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Murder of Richard Thresher and family
Extract of a deposition taken by Elihu Lyman, Justice of the Peace, of Michael Cupps and Nancy Smith. Cupps and Smith give account of the murder of Richard Thresher and his family by Indians. Cupps …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dMoney forwarded by Colonel Mentges
The Commissary of Military Stores informs the Quartermaster General that he has forwarded money via Colonel Mentges. Hopes they go speedily and safely to hand. All the drafts have been paid.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.LtCol Melton's statement to the Creeks at Donally Town
LtCol. William Melton informs the Creek headmen of Donally Town that, under his authority, 8 Indian women and children are taken prisoner. Melton states further that the prisoners will be delivered …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dLtCol Melton informs the Governor of his actions
LtCol Melton informs the Governor of his raids against the Creeks and he requests to move the prisoners to a location where local sentiments do not pose a physical threat to the captives.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dLost convoy and military defeats in Europe
Forwards requested money to the Quartermast General. Mentions loss of a convoy laden with whiskey. In Europe reports on retreat at Dunkirk by British and Germans with disgrace; grand combined armies …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Letter from Georgia Governor Telfair to Secretary of War Henry Knox on Seagrove's accounts, Creek disavowals, President Washington's policies, and arms and ammunition
Telfair looks at Seagrove's accounts with skepticism, for it is the policy of the Creek nation to disavow all murders and depredations. He does not expect the murderers from the incident at Traders …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dLetter from Federal Commissioners for Sandusky conference to Henry Knox on western Indian refusal to make peace
The Commissioners detail the failed efforts to negotiate peace with the Indians. The Indian Council wanted the boundary to be the Ohio River, a term to which the United States would not agree. The …
[Untitled]Letter from Colonel Melton, Green County, to Georgia Governor Telfair reporting on operations against Creek Nation
From Executive files of W. Urquhart, a report from Green County, Lieutenant Colonel Melton of 1st Regiment, Green County, reports that he has burned huts in Creek town, killed Warriors, and taken …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dIndian Hostilities
Governor Telfair writes to Secretary at War Knox to request more men and supplies to support military action on the frontier.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dIndian Hostilities
Governor of Georgia provides status of Indian hostilities to Secretary at War. Governor Telfair informs Secretary Knox that weapons have not been received.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dIndian Hostilities
Governor Edward Telfair describes Indian violence to the Secretary at War. The Governor mentions the murders of Daniel Moffett and John Herring.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dIn the Case of No Peace Treaty; Forwarding of Money and Stores.
Long time since hearing from O'Hara. Preparations made in case there is no peace treaty. Articles in estimate gone forward. Money remitted to Major Craig. Concludes that O'Hara will have drafts to …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Hamilton writes to Knox about distilled spirits
Alexander Hamilton informs the Secretary at War of his intent to furnish distilled spirits to the army via the quartermaster department.
Isaac Craig PapersHalt of Troop Movement
General Twiggs informs the Secretary at War that due to a lack of provisions, troop movement was halted. Twiggs states that local procurement of provisions by the troops would alienate friendlys in …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dGovernor of Georgia writes to Secretary at War regarding Indian hostilities
Governor Telfair forwards information regarding Creek crimes to Secretary Knox. Telfair states to Knox that Indian prisoners will be treated humanely.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dGovernor of Georgia writes to Secretary at War regarding Indian hostilities
Governor Telfair forwards evidence supporting the case for war against the Creeks to Secretary Knox.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dGovernor of Georgia writes to Secretary at War regarding Indian hostilities
Governor Telfair tells Secretary Knox that the establishment of a paper peace with the Creeks can be of no duration.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dGovernor of Georgia writes to Secretary at War regarding Indian hostilities
Governor Telfair forwards a transcription of his council of war to Secretary Knox. The Governor asks to have this document presented to the President. The council of war was held on 8 August 1793.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dGovernor of Georgia writes to Secretary at War regarding Indian hostilities
Governor Telfair informs Secretary Knox of his intent to keep the President informed of all troop movements.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dGovernor of Georgia writes to Secretary at War regarding Indian hostilities
Governor Telfair writes to Secretary Knox and calls for war against the tribes on the frontier. Telfair tells Knox to "let no idea of peace so far amuse as to divert the necessary and immediate …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dGovernor of Georgia holds a council of war with his generals
This document records the issues presented by the Governor to the council of war for advice on forming the military expedition against the Creek Indians.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dForeign Policy
Letter, discusses policy concerning prizes allegedly taken with the limits of the protection of the United States.
Governor George Clinton Papers, Circular Letters and Letterbook of Official Correspondence and ProclamationsFinances, shipments, and retaliation for St. Clair defeat
Discusses expenditures, drafts, requisitions, shipments of cargo on river, clothing forwarded. Hopes for retaliation for the slaughter of November 1791, [St. Clair defeat]. Mentions General Wayne's …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Extract of a letter from General Twiggs to Governor Telfair
General Twiggs describes Indian crimes in Green County to Governor Telfair.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
