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Report of proceedings of Federal Commissioners for restoring and establishing peace between United States and Indians south of Ohio River
09/11/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Federal Commissioners report that they sailed from New York on 31 August and arrived at Savannah on 10 September. They wrote letters to Governor of Georgia, George Walton, and Mr. Pickens and Mr. …
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Report of Federal Commissioners for making treaty with Indians south of Ohio River
09/12/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
From Savannah, the Federal Commissioners for making treaty with Indians south of Ohio River report to Knox. The number of Indians attending Alexander McGillivray estimated at three to four thousand. …
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Report from Federal Treaty Commissioners to Governor of Georgia
09/11/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Federal Commissioners for negotiating treaty with Indians south of Ohio River report to governor of Georgia. They note that the negotiations are to be held at Rock Landing, and discuss the procurement …
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Reply from Governor George Walton to Federal Commissioners
09/18/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Reply to a note from the Commissioners sending letters for the Governor. The Commissioners were unable to present the letters to the Walton in person because he is ill. Walton thanks them for the …
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Reply from Alexander McGillivray, Chief of Creek Nation
09/24/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McGillivray acknowledges receipt of letter from Commissioners. Chiefs would like to meet morning of 24 September at the ceremony of black drink, after which they will proceed with business.
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Regarding Treaties with Indians at Mississippi and Wabash and Miami
06/14/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
St. Clair reports that he went to the Mississippi to to hold a treaty to extinguish Indian claims to their lands, and to lay out certain donations of land for the inhabitants. Discusses proceeding to …
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Regarding the President's Indian policy; British designs; state of supply and contractors
12/19/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox makes reference to Indian depredations in Kentucky and President Washington's assurances of protection. Knox will deliver the President's sentiments to Samuel McDowell, Chairman of Committee on …
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Regarding the number of justices in a county town; the organization of government in districts; the naming of Wilkesborough and Wilkes Barre
01/29/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Pickering discusses the structure of government in the area of Wilkesborough Pennsylvania.
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Regarding the Failed Treaty Talks with Alexander McGillivray
09/28/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The commissioners state that they are sorry that McGillivray did not provide objections, nor propose terms acceptable to Creek nation. Colonel Humphreys said that he did not offer any articles as an …
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Regarding supply of garrisons at West Point and Springfield
12/08/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Regarding Gorham's proposal that he and Oliver Phelps supply the garrisons at West Point New York and Springfield Massachusetts: the supply has been undertaken by the former contractor Melancton Smith …
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Regarding planned visit from Principal Chiefs and request for private meeting
09/20/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McGillivray informs of a visit from Principal Chiefs, accompanied by interpreter Derezeau. He asks for a private meeting with one or two of the commissioners.
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Regarding legitimacy of previous treaties between Creeks and Georgia
10/04/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Governor of Georgia notes that previous treaties, namely Augusta 1783, Galphinton 1785, and Shoulderbone 1786, between Georgia and Creeks, were legitimately agreed upon by both parties.
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Regarding land purchases; geographical information; the imminent death of the King of Great Britain
01/26/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Discusses land purchases in New York, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania from Indians and reports on the imminent death of the King of Great Britain from a dropsical disease. Suggests that a change of …
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Regarding lack of pay, want of judges, Indian affairs and white migration
12/07/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Acting Governor Sargent laments that he has not yet received his salary of $750. Governor St. Clair has not yet arrived. When he does, will commence tour of Kaskaskias. The territory is in need of …
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Regarding debt from warrants issued for militia and other services and for provisions for use of Army
12/05/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Refers to a debt as arising from Warrants issued for militia and other services and for provisions impressed for the use of the Army.
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Regarding Constant Hostilities Between Indians who Live on Wabash River and People of Kentucky
09/14/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Regarding constant hostilities between Indians who live on Wabash River and people of Kentucky: it must be considered by the government of Western Territory. Requests that Washington take matter into …
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Readiness to make further communications
09/21/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
So that there will be no complaints of partial or defective representation, commissioners will be ready to make further communications as soon as the third member of the commission, the honorable Mr. …
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Questions regarding legitimacy of previous treaties between Creeks and Georgia
10/03/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Request for information regarding treaties at Augusta, 1783, Galphinton, 1785, and Shoulderbone, 1786. Principal points are whether all lands belonging to the upper and lower Creeks are common …
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Proclamation by President: Treaty of Fort Harmar
09/29/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
By virtue of powers given by United States Congress assembled to Arthur St. Clair, Governor of territory north west of Ohio River, and commissioner plenipotentiary for treating with Indian nations in …
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Presented before Congress, the Treaty of Fort Harmar
05/25/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Treaties between United States and several nations [Six Nations, Wyandots, and others] of Indians have been negotiated and signed. Washington lays these treaties before congress for consideration and …
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Preparations for Treaty and Intent of Indians Not to Remain Much Longer
09/16/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Every arrangement has been made and Indians are encamped at the distance directed by Secretary of War. Great exertions have been made to keep Indians together, and in good humor. They will not remain …
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Payment to Samuel Meredith for Loan to Secretary of War
09/13/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Pay to Samuel Meredith, Treasurer of United States, $20,000, a loan to Secretary of War in pursuance of appropriation made by Act of Congress 20 August 1789.
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On the surveying of ceded properties in New York; application to the government of Canada to make necessary astonomical observations
02/01/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Since there is no congress, Coxe suggests that Mifflin apply to the Secretary for Foreign Affairs [John Jay] to ask permission of Government of Canada to enter and make necessary astronomical …
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On the Secretary of War and bout of rheumatick fever
01/31/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
William Knox informs St. Clair that his brother, the Secretary of War, is ill with rheumatick fever.
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On the convening of congress; reference to Brant and his Mohawks
01/19/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox reports that still there is no congress, although it is expected to convene 1 February. Hopes for favorable intelligence. Has learned that most of the tribes except Brandt [Mohawk leader Joseph …
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