but not for all of them but since the Paymaster General is now present, most of the problems related to pay should soon be resolved.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Pay of Lt. Underhill and Recruits
Knox informs Lt Underhill that the sum of $42.69 has been remitted to Samuel Meredith, Treasurer of the U.S., being the balance of pay due him and his recruits.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay of Captain Joseph Elliott, Lieutenant Henry Muhlenberg, William Steel Surgeon's Mate
Pay of $206 to Captain Joseph Elliott, Lieutenant Henry Muhlenberg, William Steel Surgeon's Mate at Mud Island Fort, including forage and men under command of Captain Elliott.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Order & Discipline in the Legion, and Reinforcements & Promotions
Wayne hopes the Legion's officers' communique on rations does not injure its impression of order and discipline, as these have been trained into them well. Detachment of Virginia dragoons has …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Notes Arrival of List of Promotions, as Well as Cornplanter
Wayne has received the list of promotions and appointments and has also welcomed the arrival of Corn Planter and other chiefs and warriors. He will endeavor to send them home in good spirits which …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3New Post, Greeneville, Threatens Indians at Au Glaize; Addresses Supplies and Recruitment
Notes Legion's position threatening Miami villages and Indian town at Au Glaize, saying this protects frontier and supply convoys by keeping Indians close to protect their homes, rather than venturing …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Negotiations with Indians on Ohio River Boundary; Expectation of War
Wayne discusses the meeting he had with the Corn Planter and other chiefs and warriors and expresses his belief that the Indians have established the Ohio River as a firm boundary between the U.S. and …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Need for Fine-Grained Powder; Placement of Spies, General Returns for Supplies, and Preparations for Offensive
Wayne discusses the need for the fine-grained powder he has been requesting. Spies/scouts are now present in each of the counties where they are needed. Enclosed is the General Returns on the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Money Wanting in the Commissary of Military Stores
From Quartermaster General's Dept. and Commissary of Military Stores Dept. Account Book. Estimate of monies wanting in the Commissary of Military Stores Department
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Money Needed on Western Territory
From Quartermaster General's Dept. and Commissary of Military Stores Dept. Account Book. Estimate of the sum necessary to procure the listed stores wanted for the Army and Laboratory on the Western …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Message from Secretary of War Henry Knox to the Hanging Maw sent by Governor Blount on the Incident at Hanging Maw
Knox conveys the wishes of President of United States General George Washington, who expresses indignation at the attack made upon him [presumably attack and murder by Major Beard and his men at …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dLetter from Timothy Barnard [Bernard] to Major Henry Gaither regarding meeting with Cussetahs, scalpings, robbery and murder at Robert Seagrove's store Traders Hill on St Mary's River, Spaniard Dons
An enclosure to Gaither to Secretary of War letter 17 April 1793, Timothy Bernard writes from the Flint River. Reports on Indians arriving from St. Marys and Sattelles with scalps and plunder. …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dLetter from Secretary of War Henry Knox to William Blount, Governor of Territory of United States South of Ohio River
Knox relays to Governor Blount, President Washington's desire to invite John Watts, Little Turtle, and as many of the real chiefs of Cherokees to pay a visit to Philadelphia where they would be …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dLetter from Secretary of War Henry Knox to Governor Blount on the Mero district, on offensive operations against the hostile Indians and President Washington's policies, the role of congress, use of the militia, return of stores for the Chickasaws, and Blount's expected arrival with the heads of the Cherokees
Discusses defense of citizens of Mero District. Refers to the difficulties that President Washington faces since Congress is not in session. Notes the seriousness of plunging nation into war with …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dLetter from Secretary of War Henry Knox to Daniel Smith, Esquire, Secretary of Treasury of United States South of Ohio River
Knox informs Daniel Smith that his letters have been forwarded to President of United States General George Washington. Smith was present at Hanging Maw's house during the attack and murders by Major …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dLetter from John Galphin to General Jared Irwin on the continuing hostilities between Creek Nation and Georgia settlers
Galphin extends olive branch. He recounts the background of the dispute, noting that white ambitions seem to know no bounds. Notes that treaty must be established by legislative body and not by …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dLetter from James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent, to Henry Knox Secretary of War describing the robbery and murder at Robert Seagroves' store at Traders Hill St Mary's River
James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent gives an account of the murder and robbery at his brother Robert Seagrove's store at Trader's Hill on St Mary's River on the night of 11 March 1793. Mr John Fleming …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dLetter from James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent, to David Cornell on his bad actions owing to the wicked advice of white me
From St Mary's, Seagrove says that David Cornell's actions [bringing a scalp from Cumberland at behest of Spanish Agent] are indeed bad, but are the fault of the wicked white men [Spanish Agents]. …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
