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Correspondence with Six Nations and Cornplanter
12/03/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Discusses the sending and receiving of correspondence with Six Nations of Indians. Cornplanter reports that he is on his way and asks for patience. Discusses the activities of Joseph Brant. The …
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Attack on Party at Falls of Muskingum
07/15/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Regarding attack on party at falls of Muskingum, two killed, two wounded. One Indian killed. States that the affair has been exaggerated in common report and fears effect on the settlements. Prospects …
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Attack at Falls of Muskingum; measures by General Assembly regarding defence of frontier
09/09/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Muhlenberg acknowledges receiving account of attack on troops at Falls of Muskingum. General Assembly will meet on business regarding defense of frontiers; expresses hope that measures will be adopted …
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Arrival of Senecas; preemptive attack; on the efficiency of a general Indian confederacy
09/14/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
General Butler arrived with 51 Senecas, including Cornplanter and Halftown. Six Nations desires peace. Discusses application made, in conjunction with Guysatha, for release of Chipewa prisoners. …
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Arrival of different chiefs at Detroit River and endeavors of Colonel Brant, Chief of Mohawks
07/14/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Eighty chiefs of different tribes met at Detroit River. Are waiting arrival of Colonel Brant and Chiefs of Five Nations with anxiety. Possibility that Brant, chief of Mohawks is endeavoring to form …
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Arrival of Captain Zeigler; attack on Lieutenant Peters' detachment
09/04/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Captain Zeigler arrived with Cornplanter, Halftown, an Oneida Chief, and several of the Six Nations. A party commanded by Lieutenant Peters was attacked on the Wabash. Ten killed and eight wounded.
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Appointment of John Steele, esquire, commissioner of Indian Affairs; desire for peace with Cherokees and Creeks
12/19/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Governor of North Carolina has appointed John Steele, esquire, commissioner of Indian Affairs. State legislature also has requested that hostilities cease and to send a talk to Alexander McGillivray …
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A Quit of Land Claims by Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagoes, Cayogas, Chief Women, and Senecas
07/08/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Cession of lands in New York from boundary of Pennsylvania to Genesee River by Five Nations of Indians to Oliver Phelps and Nathaniel Gorham for consideration of 2100 pounds. Outlines borders and …
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William Knox informs of Henry Knox's illness; report on arrival of Lieutenant Beatty in company with Captain Ferguson
01/31/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
William Knox writes on behalf of his brother, Secretary of War, informing that he is sick with rheumatic fever and is unable to write. Reports on arrival of Lieutenant Beatty in company with Captain …
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Treaty at Fort Harmar
10/22/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
In pursuance of order of Congress, treaties between United States and several nations of Indians have been negotiated and signed. Washington lays before the Senate for their consideration and advice, …
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The recruiting of 80 non-commissioned officers and privates in Pennsylvania
03/02/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox has directed Captain Ferguson and Captain McCurdy to recruit 80 non-commissioned officers and privates in Pennsylvania in order to complete their respective companies on the frontiers.
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Talk of the White Bird King to US commissioners
09/26/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Pays compliments to the US Commissioners, but says the Creeks have been at the river for a long time and have become tired. Hunting time is coming soon. Hopes that the whites behave and do not steal …
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Talk of the Commissioners to the Chiefs, Head-men, and Warriors of the Creek Nation
09/24/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Reference to calamities of late war with Great Britain; how the United States has recovered and obtained liberty and independence; that the United States is at peace and its numbers are increasing. …
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Talk of the Commissioners plenipotentiary in reply to the talk of White Bird King
09/26/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Commissioners express disappointment that Alexander McGillivray has left camp. They point out their propositions for peace and friendship. If the terms were not agreeable, they ask, why was that not …
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Talk of the Commissioners of the United States to the Creek Nation
04/20/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Pickens and Osborne invite Creek Headmen to treaty talks on bank of Oconee River at the Rock Landing. Location changed from previous year to accommodate Creek wishes. The United States is now governed …
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Statement of $20,000 Appropriated by Congress
12/31/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Statement of $20,000 appropriated by Congress on the 20th August, 1789, for the expense of negotiations with the Indian tribes. Monies expended by the commissioners, by superintendent of Northern …
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Return of the depredations committed by the Creek Indians since the commencement of hostilities in the State of Georgia.
10/05/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
From the office of the Secretary of Council, J. Meriwether lists whites killed: 79; wounded: 29; taken prisoner: 30; Blacks killed: 10; taken prisoner: 110; Horses stolen: 184; Cattle stolen: 984; …
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Return of persons entitled to pensions
12/07/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
As requested from Knox, Mifflin sends list of persons entitled to pensions by laws of Pennsylvania.
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Requests for list of all military invalids to whom pension have been granted and paid by Virginia; & return of officer's widows and orphans paid by Virginia.
10/19/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox, per direction of President of United States, requests list of all military invalids to whom pension have been granted and paid by State of Virginia on pursuance of resolves of congress. No lists …
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Request to keep Indians together in preparation for treaty talks
09/18/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Commissioners honored by receipt of letter addressed on 16 August. They are astonished at the information from Pickens and Osborne, which is diametrically contrary to ideas of Governor of Georgia. Ask …
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Request for Terms to be Agreed Upon
09/25/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Commissioners received note informing that chiefs were in council until late evening; appeared they were not entirely satisfied with some parts of talk. Objected to boundary line. Ask for the terms …
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Report on the Treaty of Fort Harmar
01/18/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Reports that the business related to the Treaty of Fort Harmar has finished. They have renewed their former engagements; that is the Six Nations, Wyandots, Chippewas, Delawares, Pottawatamies, and …
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Report on the Estimate of the Expenditure for the Civil List and the War Department to the End of the Present Year
09/19/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Report on the Estimate of the Expenditure for the Civil List and the War Department to the End of the Present Year includes Department of Treasury, War Department, Department of State, Accounts …
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Report on a Particular Statement of the Warrants Issued by the Late Superintendent of Finance, and by the Board of Treasury
09/25/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Secretary of Treasury, submits settlement, together with anticipation on taxes made by late superintendent of Finance on which a balance appears due $93,463 29/90. It has not yet been paid due to the …
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Report of Talks with Hanging Maw of Cherokees and Plunder by John Sevier
01/15/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Reports that some Indians retreated to his plantation in South Carolina in order to escape Mr. Sevier. Martin met with Hanging Maw, Cherokee Chief and reports that he wished to settle all quarrels and …
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