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Capricious Conduct of Indians, Etc .
01/05/1789 Copy of Signed DocumentNotes that capricious conduct of Indians must give great anxiety. Is persuaded that St. Clair will do everything on his part to avoid a war. There is a greater prospect that Congress of seven states …
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Action On the Act of August 12, 1788
01/09/1789 Copy of Signed DocumentIt appears that the committee of the Pennsylvania General Assembly has not acted upon the Act of Congress of August 12, 1788 but should do so at the next session in February 1789.
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[COPY] Elections
02/22/1789 Copy of Signed DocumentDiscussed lawsuit and reference, elections of anti-Federalists and Washington and Adams recounted.
J.M. Robbins Collection
Treaty of New York with the Creek Nation of Indians
08/07/1790 Copy of Signed DocumentThis is the Treay of New York concluded between the United States and the Kings, Chiefs, and Warriors of the Creek Nation of Indians.
Transcribed Treaties and Conventions Advised and Ratified by the Senate. (RG46) (M200, Roll 2)
Treaty at New York with the Creek Nation
08/07/1790 Copy of Signed DocumentTreaty between the United States and Creek Nation. A clear boundary is established and the Creeks cede all land to the north and east of the boundary in exchange for an annual sum of $1,500 paid by …
Andrew Pickens Papers
Samuel Hodgdon's Receipt for Clothing
05/20/1790 Copy of Signed DocumentReturn of clothing received of Smith & Sheppard for the use of the Levy Troops, Philadelphia May 20th 1791.
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)
Response to the Petition of Tucker, Condy, Williams, & Armstrong
05/25/1790 Copy of Signed DocumentKnox responds to the petitions of Joseph Tucker, Thomas Hollis Condy, Robert Williams, and Samuel Armstrong, late paymasters and agents of the Continental Army from the State of Massachusetts. He …
Samuel Hodgdon Letters
Request for Money to Pay Troops at West Point
03/29/1790 Copy of Signed DocumentHowell directed by Secretary of War to apply to Secretary Treasury for money for officers and men of two companies of artillery and one of infantry, all stationed at West Point. Refers to warrant on …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Pay Notice from the Society of Cincinnati
07/08/1790 Copy of Signed DocumentNotice of payment available for members of the Society of Cincinnati as received from the Paymaster General.
William Hayden, English Collection, M98.
Cover letter to Secretary of War
05/04/1790 Copy of Signed DocumentJackson cannot give the Sec. of War information on the number of militia in "actual service", statement below is the best estimate. Roughly 1,000 militia in service from Georgia. Military used to …
James Jackson Papers, Collection #422.
Copy of the circular letter from Governor St. Clair to the County Lieutenants
07/15/1790 Copy of Signed DocumentPeace with Indians impossible, St. Clair laid out a plan to defend Virginia's borders. Gives numbers of militia from each county to rendezvous for offensive plan.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}
Copy of Instructions to the Governor of the Western Territory, or in his absence the Brigadier Gen. Harmar Copied 15th April (dated 3 March 3) 1790
03/03/1790 Copy of Signed DocumentInstructions detail protection of frontiers using the militia of Virginia and Pennsylvania. Protection by militia was applied for after the use of scouts and rangers was discontinued.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
Copy of a Letter from Governor St. Clair to the Senior Officer of the Pennsylvania militia
08/07/1790 Copy of Signed DocumentOrders to proceed to Fort Harmar expediently for campaign against hostile Indians. Indian policy discussed. The officer is to ensure the safety of his camp but also to be careful not to harm or …
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}
Concern about Indian Activities on the Ohio; Requests Authority to Act
04/13/1790 Copy of Signed DocumentConcern about activities of Indians in Ohio. Requests need for conditional authority for local leaders to protect inhabitants of the frontier counties.
Alfred T. Goodman Papers
[COPY] Report on the Petition of Stephen Moore
06/03/1790 Copy of Signed DocumentRefers to a petition by congressman Stephen Moore of North Carolina referred to Secretary of Treasury regarding land at West Point New York, where Moore owns some property. Cites the strategic value …
Private Collection
Update on Supply and Location of Troops
08/04/1791 Copy of Signed DocumentKnox tells St. Clair of the many preparations regarding provisioning and troop movements that are being made in anticipation of the approaching campaign against the western Indians.
Archive Reports 1891
Update on Advice to be Delivered to the Chiefs of the Six Nations
05/18/1791 Copy of Signed DocumentChiefs never arrived for advice to be administered by Gordon. Gordon not authorized to give permission for accompaniment of Indians for Proctor's travels to Sandusky.
Archive Reports 1891
United States Account with Smith & Shepherd
05/20/1791 Copy of Signed DocumentBalance due Smith & Shepherd for clothing and articles delivered.
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)
Troops to March for Fort Pitt, Recruiting Discussed
07/14/1791 Copy of Signed DocumentTroops to march to Fort Pitt, prior to departure for expedition to frontier in September. Deficiencies in troops must be made up through additional levy recruits.
Archive Reports 1891
Treaty with Indians, Status of Troops, Establishment of Posts on Frontier
07/21/1791 Copy of Signed DocumentStatus of troops marching to Fort Pitt, advice on dealing with contractors who will supply materials to troops for expedition. No news on Pickerings treaty with Indians.
Archive Reports 1891
Supplies and Defense of the Frontier
06/09/1791 Copy of Signed DocumentArrival and location of materials and supplies for campaign west to establish posts. Noted status of regular troops called up to defend frontier.
Archive Reports 1891
Status of Offensive Troops
07/15/1791 Copy of Signed DocumentTroops will rendezvous at Fort Washington for offensive action North-West of the Ohio River. Requests input from Randolf to increase efficiency of calling up troops from Virginia.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
Statement of the Claims of William Carnagy
05/07/1791 Copy of Signed DocumentThe United States in account with William Carnagy, late a Private in Captain Lacey's Company of Colonel Wayne's Regiment.
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)
Statement of the Claim of Thomas Church
05/11/1791 Copy of Signed DocumentThe United States in account with Thomas Church, late a Major in the 4th Pennsylvania Regiment.
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)
Statement of the Claim of James White
05/14/1791 Copy of Signed DocumentThe United States in account with James White late a Corporal in the Virginia Line of Colonel Lee's Legion.
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)
