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Inquiry into the Sale of Land
Requested inquiry into the pay of Mr. Donaldson who surveyed land for sale in Indian territory. Appointment of Mr.McKee as Indian Agent discussed, request for personal opinion on the man.
Edward E. Ayer CollectionInformations & Advice for Representing United States in Upcoming Treaty With St. Regis [Iroquois] Indians
Relays some information received from Governor Jay of New York concerning the upcoming treaty negotiations with the St. Regis [Iroquois] Indians, namely the date (September 18) and the location (Fort …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersInformation Regarding the Recent Indian Treaty [Treaty of Greeneville]
Forwards to Washington the details of Anthony Wayne's recent treaty with the Indians [the Treaty of Greeneville], noting that he obtained more land by it than had been expected. Lists the chiefs and …
John Wallington MSSIndian Relations and Peace on Frontier
Sections of letters from Gov. Blount were given to Congress for informative purpose. President awaits results of deliberations regarding trade with Indians. Defense of frontier financed. All …
James Robertson PapersIndian Hostilities
Opinion on Indian hostilities and white hunters invading Indian hunting grounds on the north west side of the Ohio River.
Dreer CollectionIndian Goods to be Forwarded
Letter regarding clothing at Galliopolis received. Will attempt to forward personal property to Lieut. Monnet. O'Hara advised sending Indian goods to Fort Franklin and that he would submit documents …
James Robertson PapersIndian Goods
Notification of shipment of Indian goods and Quartermaster's articles. Enclosed invoice.
James Robertson PapersIndian Goods
Quoted speech made by the Sec. of War to Chickasaw chiefs in Philadelphia regarding Indian goods given to promote/negotiate lasting peace.
James Robertson PapersInclosed Extracts Regarding Frontier Violence
"Frontier is in a state of alarm." Midway settlement flattened, Jackson believed settlers would not hold. News of peace between Northern Indians and U.S. reached lower settlements, which are …
James Jackson Papers, Collection #422.Impaired State of the Arms
Forwards a letter for Captain Suijdam.They state that the arms were in an impaired state when they received them.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Immediate Settlement of Our Dispute
Having received no response from Hodgdon, McLean & Van Emburgh must have immediate evidence that a settlement of their dispute is still important to him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)I Wish Nothing Unjust, Etc.
Thompson has received the journal of his march from Winchester to Pittsburgh but has not yet had time to prepare his accounts but will transmit them soon with his muster roll. He expects to be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)I Am Sorry I Did Not Receive My Rations
Although he has received his allowance for quarters, Nicholson expresses his disappointment that he did not receive his rations also. He will send his account to Howell with the expectation that …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)I am laboring under some disadvantages...
Houdin discusses the disadvantages that he is experiencing in settling his accounts and asks Simmons to convey this information to the Secretary of War.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Hospital for Militia
Estimate to be obtained regarding services provided by Colonel Sproat. Hospital established to tend to sick militia. Governor Lee neglected to establish a method for defraying costs of hospital.
James Robertson PapersHorse, Saddle, and Bridle for Henry Abeel
Since Henry Abeel is returning to his own country, Pickering wants him decently equipped with a horse, saddle, and bridle. The horse should be one of the hardiest on hand and well shod. When the horse …
U.S. War Department PapersHoratio Dayton's Receipts
Dunham transmits Lieutenant Horatio Dayton's receipts for the two hundred dollars remitted to him as directed by Howell.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hodgdon sends invoice for goods to Chapin
Letter, Hodgdon encloses invoice of annuity goods for Six Nations to Chapin; discusses goods for Six Nations; directs assistance to bearer.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionHelp Wanted: Clerk to Assist
Tousard warns that an officer who is charged with recording the proceedings of the Council and conducting correspondence with Simmons would have little time to learn the duties of an Artillerist and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Hayes Account and Payment for People of Cumberland
Enclosed account of Robert Hayes. Difficulties for people of Cumberland obtaining payments and payment of Kerrs of Salisbury, NC noted.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Hauling of the Residue
The hauling of the residue may be postponed. Mr. Humphreys will take them to his shed at the ship yard and have them dressed by his hands on rainy days. If dressed, they have to be stored.
Timothy Pickering PapersGovernor Arnoldus Vander Horst of South Carolina
"The name of the Governor of South Carolina is 'Arnoldus Vander Horst' agreeably to his own signature."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Goods for the Chickasaws and Choctaws
Nothing remains to be procured for the Chickasaws and Choctaws except some steel to accompany the blacksmith and some gunsmith tools. Pickering will write Colonel Carrington to ask him to procure the …
Timothy Pickering PapersGoods for the Chickasaws
It appears that the Chickasaw goods should have arrived in time for Mr. Foster to take with him if Ricard the wagoner had done his duty. Enclosed is a list of articles delivered from the stores at …
Timothy Pickering Papers
