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Speech of the Wyandot Chief to the Commissioners
In his speech to the Commissioners, the Wyandot Chief admonishes them that they know very well that the boundary line established by the White People at the Treaty of Fort Stanwix was the Ohio River.
Superintendent General's Office, 1791-1828Speech by Wyandot Chief
Translated by Simon Girtie. Chief stated that previous treaties with a few chiefs were void because they did not involve Corn planter and therefore the United States had not purchased Indian lands.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersResponse of Commissioners and Captain Brandt to Indian Speech of 07/07/1793
Regrets to hear reports of war, only peace intended by United States. Commissioners have authority from their government to negotiate.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersPay & Forage of the Troops
Dr. Joseph Strong, Surgeon's Mate, is the bearer of the money for the pay and forage of the troops for the months of August and September 1792 amounting to $31,814.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Notes from Knox for Presidential speech
Document, draft suggestions for President's speech on National Defense; discusses hostile Indians on frontier; establishment of energetic militia; and fortification of seaports.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Malignant Fever in Philadelphia
The Department of War has been understaffed due to the yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia. Secretary of the Treasury Hamilton has removed to Albany and Secretary Knox has gone to Boston. Howell …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Knox drafts proposed instructions to Indian Commissioners
Document, Draft Memorandum containing proposed instructions for U.S. Commissioners of Indian Affairs.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Knox discusses the French Carribean with Genet
Document, describes Genet's request for arms and ammunition to defend Guadeloupe and Martinique. Document also contains an internal U.S. Government memorandum, dated 8 June 1793, concerning the …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Knox discusses invalid pensions
Document, Memorandum concerning invalid pension claims.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Indians' Speech
Requested reasons for "warlike appearances" of the United States. Commissioners to answer the following day.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersIndian Speech to Commissioners
Indians apologized and provided reasoning for not meeting commissioners at Sandusky, requested to meet with "Governor of this Province" (John Graves Simcoe) at Niagara for negotiations.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersDepredations by Southern Indians
Knox informs Blount of a series of violent actions by the southern Indians, resulting in a number of American deaths, and the reaction of American forces to the Indians' depredations.
Peter Force - Ephrain Blaime Papers, Mm78012906, Series 8DCommissioner's Notes on Treaty Proceedings
Before arrival of commissioners at the council house from Navy Hall, while waiting for them, Captain Brandt spoke. He noted that it was agreed at the Rapids [of Miami River] that Indians should come …
Benjamin Lincoln PapersAdvice and Opinion on Council Fire with Indians
Lincoln recapped events of council fire with hostile Indians at the rapids of the Miami River, advised against any military activities during treaty negotiations. Suspects Gen. Wayne of violating …
Benjamin Lincoln PapersReport to the Secretary of the Treasury [relative to practices and abuses in Tennessee].
Report to the Secretary of the Treasury relative to practices and abuses in the Territory of Tennessee.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)Illegible Receipt for Stores for the Milita
This is a partially illegible receipt apparently for stores for the militia.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Circular to Clerks of the Yard
Circular letter from Secretary Knox to the men appointed clerks of the naval yards for constructing the new frigates.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Circular Instructions to Naval Agents
Secretary Knox writes a circular letter to each of the agents helping to oversee the frigates under construction providing their specific instructions.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Circular Instructions for Naval Constructors
Circular letter sent to the naval contractors working on the six frigates under construction. The document provides general guidelines for the contractors to all follow.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Speech to Indians Concluding Treaty Negotiations at Fort George
Confirms that he will carry the Indians' letter to George Washington, along with a general report of the negotiations. Bids farewell.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersList of Ordnance
This is a note from Colonel Pickering in which he lists sundry types of ordnance.
Timothy Pickering PapersDraft Speech to the Seven Nations of Canada
Draft of Colonel Jeremiah Wadsworth's speech to the Indians, describing the Indians' land claims and the arrangement of the current meeting. States that no treaty may be made within the United States …
Jeremiah Wadsworth Papers
