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The President's Apprehension
10/13/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox expresses his wish that the operations of the army on the frontier will be successful. He warns of the apprehension of the President with regard to the detention of the troops on the upper parts …
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Take the Command of General St. Clair, Etc.
04/08/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
General Butler should locate the person commanding the Virginia battalion and give him the necessary money and orders. Colonel Rawlings has declined the Maryland battalion but might accept the …
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Surgeon's Mate James Woodhouse
05/22/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
James Woodhouse has been appointed a Surgeon's Mate to Major Clarke's battalion of levies and is to report to Fort Pitt to assume his duties.
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Support for the Surveyors
09/08/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox has designated Joseph Ellicott and his brother Andrew as the surveyors who will run the line between the United States and the Creek Nation of Indians. Major Call and his troops are ordered to …
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Successful Engagement with the Enemy
06/28/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
General Scott reports on a successful engagement with the savages in which his officers and men acted with gallantry and humanity despite insuperable obstacles created by the weather and terrain.
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Status of Sundry Forces
05/12/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox reports on the status of the sundry forces that will join General St. Clair's expedition. Indian goods are being sent should St. Clair have the opportunity to treat with the Indians.
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Status of Detachments
04/28/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox reports on the status of the various detachments who are joining the expedition to the western frontier. He has heard nothing from Maryland and Virginia but understands the recruiting is going …
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Statement relative to the Frontiers Northwest of the Ohio
12/26/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox outlines in detail the manpower and provisioning needs for the next campaign against the western Indians. He encourages the use of friendly Indians and discourages the extensive use of militias.
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State of the Union Message, 1791
10/25/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
President George Washington's [State of the Union] message to the the Senate and the House of Representatives in which he talks of many issues, particularly the state of relations with the Indians, …
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St. Clair's Complaints
09/16/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox informs the President of General St. Clair's complaints about General Butler's and the quartermaster's absenses and the lack of authority of the contractor to purchase the horses needed for the …
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St. Clair Detained by the Gout, Etc.
04/07/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The recruiting of regular troops and levies appears to be successful. The friendly Indians should be conciliated following the murder by whites of several members of their tribe. St. Clair is …
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Speedy Passage Down the Ohio
09/01/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
In addition to references to the location of Captain Newman and the candidacy of the Butler's nephew, Knox hopes that General Butler's passage down the Ohio is sufficiently speedy so that the …
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Speech given to the Kings and Chiefs of the Cussetahs and Cowetas, with all other Chiefs of the Creek Nation.
10/06/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
This is a speech, probably by James Seagrove, to the Creek chiefs assuring them of the support and friendship of the federal government and the need to avoid violent confrontations with their white …
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Sons of War Let Loose Against You!
06/04/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
General Scott warns the Indians of the violence that will be unleashed against them if they persist in their depredations against the United States.
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Response of the Senate to Washington's Message
10/31/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The Senate's reponse to Washington's message of 10/15/1791 in which they express their satisfaction with the welfare and progress of the nation, with particular regard for the success of the campaign …
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Requirements for the Court of Inquiry
09/15/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
St. Clair's letter in which he describes the requirements for the Court of Inquiry's investigation into General Harmar's military performance during the recent campaign against the Miami Indians.
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Request to Six Nations to Accompany Proctor on Message Delivery
03/11/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Request by Knox to accompany Thomas Proctor to meet the Miami and Wabash Indians for delivery of warning by President of punishment if murder and invasion continue.
Archive Reports 1891
Reports on Failed 1791 Campaign against the Northwestern Indians
12/26/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox sends Washington two reports related to the failed 1791 campaign against the northwestern Indians. The first report deals with the efforts to negotiate peace and the preparations for the campaign …
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Report on the Estimate of Expenditures for 1792
11/04/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
This is the Secretary of the Treasury's budget estimates for 1792.
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Report in aftermath of St. Clair defeat
11/24/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
A sick and bedridden St. Clair provides Knox an account of the ill fortune that befell his army during its November engagements with the Miami Indians. St. Clair is governor of the Northwest …
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Report from the Western Frontier
04/19/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Governor St. Clair reports from the western frontier on the actions of the local militia who have been called up to provide protection for the inhabitants and the attempts to pacify the friendly …
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Regarding General Government payment for protection of the people
12/12/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Governor Lee of Virginia is asserting to Knox that the central government should pay for the efforts of the state to protect its citizens, such protection being a federal responsibility.
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Receipt of Your Letter of September 5th
09/22/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox acknowledges receipt of Hodgdon's letter of September 5th.
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Receipt of Your Letter
09/22/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox acknowledges receipt of Butler's letter of the 5th of September.
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Ready to Close the Proceedings
09/22/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The Court of Inquiry is prepared to close the proceedings unless General St. Clair has additional evidence.
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