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Plea for peace
12/04/1794 Printed Document
Copy of a speech from an Indian chief stating, "I will tell all my warriors to lay down their hatchets, and not strike any more upon you, and I hope you will do the same with yours." Still, the chief …
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Pittsburgh and the Whiskey Rebellion
08/25/1794 Printed Document
Hamilton discusses the fortification at Pittsburgh, urging that it take the necessary precautions in case the Whiskey Rebellion spreads.
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Pennsylvania troops being raised
03/31/1794 Printed Document
Letter from the Secretary of War to the Attorney General, regarding Pennsylvania Governor Thomas Mifflin raising four companies of troops for the port of Philadelphia and the defense of the frontier.
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Pennsylvania division of the militia
11/25/1794 Printed Document
The Commissioner of the Revenue states that it has become necessary to employ Colonel Francis Nichols to superintend the supply and accommodation of the Pennsylvania division of the militia army from …
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Penalty levied on the Brig Florida
06/19/1794 Printed Document
Letter from the Secretary of Treasury regarding a penalty levied on the Brig Florida according to the 3rd section of the Registering Act. The "act concerning the registering and recording of ships or …
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Peaceful policy towards the Indians
12/29/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Knox submits his observations regarding the preservation of peace with Indian tribes whom the U.S. has formed treaties with. Writes: "The desires of too many frontier white people, to …
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Peace with the Wyandots
11/04/1794 Printed Document
Major General Anthony Wayne delivers speech to the Wyandots, who have pleaded for peace. Wayne states, "I hope and trust that your eyes are now opened." Urges that a "permanent and lasting peace" may …
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Peace with Northwest Indians
1794 Printed Document
Report of the articles agreed upon by General Anthony Wayne and the sachems and war chiefs of the Chippewas, Pattawatamies, Sacs, and Miamies. It has been agreed that a "permanent peace" be …
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Peace with Lower Cherokee
11/01/1794 Printed Document
After having corresponded with Double-head, Chief of the Cherokees, Governor William Blount of Southwest Territory orders that General Benjamin Logan immediately desist from attempts to invade Lower …
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Peace with hostile Indians
11/05/1794 Printed Document
General Anthony Wayne regarding the establishment of a "permanent and lasting peace" between the United States and "hostile tribes of Indians." Talks of a treaty with the Wyandots. Also talks of "some …
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Payments of the French debt
03/13/1794 Printed Document
Letter from the Secretary of State to the Attorney General, Secretary at War, and Secretary of Treasury. Randolph had a discussion with French agent Mr. Fauchet concerning French requests for a …
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Payment for ironmaster
08/01/1794 Printed Document
The Commissioner of the Revenue requests a payment to be made to John J. Feach & Co., a well-known ironmaster of New Jersey, of the sum of $5000 on account of a contract made with them for the casting …
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Payment for artillery hats
12/11/1794 Printed Document
The Commissioner of the Revenue requests that a duplicate warrant be issued in favor of Joel Gibbs for the sum of $208 in payment for artillery hats delivered by him agreeably to contract.
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Papers regarding the Whiskey Rebellion
10/06/1794 Printed Document
Transmits, for the perusal of President George Washington, the original papers received by James Lang from the County of Fayette, Pennsylvania, along with a copy of the answer from Governor Thomas …
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Ownership of a woman transferred from slaveholder to Indian
09/21/1794 Printed Document
William Blount, Governor of the Southwest Territory, reports a "continuance of Indian depredations." On September 6th a "Negro woman belonging to Peter Turney," who resides in the Mero District, was …
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Opinion on the Kentucky resolutions
07/11/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Randolph informs the rest of Washington's Cabinet that the President desires for them to take into consideration the resolutions lately passed by the inhabitants of Kentucky, and offer their …
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Opinion on Kentucky and Georgia matters
07/13/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Hamilton responds to Washington's request for his opinion regarding recent resolutions passed by Kentucky asserting their right to free navigation of the Mississippi River. Hamilton believes …
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On the Whiskey Rebellion
09/18/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Hamilton writes Governor Thomas Sim Lee of Maryland. Hamilton informs the governor that intelligence has reported that while "a great proportion of the inhabitants" are non-violent and wish …
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On the Whiskey Rebellion
08/05/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Hamilton writes to President Washington on the Whiskey Rebellion. Mentions that the Collector of the Revenue, Robert Wilson, was attacked by the rebels: "stripped of his Cloaths which were …
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Officers' rations
01/27/1794 Printed Document
The War Department Accountant transmits to the Secretary of the Treasury some observations on that part of the Act of Congress of April 30, 1790, respecting officers rations.
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Oath of Captain John Barry
07/01/1794 Printed Document
Oath of Captain John Barry, known as the "Father of the American Navy," swearing allegiance to the Unitied States and its Constitution. Barry was appointed superintendent commander of what would …
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Nicholas Hoffman & Co.
12/30/1794 Printed Document
The Commissioner of the Revenue discusses Nicholas Hoffman & Co. of New York, which has two or three agencies for the purchase of objects for the military.
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New Jersey militia arriving
09/17/1794 Printed Document
Informs the Governor of Pennsylvania that Governor Richard Howell of New Jersey is sending the militia of that state in today. Requests that the cavalry and artillery be hastened onward. These …
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Naval armament
12/25/1794 Printed Document
Letter from the Commissioner of the Revenue pertaining to the construction of frigates for the naval armament. Goes into great detail about procuring supplies, provisions, materials, labor, and …
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Naval armament
12/20/1794 Printed Document
The Commissioner of the Revenue discusses in detail the preparation for provisions, materials, supplies, and labor in the naval armament, and the construction of frigates.
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