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The President Requests a Meeting
02/24/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The President requests a meeting with the cabinet heads and the Attorney General to discuss the contents of an unidentified note and to lay before them communications received from General Hull …
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The Law of Blood for Blood
08/06/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Blount and Pickens discuss the dilemma regarding the murders of Cherokees by white marauders. The Cherokees want the perpetrators to be put to death according to their laws but the only way that could …
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The Indians are for peace.
06/18/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Thompson assures Smith that the Indians are for peace if they are not disturbed by whites. The head-men are waiting to see what will be done by the government before they take satisfaction themselves …
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The Flame Will Break Out
09/25/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Freeman comments on the turmoil on the southwestern frontier, noting that nothing in Knox's letter permits the Governor to authorize a war agains the Creeks. He fears that if Seagrove meets with the …
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The Calm Before the Storm
07/27/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Acting Governor Smith reports that even though the Indians repulsed Beard's party, they have seemed calm lately. Still he views this as the calm before the storm.
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Supplementary Sums for the Services of the Year 1793
02/26/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Report on Supplementary Sums Necessary to Be Appropriated for the Services of the Year 1793
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Sundry Military Matters & Indian Affairs
03/16/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox addresses a number of matters: Colonel Procter's arrival; inability of the Cornplanter to visit Philadelphia; recruiting officers ordered to headquarters; inability of newly appointed Ensigns to …
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Submit Enclosed Letters to the Southwestern Territory
08/24/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
"Will you please to submit the enclosed letters of the 27 and 30 July from the Secretary to the Southwestern territory and their enclosures to the President of the United States."
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Subjects I Have Recommended to Your Attention
12/07/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The President responds to the approval of the House of Representatives of his policies respecting foreign and internal affairs and expresses his hopes that those matters requiring legislative …
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Strict Neutrality Toward Spain
12/07/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Responding to an alleged enterprise against Spanish settlements by General Clarke of Kentucky and by a group of Frenchmen, St. Clair proclaims a posture of strict neturality toward Spain by all those …
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Spirit of War Against Indians
07/19/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Smith reports on the turmoil of the southwestern frontier whereby the Indians seem to have restrained themselves as they wait for the report from the President. The whites, however, appear to have a …
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Spirit and Wishes of the United States
01/08/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Blount notifies Shaw of the peaceful intentions of the United States toward the Cherokees and arranges a future meeting at Southwest Point.
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Speech to Six Nations on Peace Agreement
10/08/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Account of meeting between Six Nations, John Butler, and Israel Chapin regarding history of war, British aggression, peace among Indian nations and U.S., and mandate to avoid whites and fellow Indians …
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Six Nations' Request for a Boundary
12/24/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox expresses his gratitude to the head-men of the Six Nations for their assistance in the unsuccessful effort to obtain peace with the hostile Indians. The good feelings toward the Six Nations will …
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Settling Accounts as Soon as Possible
12/07/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
In order to avoid future delays in settling the accounts of officers, Knox directs Wayne to order all subordinate paymasters to settle their accounts in a timely manner, a requirement which applies …
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Seeking Peace with the Southern Tribes
08/21/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Seagrove reports that despite the suspicious machinations of the Spanish government and their agents McGillivray and Panton & Co., the Indians are quiet on the frontier. He hopes soon to enter the …
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Search and Pursuit of the Creeks, Etc.
06/05/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Blount assures the Cherokee chiefs that he has informed the President of their peaceful intentions and he is looking forward to their visit to Philadelphia. He has ordered the continued pursuit of the …
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Savages Against Savages
08/01/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Governor Blount and General Pickens discuss the implications of building a post at the mouth of the Bear Creek which may help to cut off water communication between the northern and southern Indians. …
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Satisfaction at the Prospect of Aid
04/09/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Governor Telfair expresses his satisfaction at the prospect of Georgia receiving aid in establishing a magazine of arms and benefitting from the assistance of the militias of neighboring States in …
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Response of the House of Representatives to the President's Message
12/07/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The Speaker and the House of Representatives congratulate the President on his unanimous re-election and comment on important matters including the need for the respect of European belligerents for …
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Report on the Southwestern Frontier and the Creek Indians
12/16/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Report relative to the Southwestern frontiers of the United States, as connected with the State of Georgia and the Creek Indians, and the territory of the United States South of the Ohio and the …
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Report on Indian Activity
10/28/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Blount reports on General Sevier's pursuit of the Indians who murdered a frontier family and Blount's attempt to communicate with the Cherokees. Presently there are no major actions by the Indians but …
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Report on Cherokee Grievances
03/19/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Carey compares the ill treatment of the Cherokees by the government with the favorable treatment of the Lower Creeks who had a good man to represent them.
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Relieving the District of Mero
04/18/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Upon his arrival in Nashville, Major Beard will receive his orders as to his operation to protect the district of Mero from invasion by the Creeks.
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Reduce the Size of Blount's Militia
01/23/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox presents to the President a draft of a letter to Governor Blount in which the concerns of the Secretrary of the Treasury are expressed regarding the great expense entailed in maintaining the …
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