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Abstract of Pay Due the Militia Called into Service for the Protection of the Frontiers South of the Ohio by Order of the Governor William Blount in the Year 1792
Abstract of pay due the militia called into service for the protection of the frontiers South of the Ohio by order of the Governor, William Blount in the year 1792. Lists warrant, number pay rolls, by …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Abstract of Pay Due Militia Southwest of the Ohio 1793
Abstract of pay due the militia called into service for the protection of the frontiers South of the Ohio by order of the Governor, William Blount in the year 1793.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A warning about the effect of white settler encroachments on Indian land
Barnard notes that Major Gaither should be informed of a matter, that if not obstructed, will prove of fatal consequences to the frontiers of Georgia. Inhabitants on the upper frontiers have driven …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dA talk from the heads of the Upper and Lower Creeks, by order of the Mad Dog, of the Tuckaubatchees, given out in the Cussetah Square, at a meeting of a number of Lower Creeks, this 21st July, 1793-to be forwarded to his Excellency General Washington, President of the United States.
Translated by Timothy Bernard at Cussetahs. A talk from the heads of the Upper and Lower Creeks, by order of the Mad Dog, of the Tuckabatchee, to be forwarded to His Excellency General Washington, …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dA talk from the heads of the Upper and Lower Creeks, by order of the Mad Dog, of the Tuckabatchees to be forwarded to His Excellency General George Washington, President of United States
Translated by Timothy Bernard at Cussetahs. A talk from the heads of the Upper and Lower Creeks, by order of the Mad Dog, of the Tuckabatchee, to be forwarded to His Excellency General Washington, …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dA report of a council of federal officers requesting party of federal troops to provide security for James Seagrove and his party during peace visit to Creeks
Federal Officers request [recipient unknown, perhaps Major Gaither] that protection be given to James Seagrove. Base this recommendation on James Aiken's deposition which describes threats from …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dA report from James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent on meeting with Georgia Governor Telfair regarding Georgia Militia planned offensive operations against the unfriendly Creek Towns
Seagrove reports that he and Captain Constant Freeman met with Georgia Governor Telfair on 5 September 1793 to discuss matters regarding the Creek Nation and Georgia inhabitants. Seagrove informed …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dVarious accounts
Certification of service and settlement of pay for Fifer Samuel Brushears, Private John Lee, and Private Lewis Mitchum Neel, late of the 3rd South Carolina Regiment
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Six Nations reply to speech delivered by General Chapin on 10 February 1794
Speech, declines invitation to Council at Venango; discusses boundary lines; discusses Indian confederacy; mentions Revolutionary War; mentions Congress; discusses Indian hostilities; discusses …
Henry O'Reilly CollectionRight of Neutral Navigation
Randolph notifes Hamilton, Knox, and Bradford that Denmark and Sweden have acknowledged the right of neutral navigation. He wonders if it would be advantageous for the President to send a commission …
Wallace PapersReply of the Six Nations of Indians
Reply of the Six Nations of Indians assembled in Council at Buffalo Creek on the 21st of April 1794 to a speech from General Knox, Secretary of War. The speech was delivered by General Chapin as …
Superintendent General's Office, 1791-1828Knox requisitions supplies
Stores, describes goods for treating with Indians; mentions Treaty of 1793.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionIsrael Chapin's speech to the Six Nations at Buffalo Creek
Speech, directs Treaty at Candaigua; discusses settlement at Presque Isle; mentions family illness.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionFleming's Receipt
Enclosed is George Fleming's receipt for goods received from Foreman Cheeseman.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Estimates of expenses of building and equipping frigates
Encloses estimates of expenses of building and equipping frigates. First one was made in Philadelphia and is described as most perfect. Second is estimate made in Boston; fairly accurate, but not …
Handwritten TranscriptsDo Not Allow the Chain of Friendship to Grow Rusty
Colonel Pickering's speech to the Six Nations assembled at a Council held at Canandagua in which he urges them not to allow the Chain of Friendship to grow more rusty and possibly to become rotten and …
Superintendent General's Office, 1791-1828Colonel Pickering's speech to Six Nations at Canandaigua
Speech, mentions Indian killed at Venango; advises re arrival of agent to assist journey.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionAnthony Wayne's Declaration to the Indian Nations
This is General Wayne's declaration to the Delawares, Shawnees, Miamis, Wyandots, and all other Nations of Indians northwest of the Ohio in which he offers the friendly hand of peace and promises to …
Superintendent General's Office, 1791-1828An act empowering the United States to hold lands for fortification.
The US Congress gave the President the power to claim land from states upon which fortifications have been erected. Thus the General Assembly grants the United States claim to the lands on which …
Rhode Island CollectionAccount of William Scott
Certification of service and settlement of pay for William Scott, late private in the 4th North Carolina Regiment
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Account of William Lucy
Certification of service and settlement of pay for William Lucy, late sergeant in the 5th South Carolina Regiment
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Account of William Chapman
Certification of service and settlement of pay for William Chapman, late private in the 3rd South Carolina Regiment.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Account of Thomas Anderson
Certification of service and settlement of pay for Thomas Anderson, late private in the 3rd South Carolina Regiment
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Account of Robert Dewley
Certfication of service and settlement of pay for Robert Dewley, late Corporal in the 3rd South Carolina Regiment
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
