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Confidence in Craig's Promotion of the Public Service
Expressed unwavering confidence in zeal of Craig in promoting the public service.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndComplaints about Captain Olivar
James Seagrove - Indian agent in the Southern Department - states that General McGillivray has removed himself from the Creek land, and that he has been replaced by an agent of the Spanish, Captain …
Henry Knox PapersThe Infamous Mr. Martin
Wayne has been informed by Mr. Morrison, a gentleman of veracity, that he saw between twenty and thirty wagon-loads of public stores laying at Shippensburg. Mr. Martin who brought them that far was so …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Report from Major General Anthony Wayne to Secretary of War Henry Knox from Camp Southwest Branch of Miami, six miles advanced of Fort Jefferson
Extract of letter from Major General Anthony Wayne to the Secretary of War Henry Knox from Camp S.W. Branch of Miami River six miles ahead of Fort Jefferson. Reports a successful march of his army; …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dRegarding the degree of danger in Georgia
Possible danger to Georgian frontier, Knox agreed to increase in troops necessary but advised that once danger of invasion subsided that number of troops should be reduced.
Congress; 1st Session to the 9th Congress, 1st Session to House of RepresentativesProvide Answers to Captain George Fleming Queries
Captain George Fleming wants to know cost of carriages made in Philadelphia, for cannon sent from West Point, and what a carpenter would charge of making carriages for eight inch howitzers. Stagg …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Preparations for War
Knox assures Wayne that every preparation for war must be made in case the treaty negotiations fail, with the understanding that no actions should be taken that might hinder the negotiations or …
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Preparations for Operations Against the Indians
Knox assures Wayne that his orders are sufficiently broad to include whatever preparations are needed to execute successful offensive operations against the Indians should the treaty negotiations …
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Peace overtures towards Indians, reinforcements, and mounted militia
Letter, mentions overtures of peace towards Indians; informs regarding reinforcements; discusses mounted militia. Mounted militia useful but expensive.
James Wilkinson PapersMessage to the Indians
Message sent to Indian Nations represented at the Council at the Rapids of the Miami River. Request an answer. Message relates to disputes over the boundary line.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersInstructions Regarding the Conduct of Offensive Operations
Knox assures Wayne that the president has given him plenary powers and full discretion to execute offensive operations against the Indians employing whatever strategy that seems most likely to result …
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Extract: Instructions Regarding Contact with the Indians
Knox communicates the president's instructions regarding cautious contact with the Indians during the treaty negotiations and the necessity to prepare for offensive operations if the negotiations …
Charles Scott PapersExtract of letter from Captain Jonas Fauche from the files of executive, Georgia Governor Telfair, reporting on killings of Creek warriors, taking of prisoners
In this extract addressed to Georgia Governor Telfair, executive files, Captain Jonas Fauche reports on the Indian theft of horses, killing of Creek warriors, the taking of prisoners, discovery of …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dExtract of a letter from his Excellency Edward Tilfair to the Secretary of War
Barbarities of Indians forced Telfair to send troops to frontier for additional protection of settlers.
Congress; 1st Session to the 9th Congress, 1st Session to House of RepresentativesExtract from Letter Written by Morgan to Knox
Morgan appealed to Knox for amendments to be made to the Articles of War that govern the Courts and pertain to Judge Advocates. Letter copied by Johnathan Stagg.
Anthony Wayne PapersDeposition by eleven inhabitants of Glynn County
Extract from files of Ex Dept. William Urquhart. Inhabitants' report being robbed and plundered by Creek Indians, including cattle and horses. They say the Creek Indians have been treated kindly. …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dCreeks Have Declared War
Pickens states that the Creeks have declared war on the United States and that John Galphin has moved to join the Seminoles.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dCommissioners Advise No Movement, Lest Indians Interpret it as Hostile
Peace commissioners advise Knox that Wayne should not undertake any movement, lest it provoke the Indians.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3British Assistance to American Commissioners during Sandusky Treaty Talks with Western Indians
Assistance offered by British for peace negotiations with Western Indians.
Archive Reports 1891Aid to Chickasaws
Documents to be forwarded to Chickasaws. U.S. will support Chickasaws who are currently at war with Creeks. Governor Blount attests to Creeks being "troublesome" to settlers.
James Robertson Papers
