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Alleged Neglect and Mismanagement
02/15/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Report to the House of Representatives on the causes of the failure of the expedition against the Indians in 1791, under the Command of Major General St. Clair. This part of the report focuses on the …
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Alarming & Melancholy Account of Creek Depredations
03/17/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Seagrove provides a detailed account of depredations apparently committed by renegade Lower Creeks.
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Agents in Georgia and the Southwest Territory
07/17/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox notes that, assuming the President approves of the appointments, Captain Constant Freeman has agreed to be the government's Agent in Georgia and Colonel David Henley has agreed to perform the …
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Additional Hostilities Against the United States, Etc.
04/25/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Blount has received additional evidence of the intentions of the Creeks to commit hostilities against the United States. McKee and Watts are to attend a council in which McKee is to represent the …
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Absolute Necessity for Defense
03/20/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Blount worries that the apparent depredations committed by the Cherokees will result in a general war by the agrieved settlers against the Indian towns. He ponders how he can carry out his …
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A List of Murders and Deprediations Committed on the Frontiers
1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
A list of murders and depredations committed on the frontiers of Jefferson and Knox counties in Washington District.
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A List of Murders and Depredations Committed by Indians
1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
A list of murders and depredations committed by Indians from the 16th to the 26th January 1793 in the District of Mero.
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A List of Murders and Depredations Committed by Indians
03/31/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
A list of murders and depredations committed on the citizens of the United States by Indians during the period March 19th-31st, 1793.
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A Just Account of Our Transactions
08/24/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
"The foregoing pages contain a just account of our transactions in attempting to negotiate a peace with the Western Indians, now in hostility against the United States."
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A General War Will Ensue
06/17/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Follows up on his letter of the 13th. Copies of letters from leaders on both sides indicate that a general war with the Cherokee nation seems inevitable.
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Permanent Additions to the Treaty of Holston
07/02/1794 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Listed are five articles that are permanent additions to the Treaty of Holston. The Cherokees will be fairly compensated for relinquishments of land, boundaries will be ascertained, an annuity of …
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Enclosed letters on the Lower Cherokees
11/01/1794 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
William Blount, Governor of Southwest Territory, encloses copies of his letters to Colonel Whitley and General Benjamin Logan, regarding the illegal attacks on Lower Cherokee towns. The governor is …
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Warning on Health Risks at Fort Miamis
07/16/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry cited sickness among British troops stationed at Fort Miamis stating fort should only be garrisoned by our troops if it is an essential depot in the chain of command and defense of the area.
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Supply of Troops at Forts Detroit and Miamis, Indian Relations After Cession of Land by British
07/22/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Anticipation of difficulties supplying forts recently acquired from British, U.S.must supply troops, but good policy and humanity dictated Indians should be supplied as well. Request for the …
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Summation of Conversation and Treaty with Great Britain over Land Holdings
06/27/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Wayne recounted the discussion with Brackenridge and other Emissaries.
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Rumor About Ship Seizure on the Ohio
10/15/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Inquiries about rumor that Wayne seized boat on Ohio that contained money, and private letters of General Wilkinson.
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Rule of Seniority Used to Designate New Arrangements of Legion and Cavalry
08/27/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry gave details of new arrangements of legion and cavalry as designated by the President of the United States. Promotions of officers included.
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Retention of Officer After Court Martial
10/29/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Lieutenant Gregg never resigned, Wayne requested he be placed in a sub-legion with current vacancies after the Lieut. returns from Head Quarters.
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Resignation of Wasdworth and Request for Inlistement Roster
07/22/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Captain Wadsworth of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers resigned commission, Joseph Elliot to fill vacancy. Senate to approve his appointment next session, McHenry requested dates of expiration …
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Request List for Military Stores
06/12/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry requested materials for frigates, asks for what materials could be drawn from the Military Stores.
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Request for Promotion of Richard Whiley
10/08/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Enclosed certification of R. Whiley character, request to promote him if a vacancy in the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers or Cavalry becomes available.
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Request for Artillery and Ammunition for Fort Defiance
03/04/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry needed directions to be given to an officer for the transport of artillery and ammunition from Fort Washington to Fort Defiance.
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Receipt of Orders, Updates on Results of Instructions
10/28/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Troops in forts and posts along the Ohio are lacking in supplies and munitions. Wayne requested they be replenished for fear of famine and the inability to take over the posts vacated by the Spanish.
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Ration Supply for Troops to Staff Posts Evacuated by British Troops
05/29/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry provided information on troops to be stationed at forts recently vacated by British troops per treaty agreement with United States. McHenry provided information on garrisons to facilitate the …
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Provisional Appointment of Doctor Pfeifer
06/29/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry added Pfeifer to list of provisional appointments, requested that Wayne assign him to Detroit without interfering with military rights, McHenry much obliged.
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