Autograph, Contemporaneous or Certified Copy, Signed
29 documents
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North Carolina Brevets
02/18/1784 Autograph, Contemporaneous or Certified Copy, SignedDiscusses brevet promotions of officers of the North Carolina Line.
#705 Jethro Sumner Papers. -
Report on Expediency to Retain West Point as Military Post
07/31/1786 Autograph, Contemporaneous or Certified Copy, SignedWest Point provides a strategic military defense against invaders to the US. Describes the exact location on the Hudson River. The fortifications are impossible to besiege. Considers West Point a …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers. -
Attempts to Procure Food & Payment for Troops, with Limited Funds
03/28/1787 Autograph, Contemporaneous or Certified Copy, SignedKnox sends Wadsworth two orders, one for $1500 for rations and the other to defray the expences for the line. Further advances for the troops are necessary but cannot be sent until the troops on the …
Jeremiah Wadsworth Papers -
Preparation for Indian Treaty; Reports Indian Trading Efforts
04/26/1788 Autograph, Contemporaneous or Certified Copy, SignedExpresses frustration that Tardiveau has not delivered the letter. Describes his travels and explains Nicholson's intelligence about how the Indians will approach the treaty with the intent to …
Alfred T. Goodman Papers -
Describes Activity at Fort Harmar; Mentions Supplies, Officers, Recruits, Indians
01/10/1788 Autograph, Contemporaneous or Certified Copy, SignedLists recent correspondence. Hopes that the treaty with the governor of the Western Territory will pacify the "savages" and land with the Ohio Company purchase. Discusses habitability of land …
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Talk of Badger, Cherokee Headman, about Treaty
04/15/1789 Autograph, Contemporaneous or Certified Copy, SignedA copy of the talk of Badger in representation of Cherokee headmen and warriors. Discussion of white prisoners. Fear of Mr. Ballow frequenting their land. Requests return of land. Encloses strand of …
Andrew Pickens Papers -
Defense of the frontier
12/24/1791 Autograph, Contemporaneous or Certified Copy, SignedSecretary Knox writes that President Washington has directed him to assure Governor Lee of Virginia that he considers the United States responsible for the necessary expenses to defend the frontier. …
Henry Knox Papers -
War Department expenditures for treaties with Indians
11/12/1792 Autograph, Contemporaneous or Certified Copy, SignedAccount of monies disbursed by Knox for Indian treaties. Certified true copy signed by Register of the Treasury, Joseph Nourse.
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Constitutional Legality of Claiming Privateer Ships in Charleston Port
01/23/1794 Autograph, Contemporaneous or Certified Copy, SignedMakes reference to a Spanish brig brought into the port of Charleston. Considers the Constitution the supreme law of the land in regards to treaties with France, and rejects the President's request to …
Benjamin H. Rutledge Papers -
Reports Abrupt Departure of Mr. Dandridge
08/01/1796 Autograph, Contemporaneous or Certified Copy, SignedReports sudden departure of Mr. Dandridge, based on unworthy motives, although he considers him a character of integrity.
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Reports US Relations in Portugal
10/31/1797 Autograph, Contemporaneous or Certified Copy, SignedRefers to US relations in Portugal. Reports activities of the Secretary of State there, with several social events. Refers to the Spaniards on the Mississippi and Indian affairs.
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Presidential Discretionary Use of Forces against French, Spanish
04/08/1797 Autograph, Contemporaneous or Certified Copy, SignedDiscussion of quarantine and defensive force requiring compliance with France. Refers to use of artillerists, engineers, dragoons, and frigates at the discretion of the President. Speculates on Spain …
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McHenry to Wilkinson Concerning Situation in Indian/Spanish Country
06/09/1797 Autograph, Contemporaneous or Certified Copy, SignedJames McHenry writes General James Wilkinson on sending an officer to investigate an affair concerning the possible demolition of U.S. forts in Indian country and the claims of Spanish subjects to …
Clairborne (JFH) Collection -
Instructions for Troops with Indians, Spanish, and French along Mississippi
10/16/1797 Autograph, Contemporaneous or Certified Copy, SignedInstructions for artillery and infantry at Pittsburgh and promotions for soldiers. Details how to communicate with French and Spanish. Refers to US treaty with Spain. Encourages friendly relationship …
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Instructions for Journey along the Mississippi, Transportation of Supplies
10/16/1797 Autograph, Contemporaneous or Certified Copy, SignedReports progress with troops along the Mississippi. Provides instructions to proceed to Pittsburgh and report to James O'Hara and Isaac Craig for supplies and transportation. Refers to salary.
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Suspicions of Colonel Smith are Without Foundation
12/13/1798 Autograph, Contemporaneous or Certified Copy, SignedGeneral Washington expresses his confidence in the ability and integrity of Colonel William Smith and wonders how Abijah Hammond could have been considered for the post of Lieutenant Colonel …
Sixth Congress: Executive Nominations to the Senate [6B-A2 & A3] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4) -
Suggest Castle Island as Not Appropriate for Convicts
07/09/1798 Autograph, Contemporaneous or Certified Copy, SignedEncloses copy of letter to Brigadier General Wilkinson and Governor Sumner. Suggests that convicts should not remain on Castle Island, but that a garrison with regular troops be used.
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Request for Washington's Attendance at Meeting to Discuss Officer Appointments & Other Military Necessities
10/30/1798 Autograph, Contemporaneous or Certified Copy, SignedInforms Washington that Adams cannot leave his wife's sickbed until it is absolutely necessary for him to meet Congress, and that he has authorized McHenry and the generals to decide the appointments …
John Adams Papers -
References English and French Political Parties
01/14/1798 Autograph, Contemporaneous or Certified Copy, SignedMentions English government and factions as Jacobians, Anarchists, Whigs, Tories, and other disorganized groups. Refers to a French party in America.
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Questions Legality of Land Purchase and Judicial Power of Secretary of War
02/27/1798 Autograph, Contemporaneous or Certified Copy, SignedRefers to correspondence with the Secretary of State and the Honorable David Morgan. Mentions survey of Virginia land and superintendent offices in Louisville in discussion of good land. The Secretary …
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Information Regarding Generals, and Reasons for War Department Conference at Philadelphia
10/30/1798 Autograph, Contemporaneous or Certified Copy, SignedInforms Pinckney that he has written to Hamilton & Knox, calling them into service at Philadelphia, and hopes that Washington will attend as well. He writes that Knox has refused his commission on …
John Adams Papers -
Correspondence with Washington
11/14/1798 Autograph, Contemporaneous or Certified Copy, SignedRefers to correspondence with General Washington and their meeting in Philadelphia.
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Discusses Current Disposition of the Cherokees
06/04/1799 Autograph, Contemporaneous or Certified Copy, SignedWrites of interaction with the governor. Refers to Indian danger.
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Discusses Court Martial Process
04/24/1799 Autograph, Contemporaneous or Certified Copy, SignedRefers to approval for court martials. Assures peculiar delicacy in punishment process.
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Declines Offer to Lead American Military Academy
09/12/1799 Autograph, Contemporaneous or Certified Copy, SignedAcknowledges receipt of letter and invitation. Expresses humble gratitude. Declines offer based on commitments, but hopes to visit America and pay his respects to the President. [Known previously as …
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