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Exercise of Your Highest Exertions
05/01/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox reminds Hodgdon of his many important responsiblities during the upcoming campaign and stresses that Hodgdon's future reputation depends on his performance as Quartermaster to an army of great …
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Every Possible Exertion Shall be Made
09/18/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
St. Clair informs Knox of his readiness for the approaching campaign including preparations for the shelter of the troops during the winter months.
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Estimate of the modes of augmentation of the troops
1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
A detailed estimate by Knox of the cost, according to rank, of augmenting the army, including pay and provisioning.
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Estimate of Pay, Subsistence, Forage, and Clothing
01/15/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
An estimate for the pay, subsistence, forage, and clothing for nine months for one regiment of Rangers, formed as shown.
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Establishment of a Post on Bear Creek
07/30/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McGillivray warns that the establishment of a post on Bear Creek would antagonize the Indians since they would see it as the start of many ew settlements by the Georgia company.
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Entirely Satisfied with the Bargain
07/16/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
In this certicate, Pickering attests to the acquiescence of the Six Nations of Indians to the bargain completed by Oliver Phelps in which the Indians surrendered land in exchange for five thousand …
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Employment for Mr. Mentelle
04/22/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Mr. Mentelle has been recommended by the Consul of France in Philadelphia for service as a volunteer. Understanding that there is no establishment for volunteers, Knox advises General St. Clair to …
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Duplicates of Knox's and Butler's Letters
09/09/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Chief Clerk John Stagg sends duplicates of two letters to General St. Clair.
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Due Bill for Major Henry Gaither
11/27/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
This is an account by Matt. Earnest, for Wm. Duer, of the inadequate performance by contractors and their agents and the subsequent controversy between the US and the contractors regarding the payment …
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Discussion of various matters
12/02/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox provides St. Clair with a detailed account of personnel matters and pay, provisioning, troop movements, recruiting, developments with the southern Indians, weather. St. Clair is Governor of …
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Disavowal of the Conduct of Said Commissioner
08/17/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox disavows the ratification by Commissioner Pickering of a lease of lands belonging to the Cayuga Indians to John Richardson and the certification of an assignment of the lands of the Seneca …
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Deposition of William Wells
05/19/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Wells attests to the competence and sobriety of General Harmar during the expedition against the Omee Indians.
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Deposition of Thomas Rees
01/20/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Thomas Rees confirms that the Seneca Chiefs seemed well satisfied with the terms of the treaty held at Newtown Point. For the land that the Indians ceded, they received a large sum of cash, calicoes …
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Deposition of John Thorp
04/27/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
In his deposition, John Thorp attests to General Harmar's military manner, great sobriety, and eminent viligance during the expedition against the Omee towns.
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Deposition of Elisha Lee
07/04/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
In his deposition, Elisha attests to the fair treatment of the Indians during the exchange of land for just compensation between Oliver Phelps and the chiefs of the Six Nations. Never was there any …
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Deposition of Eleazer Lindley
07/05/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
In his deposition, Eleazer Lindley attests to the fairness of the exchange of money and goods for Indian land and also to the complete satisfaction of the chiefs of the Six Nations with the …
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Deposition of Caleb Worley
05/05/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Lieutenant Worley attests to the dutiful attention paid by General Harmar to the safety and order of the troops under his command and that he never observed the General in a state of intoxication.
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Defer Closing the Proceedings
09/22/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
St. Clair informs Warren that, since more testimony may be offered to the court on the present day, the Court of Inquiry should defer closing the proceedings until the next day.
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Defensive protection of Western part of Pennsylvania
12/26/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox explains to Governor Thomas Mifflin the military steps he is taking to protect the Pennsylvania frontier.
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Defense of the County of Russell
11/24/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Governor Beverley Randolph of Virginia lists for Knox the actions the federal government has taken in the defense of Russell County. He expresses his desire that the government reimburse Virginia for …
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Contract to Supply the Garrison at West Point
12/23/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Smith wrote to Knox to determine how West Point was being supplied. He has forwarded supplies to West Point in anticipation of securing a contract. He offers the price of nine and half cents per …
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Commissioners to run the Cherokee line
11/19/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox indicates to Lear, Washington' s secretary, the names of the commissioners who will be given the task of establishing the boundaries between US and Cherokee territory. Dear Sir. You mention in …
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Clothing, Shoes & Deficient Pack Horses, Etc.
07/14/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The shoes and clothing, but not the colors, will soon be in motion and if the pack horses should be deficient, the General will direct Hodgdon to furnish the necessary number. Mr. Swan, if he accepts …
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Carrying the Treaty into Effect
09/08/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox informs McGillivray, a Creek headman and interpreter, that Andrew Ellicott will be surveying the boundary line until his brother Joseph can join him. Since the boundary was established by the …
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Calling up the militia
12/02/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox informs Governor Henry Lee of Virginia that the President feels confident that the measures that he has taken to protect the southwestern part of Virginia are sufficient for that purpose. The …
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