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Applications
01/13/1794 Printed Document
Instructs the Commissary of Military Stores that applications should pass through the office of the Secretary of War, where they will then come to the Treasury.
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Application of Money to St. Domingo
04/22/1794 Printed Document
Washington's Cabinet advises the President to apply the remainder of the money, given by law to the indigent of St. Domingo, to the furnishing of several vessels now bound thither from different parts …
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An act to provide for the defence of certain Ports and Harbors in the United States
03/20/1794 Printed Document
List of ports and harbors to be fortified, provides presidential power to employ garrisons and erect future structures for the defense of the U.S.
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Amnesty for Whiskey Rebels
11/17/1794 Printed Document
Hamilton lists the individuals to will not be subject to Washington's general proclamation of amnesty for the Whiskey Rebels: David Bradford; Edward Cook; Daniel Hamilton; Benjamin Parkinson; John …
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American troops near British post along Miami
08/21/1794 Printed Document
Major General Anthony Wayne responds to Major William Campbell (British commander of the fort along the banks of the Miami), who inquired upon why the U.S. is amassing troops nearby. Wayne points to …
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American citizens in captivity in Algiers
06/17/1794 Printed Document
Secretary of State Randolph informs the rest of Washington's Cabinet that citizens in Boston and Norfolk have carried subscriptions for monies to be given for relief of the "Unhappy Citizens of the …
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Aggression by Creek Indians
11/16/1794 Printed Document
Governor William Blount of Southwest Territory writes the Secretary of War, enclosing letters on hostilities by Indians in the region. The recent murders in the region will prove, Blount believes, to …
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Aggression by Creek Indians
11/15/1794 Printed Document
General Robertson has ordered Captain Evans to Clarksville to scout on the frontiers of Tennessee county for fifteen days, affording the settlement temporary relief. Discusses the detachment of …
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Aggression by Creek Indians
11/08/1794 Printed Document
General Robertson comments on the murder of Colonel Isaac Fitzworth and his family by Creek Indians, along the waters of Red River. Seven persons total were killed and scalped. This, along with other …
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Advance for clothing contractors
10/15/1794 Printed Document
Clothing contractors have requested of Tench Coxe, Commissioner of the Revenue, to procure them an advance of $15-20,000. The articles the clothing contractors are to supply will amount to about …
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Additional woodsmen requested
09/19/1794 Printed Document
Major Thomas Doyle, commanding officer at Fort Massac, informs General James Robertson that several men at his garrison are sick, and so he is unable to track the movements of the Indians in his …
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Additional money needed for carriages
07/28/1794 Printed Document
Informs the Secretary of War that the money appointed for the work of Mr. Merlie is spent. There are only 4 carriages done, and the Secretary wishes for 60. Asks Knox with what money will the rest of …
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Absence from War Department
10/08/1794 Printed Document
Henry Knox writes Hamilton, stating that he regrets being away from the War Department for so long. In the meantime, Hamilton remains in charge of the War Department.
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[Extract of a letter from the Secretary of War, to Lieut. Col. Gaither, dated 14th May, 1794]
05/14/1794 Printed Document
Orders to assist the governor of Georgia in suppressing the unauthorized assembly of troops under Gen. Clark who plan to invade Spanish territory on North American continent.
FO 5/5 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.
Winter Season and Receipt of Hospital Stores
11/18/1795 Printed Document
Believed the season was too advanced to send dispatches for fear of boats being caught in ice. Just received word that clothing and hospital stores arrived for troops at Fort Washington.
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Upcoming Indian Treaty, British Relations and Appointments
05/15/1795 Printed Document
Acknowledged receipt of several letters from Pickering delivered by Capt. DeButts. Discussed pay of legions recruits. Included quarterly returns of ordnance. Many men have been deserting, some have …
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Treaty, Supplies, and Clothing for Soliders
08/09/1795 Printed Document
Peace treaty b/w U.S. and hostile tribes of North West of Ohio river signed and copy enclosed. Addressed concerns about soldiers receiving clothing due them after their discharge. Believed that poor …
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Treaty with Great Britain
08/15/1795 Printed Document
Ratification of treaty with Great Britain was postponed unexpectedly but Mr. Hammond recently made a "memorial" stating the Presidents decision to ratify the treaty agreeable to the Senate and that …
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Treaty with British
06/30/1795 Printed Document
Cannot transmit treaty b/w British and Mr. Jay due to Senate negotiations on some articles within the treaty, but believes senators that were against its ratification would transmit copies to the …
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Treaty of Greenville [Minutes of a Treaty with the Tribes of Indians called the Wyandots, Delawares, Shawanese, Ottawas, Chippewas, Pattawatamies, Miamies, Eel River, Kickapoos, and Kabaskias.]
08/10/1795 Printed Document
Prisoner exchange, description rules governing the council/gathering. Issues of provisions, peace, alliance, land rights, and compensation for land purchase. Shawnee and Wyandots of Detroit remain …
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Treaty Negotiations with Western Indians and Great Britain
06/17/1795 Printed Document
Enclosed list of promotions and appointments, some commissions were withheld b/c Pickering did not know the rank of the officers. As soon as rank is determined, Pickering requested Wayne transmit it …
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Treaties and Jacobin Opposition
09/05/1795 Printed Document
Enclosed application of Gov. Mifflin, on behalf of W. Brown, is to obtain release of prisoner J. Thompson from Indian possession. If it is too late to have prisoner released, the status of his fate …
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Town Meetings Against Treaty with Great Britain
08/01/1795 Printed Document
Write on "present state of political affairs" in reference to the treaty negotiated with Great Britain by Mr. Jay. Jacobins oppose treaty and side with France. Pickering believed main goal of British …
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The Supplement to the Treaty of Greenville
09/11/1795 Printed Document
Shawnee explained the reason they have caused mischief was due to their camp in Scioto being robbed when they were peaceably hunting. The hunting party did not know the chiefs of their Nation had …
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Support and Supplies to Fight Creeks
01/13/1795 Printed Document
Robertson writes Gov. Blount on behalf of the Chickasaws who seek support and supplies as they endeavor to fight the Creeks, citing treaty b/w Chickasaws and U.S. stating the Indians are now citizens …
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