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State of Indian Affairs in the Southern Department
05/28/1784 Printed Document
The Committee on the State of Indian Affairs in the Southern Department is of the opinion that the Southern Indians should be prevailed upon to make such cessions of uncultivated land to the States …
Thomas Jefferson Papers
Report of the Committee on the Military Establishment
1784 Printed Document
Report of Committee on the Military Establishment discusses staffing and manpower issues related to the British relinquishment of military garrisons inside U.S. territory. Also discusses frontier and …
Letters to Geovernor (L1).
Account of the Voyage to China
05/19/1785 Printed Document
This is Shaw's account of his voyage to China and his encounters with the Chinese people, often contentious, after his arrival in that country.
Thomas Jefferson Papers
Resolution of Congress
06/30/1786 Printed Document
Resolution to protect citizens of Virginia against Indian attacks. Orders to dispatch two companies of militia to assist the federal military north of the Ohio.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
Enclosure of sundry letters and request of Scotosh, son of Half King of Wyandots
07/12/1786 Printed Document
Thompson transmits sundry letters. Refers to Indian Scotosh, son of Half King of Wyandots, who wishes to visit France.
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Supplement to the Land Ordinance of 1785
07/09/1788 Printed Document
A supplement to an ordinance entitled An Ordinance for ascertaining the mode of disposing lands in Western territory.
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Report on a Plan for the Protection of the Georgia Frontier Against the Creeks
07/26/1788 Printed Document
Notes that the strength of the Wabash Indians, who were principally the object of the resolve of 21 July 1787, and the strength of the Creeks is very different. That said, the Creeks are not only …
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Regarding the ruffians who captured Pickering
07/02/1788 Printed Document
Pickering encloses the petition of the ruffians who lately made him a prisoner. Suggests it may be used as evidence against the petitioners, if it serves no other purpose.
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Regarding the killings of Cherokees and desire for peace
11/01/1788 Printed Document
Authors recount the killings of Cherokees and the pledges of satisfaction by Congress and Governor of Virginia. Express the wish for peace. Ask that they not be blamed for actions of Creeks.
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Pickering released by band of ruffians
07/19/1788 Printed Document
Pickering reports that he has been released by a band of ruffians. Says he will forgive them if they obey laws in the future. Suggests that Livingston and McKinstry encouraged a party to detain him.
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Peace Treaty with the Cherokees
12/13/1788 Printed Document
Cherokees wish to come to a friendly treaty. Has urged same to North Carolina and trusts they will send forward commissioners and supplies. If this does not happen, expresses fear that there will be a …
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McGillivray's influence; war on Georgia; Creek-Cherokee alliance
12/08/1788 Printed Document
Winn encloses and discusses McGillivray's letter and suggests that if the Indians don't come to the treaty, they mean war; will come down in great force on Georgia. Reports that a fort between the …
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Knox expresses chagrin that the Indians have postponed their meeting
12/08/1788 Printed Document
Knox expresses chagrin that the Indians have postponed their meeting. He notes that it is in the best interests of the United States to avoid an Indian war and points out that the British officers …
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Arrival of Five Nations, Senecas, Wyandots, Delawares, Ottawas, Chippewas, Pottawatamies, Sacs
12/13/1788 Printed Document
Previous night, the Five Nations, Senecas, Wyandots, Delawares, Ottawas, Chippewas, Pottawatamies, Sacs arrived. Brant with the Mohawks turned back upon receiving St. Clair's message. Brant did …
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Treaty with Creeks and Cherokees
03/01/1789 Printed Document
A treaty will take place with Cherokee Indians on the upper war-ford of French Broad River, in vicinity of Swananno, North Carolina. Supposes that Creek Indians will also treat.
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Regarding request to receive talks on west side of Oconee River
09/23/1789 Printed Document
Commissioners agree to receive talks on the west side of Oconee River.
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Congressional Act Providing for the Payment of Invalid Pensioners
10/13/1789 Printed Document
Congressional act outlines military pensions.
ACC. #3380
Transmittal of Several Estimates
01/20/1790 Printed Document
Transmittal of several estimates signed by Colonel Timothy Pickering, late Quarter Master General
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Reply of President Washington to Congress
12/13/1790 Printed Document
Expresses thanks for the assurances of favorable attention to the subjects he has recommended.
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Extract from the proceedings of Colonel Timothy Pickering with the Seneca Indians, held at Tioga Point
11/21/1790 Printed Document
Red Jacket relates past frauds by United States and the hardships caused by parting with the lands. Sends this message hoping that President Washington can make their seats easy. Hopes that the chain …
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Extract from an Act for regulating the Military Establishment of the United States.
04/30/1790 Printed Document
Detailed description of rations and provisions allowed, as determined by rank.
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908.
Documents relating to claims against the late Quarter Master's Department
12/07/1790 Printed Document
Anspach says that he has been too ill to attend to any business. Will collect documents relating to claims against the late Quarter Master's Department.
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An ACT for granting LANDS to the Inhabitants and settlers at VINCENNES and the ILLINOIS Country, in the Territory north-west of the Ohio, and for confirming them in their Possessions
12/06/1790 Printed Document
Land grant of 4,000 acres to each head of family in the above mentioned counties who were removed from their previous residence.
Etting Collection
Supplement Act Regarding Treasury Department and Compensation
03/03/1791 Printed Document
Outlined compensation for clerks within the treasury department and extended the regulations and laws from act that established Treasury Department to include clerks. Further requires all employees of …
Etting Collection
Pay of Invalids
05/30/1791 Printed Document
Notice to "All the military Invalid of the United States" that they are to be paid six months of their annual pension, with instructions on how to collect the money and the vouchers required for …
Gazette of the United States