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Monies advanced to 4th Regiment
Discusses account of monies advanced to officers of 4th Regiment Light Dragoons.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Proclamation Forbidding Sale of Lands West of Ohio River
A Congressional Proclamation issued to warn settlers on unappropriated lands west of the Ohio River to depart immediately or stay at their own peril.
Arthur Lee PapersSettlement of Pay
Has gone into debt due to lack of subsistance, requests pay via Mr. Bryant. Soldiers request pay as well.
Bryant-Mason-Smith Family PapersAppreciation for Sword
Sword awarded to Barton for his valor in taking prisoners in Rhode Island was received with much gratitude. Barton noted valor of men under him.
General CollectionThe Formation of a Company
Knox explains how a company is to be formed and Includes a diagram to illustrate his explanation.
Orderly Book for the Garrison at Castle Island, Boston, 1786-1787. (RG98)Protection of Arsenal at Springfield
Burbeck and Capt. Savage (plus the companies under their command) are to be posted at Springfield to protect the arsenal. Highest discipline and general rules of military book keeping to be followed.
Henry Knox PapersPay and Clothing for the Troops
Henry Knox, Secretary at War, requests an account of clothing on hand from LtCol Henry Jackson. Noted the U.S. was not responsible for the defective methods of payment by contractors. Mentioned …
Henry Knox Papers.Organization and Uniforms of the Elements of the Legionary Corps
Knox describes the organization and uniforms of the Legionary Corps of the following elements; the Cavalry; the Artillery; Rifle or Light Troops (Rifle Corps); the Infantry.
Orderly Book for the Garrison at Castle Island, Boston, 1786-1787. (RG98)Instructions to the Commissioners for negotiating with the tribes of Indians in the Southern Department.
Congress reports to the commissioners of Indian Affairs that hostilities have commenced between the state of North Carolina and the Cherokee Nation, and the state of Georgia and the Creek Nation, with …
Andrew Pickens PapersInstructions for appointing commissioners to Indian Affairs
The U.S. Congress authorizes the state governments of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia to appoint one commissioner each to work in conjunction with the superintendent of Indian Affairs in …
Andrew Pickens Papers[COPY] Pay Order Issued for Lt William Moor
Orders to pay W. Moor from Knox's account.
Henry Knox PapersResolution by Sec. of War
Secretary of War issued marching orders for troops with locations across Pennsylvania.
Captain John Pratt CollectionLetter to General Alexander McGillivray and the Creek Nation
Letter admonishing the Creek Nation for alleged violations of peace, including the destruction and theft of property on nearby plantations.
Andrew Pickens PapersInstructions to the leaders of the Creek Nation
Complaint to the Creek Indians of the alleged violation of a peace agreement between Georgia and the Creek Nation, following the killing of two whites and the plunder of others. The Creek Nation is …
Andrew Pickens PapersCongressional resolution regarding military protection of the Cherokee
Congress instructs the Secretary of War to have a sufficient number of troops ready to protect the Cherokee and their hunting grounds, as a result of a peace agreement between the Cherokee Nation and …
Andrew Pickens Papers[Duplicate] Enclosed Appointment as Agent to Chickasaws
Duplicate, enclosed resolve of Congress appointing J. Martin as agent to Chickasaws with same responsibilities as his appointment to the Cherokee Nation. Details on methods of communication with …
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)[Duplicate] Appointment as Agent to Chickasaws
Duplicate notifying Martin (Marten?) of Congressional resolve appointing him Agent to Chickasaws. Notifications to other offices to be mailed.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Treaty of Fort Harmar: Between the United States and the Six Nations
Agreement between the United States government and Indian tribes with claims to the Ohio Country. Representatives of the Six Nations, the Wyandot, Delaware, Ottawa, Chippewa, Potawatomi and Sauk met …
Transcribed Treaties and Conventions Advised and Ratified by the Senate. (RG46) (M200, Roll 2)Speech of the United Indian Nations, at their confederate council, held near the mouth of the Detroit River between the 28th Nov. & 18th Dec. 1786.
Speech of the United Indian Nations seeking peace with United States.
Berthrong CollectionNegotiations with Six Nations, Request for Return of Property
Prisoners to be returned by Six Nations, commissioners request horses and Negros be returned as well. Enclosed requests of Executives of State for all U.S. citizens to be left in peace.
Commissioners, 1788-1789.COPY: Message to Commissioners
Proceed to Oconee River to meet commissioners and convey message of peace from Six Nations and desire to begin peace negotiations.
Commissioners, 1788-1789.COPY: Appointment of Lincoln, Griffin, and Humphreys
Appointment of commissioners for negotiating peace with foreign nations.
Benjamin Lincoln Papers
