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Report on the Petition of William Finnie
04/10/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton addresses the petition of William Finnie, Deputy Quarter Master General in the Southern Department during the Revolutionary War, requesting reimbursement of money expended by him in the …
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Report on the Organization of the Militia
01/18/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Unless a Republic prepares itself by proper arrangements to meet those exigencies to which all states are in degree liable, that its peace and existence are more precarious than the forms of …
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Report on the Memorial of the Officers of the South Carolina Regiments
03/18/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Report on the Memorial of the Officers of the South Carolina Regiments. A memorial of the late officers of the South Carolina line on Continental Establishment was presented to the House and read, …
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Report on military engagement with Indians on the Miami and St. Joseph Rivers
10/29/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Reports on the success of General Harmar at the Indian towns on the Miami and St. Joseph Rivers. Estimates 200 Indian dead. Some fear Ensign Britt may have been killed or captured. Mentions that Major …
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Report on Foreign Affairs Regarding French, Spainish, and Dutch
10/17/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Indicates that France will support Spain. Reports that Lord Howe has been given orders to fight if there is a chance. Rumor that Sir Guy Carleton has returned to Quebec.
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Report on attempts to break up of a nest of vagabond Indians
06/09/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
At the solicitation of Kentucky inhabitants, Harmar reports that he broke up a nest of vagabond Indians, who had infested the river, trying to establish themselves on the Scioto River in order to …
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Report on Additional Sums Necessary for the Support of the Government, presented to the House of Representatives.
08/05/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Discussed claims for money and accounts from the Quartermaster's Department on the method of payment. Requested sums include payment of civil and military establishment; judicial department; …
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Report of the Secretary of War, 24 May 1790: Petitions of Barent Martlings and Joseph Henderson
05/24/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox addresses the petition of Barent Martlings, who was employed at the Quarter Master's Department in 1778, where he dislocated his hip. He is incapacitated and seeks relief from Congress. States …
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Report of John Nicholson, Esq., on Letter from Secretary of War-Pensioners, 1790.
09/22/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Reports payment of sundry pensions. Discusses certain provisions not made in cases where commissioned officers who died were not in actual service or captivity at the time. Mentions the case of Mrs. …
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Report of engagement with Indians vicinity Miami village
11/04/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Harmar reports that he marched 320 Federal troops and 1453 militia. His forces made it to the Miami village. He found it abandoned. Upon engagement, his forces suffered heavy losses, about 180. But …
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Reply to Speech of Congress
01/14/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Expression of thanks for address from Congress. Relying on the continuance of Congress' exertions for the public good, anticipates salutary effects of prudent and upright counsels.
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Reply of President Washington to Congress
12/13/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Washington acknowledges the sentiments of Congress in their address. Looks forward to happiest consequences from deliberations during present session.
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Reply of President Washington to Congress
01/14/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Receives with pleasure, the assurances of Congress. Expresses confidence that Congressional deliberations will be directed by enlightened and virtuous zeal for the happiness of our country.
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Reply by Congress to President Washington
01/14/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Congress refers to accession of North Carolina to the constitution, agrees that one of most effectual means of preserving peace is to prepare for war, and because of this support Washington's …
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Regarding Von Steuben's service in the Army of United States
01/27/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Von Steuben recounts his service as a foreigner in the United States Army. Makes reference to his memorial to Congress and notes that the truth of its facts cannot be disputed without raising a doubt …
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Regarding Treaty of New York between Creeks and United States
08/20/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
President Washington transmits copy of Treaty of New York to Georgia Governor. Asks for faithful execution of the Treaty by both parties. Discusses that land claimed by Georgia was never clearly …
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Regarding the resolutions of Congress: payments to officer and soldier claimants
05/28/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton voices objections of a serious and weighty nature to the resolutions of the two houses of Congress concerning certain arrears of pay due to the officers and soldiers of the lines of Virginia …
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Regarding purchases of lands; mutinies of militia; defeat of General Harmar's forces; Yazoo Battalion
09/25/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Asks for authority as agent of Yazoo company to purchase lands. Regarding trade and purchases with Choctaws, it would be better if O'Fallon had authority as general agent. Reports on the defeat of …
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Regarding Payment of Pensions to Invalids in Maryland
02/06/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Williams will cheerfully execute the pleasure of the President respecting the payment of pensions to invalids in Maryland.
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Regarding pay and subsistence; President Washington's illness
05/23/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Bills of exchange for pay and subsistence have been honored. President Washington was critically ill, but is greatly on the mending. Send Beatty as soon as possible. Speculations that have taken place …
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Regarding loss sustained by robbery from public officers during late war
10/09/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Regarding loss sustained by robbery from public officers during late war, Harison is of opinion that officers are not chargeable on that account unless negligence can be imputed to them.
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Regarding Knox's Proposals on the Militia
01/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Lincoln notes that although Knox's proposals would make for the strongest militia in the world, the people of Massachusetts will not support it on the basis of expense, pay of officers, no pay of men, …
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Regarding French colony on the Scioto
05/19/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton discusses the establishment of a French colony on the Scioto, headed by John Joseph de Barth. This is within the limits of the Manasseh Cutler and Winthrop Sargent purchase. Hamilton …
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Regarding Alexander McGillivray and the Creek chiefs passing through Philadelphia
07/15/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox can assure President Washington that, if Alexander McGillivray and the Creek chiefs pass through Philadelphia on their way to New York, they will receive every proper attention.
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Recommendation of Captain James Howell; complaints over Creek Treaty
11/11/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Recommends Captain John Howell to command the Cutter intended to be stationed in the Georgia District. The late treaty with the Creeks is much complained of in the southern states; in particular there …
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