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Letter Received, Knox's Letter Transmitted
In absence of Secretary of War, Stagg acknowledged receipt of letter and transmitted copy of letter from Knox.
Archive Reports 1891Late Arrival of Newman, Recommendation of Nephew
Requests from last letter to be attended to by Knox, submission of nephew's name to List for consideration.
Archive Reports 1891Invitation to Five Nations to Visit Philadelphia
Suggests visit to Philadelphia to discuss the introduction of various skills related to goods production, all promises of gifts to be fulfilled at Great Council fire in Philadelphia.
Archive Reports 1891Inauguration of a Sachem, Etc.
Pickering describes the inauguration of a Sachem of the Six Nations of Indians and affirms a public treaty with those tribes in which he promises to introduce husbandry and other arts intended to …
Transcribed Treaties and Conventions Advised and Ratified by the Senate. (RG46) (M200, Roll 2)Immediate Assembly of Troops at Fort Washington
Location of troops disclosed, importance of rapid gathering at Fort Washington emphasized. Relations with Western Indians discussed.
Archive Reports 1891Hodgdon to Travel
Writing for the Sec. of War, in absentia, Stagg informed Butler Hodgdon would travel the next day for Pittsburgh.
Archive Reports 1891Expedited Transport of Correspondence
President thought it best that communications between Pickering and St. Clair go directly to General Butler without a seal, expediting the transfer of letters.
Archive Reports 1891Estimate of War Department Expenditures for 1792
Estimate of War Department expenditures for 1792. Total comes out to $532,149.76 and 2/3 cents.
First Congress: Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of the Treasury to the House of Representatives, 1st Congress,DUPLICATE: [Circular]
Reminder that Baird could employ militia for 2 months to protect Washington County from Indians afterwhich they should be disbanded and records submitted to War Department.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Directions for Constructing Shot to be Used in Cannons,Muskets, and Rifles
Using Jacob Keeper's powder, Knox gave instructions for constructing shot for arms when the pre-made 5 inch shells were not available.
Archive Reports 1891Cover Letter Requesting Advice for Hodgdon
Knox requested Butler give directions to Hodgdon for preparation for campaign.
Archive Reports 1891Counties Sufficiently Protected, Orders to Move Troops
No additional protection needed for counties against a few Indians, Knox ordered Butler to march for Head Quarters with troops and supplies.
Archive Reports 1891Council with Six Nation Chiefs, Opinion on Knox
Butler enclosed proceedings from council with Six Nation chiefs held due to agitated Indians. Knox wants to "take all nations by the hand to meet" General Sinclair at Fort Washington on the Ohio but …
Archive Reports 1891COPY:Pickering Speech to the Six Nations
Speech regarding peaceful intentions of U.S. and Six Nations; dispelled rumors of bad whitemen and evil Indians.
Archive Reports 1891COPY: Troops to March for Fort Pitt, Enclosures for Gen. St. Clair
In absence of Secretary of War, Stagg transmitted info 2nd Regiment to march for Fort Pitt, shortly followed by recruits.
Archive Reports 1891COPY: Request to Five Nations for Assistance
Request to Five Nations to accompany De Bartzet and Governor St. Clair to deal with hostile western tribes.
Archive Reports 1891COPY: Proceedings of Council with Chiefs of the Six Nations
Formal speech by Butler given at the negotiations held at Buffalo Creek.
Archive Reports 1891COPY: Ordinances, Military Stores, and Medicines Forwarded to Pittsburg
List of military and hospital supplies for troops.
Archive Reports 1891Copy: Notification of Dissatisfaction with Murder
Copy of letter sent to Corn Planter for the Seneca Nation, sent to Lord Dorchester and Lord Grenville. Govt upset with murder of friendly indians at Beaver Creek, reward offered for apprehension of …
Archive Reports 1891COPY: Letter of Condolence Regarding Murder at Beaver Creek
Assurances of punishment for the murder of Indians by white people, reprimands other bad Indians for "mischief".
Archive Reports 1891COPY: Enclosed Letters and Extracts from Pickering
In Secretary of War's absence, Stagg transmitted letters from Pickering who was in the process of negotiating a peace with the hostile Indians.
Archive Reports 1891Commissions for Major Clarke's Battalion
Commissions to be sent along, good news of harmony among troops well received.
Archive Reports 1891Clothing for the Troops
The Secretary of War encloses two boxes containing articles of clothing for the troops in the service of the United States on board the stage boat Amboy. One box contains 160 pairs of woolen overalls …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing and Articles from Smith & Shepherd
As inspector, Hodgdon has examined the clothing and other articles received from Smith and Shepherd under their contract with the public. He finds many of the coats deficient in size and others …
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)Claim of the Estate of Jacob Detrick, Deceased
The United States in account with the estate of Jacob Detrick, late Ensign of the 2nd Pennsylvania Regiment, deceased.
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)
