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Report that Peter Schuyler & Peter Rightman Will Not Be Allowed to Attend Treaty at Fort Stanwix
Memoranda from an unknow origin that discusses the tension between U.S. Indian Commissioners and New York state Indian Commissioners. Formal direction for Peter Schuyler from Mr. Campbell, through the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS.Settlement of Pay
Dicusses a claimant's request for renewal of "final settlement securities"
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Petition Denial
Discusses the reasons for a recommended denial of the petition of Giles Wolcott for a refund of money lost on the retreat from Fort Ticonderoga in the Revolutionary War
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Present State of the Military and Naval Forces Upon the Island of Cuba
Detailed accounting of the military and naval forces of Cuba which included an assessment of the dissatisfaction of the people with their form of government. Author argued that if the inhabitants …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Opening of the Council Fire
Pickering thanks the Indians for their speech and promises a heartfelt answer the following day.
Timothy Pickering PapersOutlines Relations with Indians about Truce, Treaty of Fort Harmar, and Borders
Requests that commissioners be informed of all treaties & boundaries with northern and western Indians. Refers to Indian lands ceded or purchased to the U.S., questioning to which tribes the land …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Outlines the Duties of Hodgdon, the New SuperIntendent of Military Stores
Hodgdon is informed that he has been appointed Superintendent of Military Stores. His duties in relation to the Departments of War and Treasury are defined and he is provided with the forms he will …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Observations regarding the Saint Croix River boundary dispute
Memo regarding the St. Croix dispute between the British and United States over the northeastern boundary line, said by the Jay Treaty to be resolved through arbitration. McHenry urges that the third …
James McHenry PapersPropositions for increased defensive measures
Memorandum insisting that a defensive force is necessary to prepare against a united French-Spanish threat, particularly in the southern United States, including marines, dragoons, frigates, and …
James McHenry PapersMemorandum regarding Franco-American relations
Memorandum on Franco-American relations; McHenry concludes that France is in a difficult spot and is unlikely to have the ability to garner a fleet for war against the United States.
James McHenry PapersDebate regarding the military establishment and western frontier
McHenry acknowledges a significant debate in the House over whether a proposed addition to the military establishment be necessary. McHenry stands by his position that not only should the military …
James McHenry PapersTransportation of Men & Provisions to Charleston
Hodgdon arranges for the transportation of fifty men and their provisions to Charleston at a cost of ten dollars for the passage of each man which includes both water and rations.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
