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Regarding treaty talks with Creeks at Tugelo River at house of Lachland Cleaveland on Georgia side
08/08/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Gentleman has returned from delivering talks from Commissioners. Answers from Creeks appear to be friendly; willing to attend treaty next month at Tugelo River at house of Lachland Cleaveland on …
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Regarding the pursuit of the men who apprehended Pickering
07/29/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Pickering reports on the status of the men who apprehended him and the subsequent pursuit of the suspects by Captain Rosewell Franklin. Captain Franklin followed the offenders up the river. Joseph …
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Regarding the insurgents who apprehended Pickering and the need for military force
08/05/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Requests that Pickering give opinion as to whether armed force is necessary to restore order and good government.
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Regarding the dispositions of the Northern and Western Indians as stated by St. Clair
07/21/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The dispositions of the Northern and Western Indians as stated by St. Clair will require great address in order to render them friendly to United States. Refers to Acts of Congress of 2 July. Congress …
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Regarding the convicted rioters in Pennsylvania
11/15/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Stephen Jenkins, Joseph Kilborn, Thomas Kinney, and Darius Parker were tried and convicted of the riot committed at Wilkesbarre, where Pickering was taken and kept a prisoner in the woods.
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Regarding the conduct of elected militia officers whose commissions were withheld
06/14/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Discusses conduct of elected militia officers whose commissions were withheld. Discusses legal proceedings related to rights of land possession.
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Regarding provisions for Indians and attack by party of Indians
07/13/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Reports on attack by party of Indians. St. Clair notes that it cannot be determined whether this was a wanton act or deliberately committed to embarrass the Councils and obstruct a general peace. …
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Regarding Postponement of Treaty and Professions of Peace
09/15/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McGillivray received letter recommending postponement of treaty until spring of 1789. Says the reasons are good; hoping for a new Congress, acting on the principles of the new constitution, will set …
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Regarding Indian Disposition to Treat with United States
01/27/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Discusses Indian disposition to treat with United States. Mentions white aggression and Indian aggression, blamed both parties for problems. Describes British influence on the frontiers. Describes …
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Party of Chippewas in close confinement
07/22/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Following the violence at the falls of Muskingum, party of Chippewas returned and were taken into custody under suspicion of ill intentions. Had a soldier's cartridge box in their possession.
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Papers respectiong disposition of affairs on the Ohio River and Northwest
07/07/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox transmits letter from Governor of Western Territory with message from Wyandots, Ottawas, and Chippawas, delivered by Captain Coon; a letter from Superintendent Indian Affairs, Northern District, …
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Outrages on Cherokees by people of State of Franklin
10/13/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Following several outrages on Cherokees by people of Franklin, Winn sent letter to Governor of North Carolina to put a stop to future hostilities. Also contacted commanding officers on frontiers of …
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Orders to Seize and Confine Any Villains Involved in Murder at Sullivan's Station
10/13/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Harmar orders Hamtramck to seize and confine the Gross Tete, or any other villains involved in murder at Sullivan's station. Notes the attack on Lieutenant Peters' detachment. Hopes the new …
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Opinion of the Judges on the Late Disturbances in Luzerne
08/07/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Biddle encloses the opinion of the Judges on the late disturbances in Luzerne. Recommendation is the prisoners be prosecuted for a riot.
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On the calling up of Virginia Militia
11/13/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Notes that it has been a long time since Virginia called up one thousand militia. Inquires as to whether this is practicable.
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Monies for recruiting service; appropriate specie, and disputes over rank
06/30/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Harmar discusses monies for recruiting service; the matter of paper money and specie, and disputes over rank between Ensigns Denny and Spear. Indicates that Spear is the senior officer. The same …
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Money for recruiting service, appointments, and rank disputes
09/09/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Discusses issue of paper currency relative to money allocated for recruiting service. Board has appointed R. Allison Surgeon Mate to J.F. Carmichael of Harmar's Regiment. Discusses disputes of rank …
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Meeting with the Indians Delayed
06/23/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The meeting of the Indians delayed. Probably will assemble next month. Indians got to Sandusky prepared for war, but stopped and turned back. This a favorable omen. Requests fresh instructions.
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Letters to Governor of Virginia and President of Pennsylvania requesting that they prepare militias
09/02/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
St. Clair has written to Governor of Virginia and President of Pennsylvania requesting that they give orders to their Lieutenants in the frontier counties to have their proportions of militia required …
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Indian intelligence report, council at Miami and role played by Joseph Brant
10/26/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Discusses council at Miami and the role of Brant in these discussions. Brant seems to have recommended peace, which is a matter of dissatisfaction for the western Indians. A surveyor named John Filson …
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Indian business is unfavorable, but holds out hope for peace
07/16/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Reports that business has an unfavorable aspect, but is still hopeful for peace. Will not spend money allocated by congress unless objects in view can be obtained. West line will not be agreed upon …
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Express from Colonel Joseph Brant, head of Five Nations
07/18/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Brant will arrive at Pittsburg in a few days with his people, on the way to Muskingum. Wishes not to send Nicholson, as he will prove useful at present location.
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Destruction of Cherokee towns by Servier, from State of Franklin [North Carolina]
08/05/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
A party from North Carolina, called Franklin State, with Sevier at the head, came over and destroyed several of their towns, killing nearly 30 Indians. Overhills seem determined for war. Winn wishes …
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Decision to continue in office the superintendent of Indian Affairs for the Northern District; Creek concurrence in Treaty
08/01/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox reports that Congress has thought it proper to to continue in office the superintendent of Indian Affairs for the Northern District for two months. Alexander McGillivray, Chief of Creeks, and the …
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Current state of uncertainty and the Six Nations meeting at the council at Detroit
08/17/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Reports that matters are in a state of uncertainty and will not clear up until the Six Nations meet at the council at Detroit. Mentions that if matters take an unfavorable turn, the consequences will …
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