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Orders for Brigadier General Thomas Posey
Knox notes that the President of United States has informed him that Posey is prepared to receive instructions on future destination. Requests that he repair to Headquarters of Major General Anthony …
Thomas Posey Papers, M228.On Measures to Deal with Creeks
Advised avoiding expeditions to Creek Country. Increased forces for defense authorized by President. Detailed knowledge of Indian interactions on frontier, how to engage them, and creation of …
Georgia Military Affairs, Volume 1,1775-1793.Officers' Accounts & Vouchers
The Comptroller of the Treasury and the Accountant of the War Department have directed Swan to make application to sundry officers for their accounts and vouchers for expenditure of monies charged to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Money to Quarter Master General; Wampum; Money for Captain Prior
Quarter Master General's agent will transmit sum of $5000. Hopes interpreters Mr. Wilson and Mr. Ash answer purpose of commissioners. Asks about the wampum. Discusses conditions by which Captain Prior …
James Robertson PapersMoney Requested; Proper Estimates
Will attempt to obtain money requested by Craig, but notes that Craig did not provide a precise estimate of objects requested. Captain Cooke's detachment marches from Carlisle. Worries that Ohio River …
James Robertson PapersMoney matters; whiskey for troops at Fort Franklin
Hodgdon forwards $5000 for purposes mentioned in letter of 13th. Will go to the Secretary of Treasury on supplying troops at Fort Franklin with whiskey and will transmit decision.
James Robertson PapersMoney Advances; Dispatches for General Wayne; Delivery of Stores for Army
Has requested to Secretary of Treasury to advance $5000. Keep the Quarter Master General constantly informed of the sums drawn. Dispatches for General Wayne must be transmitted instantly by express …
James Robertson PapersMilitary Force Authorized
Executive Dept. authorized an augmentation to vessels for increased military support against foreign war ships in U.S. ports.
FO 5/2 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence: Series II, 1793, Consuls for John Temple, Phineas Bond,Message to Indian Nations at the Rapids of Miami requesting an answer to speech given 14 days ago
On 13 August 1793, commissioners concluded to send a message to Indian nations assembled at the foot of Rapids of Miami River. In letter dated 14 August, and written at Captain Elliot's place, they …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dMarching of recruits; public clothing at Middletown
Is glad to hear of arrangements made to march recruits from Eastward. Approves of proposition relative to clothing. Is to leave in charge Ensign Bissell all the public clothing at Middletown …
Washington and His CabinetLetters will be Answered; Forward Information on Army; March of Lieutenant Whistler
Letters will be answered next post. Forward any important information from the Army. Lieutenant Whistler marched from Hagers Town Maryland for Fort Pitt with 50 recruits.
James Robertson PapersLetters from Commissioners to Wayne; Detachments Moving Forward
Is glad that Craig sent off the commissioners' letters to General Wayne. Hopes that Lieutenant Colonel Clarke and troops have descended Ohio River. Asks for report on state of waters. Detachment will …
James Robertson PapersKnox gives direction to recruiting officer Captain Cornelius Lyman
Secretary at War Knox directs Captain Cornelius Lyman to muster his recruits monthly and provide records thereof.
Henry Knox PapersKnox advises St.Clair of the political importance of preserving peace
Letter, directs St. Clair to avoid white aggression against Indians while treaty negotiations are ongoing.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Instructions for Treating with the Hostile Indians
Knox provides general ideas on how the Commissioners should treat with the hostile Indians
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Indian Interpreter Mr. Wilson; Packages; Recruits on the March to Pittsburgh
Mr Wilson, interpreter, has set out for Niagara to attend the commissioners at proposed Indian Treaty. Asks that Craig forward packages containing Indian goods to Fort Washington, addressed to General …
James Robertson PapersIndian Depredation
News of hostile Creeks in Georgia transmitted. Request for assistance from South Carolina militia if future hostilities happen.
File I, Creeks; Rg 4-2-46; 1543-02, Box76Important Dispatches Not Properly Conveyed
Secretary Knox Is apprehensive that Major Craig forwarded an important packet on a loaded boat. All express boats should be light and well armed. Gives instructions to push off everything for …
James Robertson PapersGeneral Stewart declines appointments; brigs Cunningham and Pilgrim
General Stewart declines acceptance of appointment as inspector of the Philadelphia port and naval office. He made the application at insistence of father in law, who is now convinced that office will …
Thomas Jefferson PapersGeneral Policy for Southern Frontier
Governor Blount to travel to Philadelphia to discuss policy for dealing with Indians. General policy to be adopted and transmitted to Governor Telfair.
File II, Georgia Executive Department; Incoming Correspondence by Author to Governor.Furnish Major General Charles Scott with means to descend Ohio River to Fort Washington
Furnish Major General Charles Scott with a good keel boat and two sets of good hands in order to descend the Ohio River to Fort Washington. Scott is the bearer of dispatches.
James Robertson PapersFrench Privateer Schooner Industry and Sans Culottes
Transmits letter from Governor Thomas Sim Lee of Maryland with sundry depositions relative to force alleged to have been received in Baltimore port by French Privateer Schooner Industry. Also …
Thomas Jefferson PapersFourth of July Celebration Powder
In the enclosed letter Thomas Proctor has been instructed by the Governor of Pennsylvania to provide an estimate of the powder needed for the coming 4th of July celebration. The order should be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding of Ammunition to Pittsburg
Will forward supply of flints, powder, military stores from Philadelphia to Pittsburg.
James Robertson PapersForwarding Money; Post at Wheeling; Indian Baggage
Reports that $5000 sent as requested. Directs suspension of erection of post at Wheeling because of state of waters. Laments late arrival Indian baggage.
James Robertson Papers
