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Letter to Mr. Simmons
07/04/1795 Printed Document
Decius Wadsworth writes William Simmons, from New London, Connecticut. Wadsworth is captain of the corps of artillerists and engineers. No image available.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Letter to Lord Dorchester
05/23/1795 Printed Document
Notification that Wayne will shortly received reinforcements from Pittsburgh. Most are recruits from militia army. Additional recruits marching from New England, Maryland, and Virginia. Letters to …
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Letter Submitted for Approval
03/24/1795 Printed Document
Enclosed draft of letter to Gov. Blount. Approval submitted by Wolcott, Bradford, and Randolph.
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Letter from Gov. Blount
02/13/1795 Printed Document
"The Secretary respectfully lays before the President of the United States a letter from Governor Blount this momenet received by Express, with Gen. Robertson's letter of the 13th of January & the …
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Legal Action Against Illegal Stills
01/08/1795 Printed Document
The Secretary of the Treasury requests the Commissioner of the Revenue to take measure with District Attorney for illegal stills found in the fourth District (region where Whiskey Rebellion took place …
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Land Rights in Georgia
03/02/1795 Printed Document
President received letter from T.Carnes and J.Gunn, regarding Indian rights to land inside current U.S. boundary. Discussed current unrest among Creeks and urged delicacy in pursuing this issue. …
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Land Rights and Indian Relations
06/29/1795 Printed Document
Discussed methods of recruiting, specifically veterans. Suggested temporary service contract to expedite recruiting. Discusses land rights and possibility of acquiring Indian lands with hope of …
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Land Rights
12/19/1795 Printed Document
Notification that problems will arise over land rights around the territories of North Carolina due to recent influx of settlers, Cherokee land holdings, disputed boundaries, and land grants issued by …
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Intelligence on Spanish Land Possession
09/03/1795 Printed Document
Enclosed information on Spanish possession of Chickasaw Bluffs. Wayne therefore reinforced the garrison at Massac and sent forward provisions and ammunition. Provides details of Spanish location and …
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Indian Treaty, British Relations, Deceit
05/07/1795 Printed Document
Noted submission of letters and a treaty which he seemed to meet his approval. President advised that Wayne remain on his guard for a large contingency of Indians Mentioned the treachery of Pontiac …
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Indian Relations and Land Possession
10/02/1795 Printed Document
Noted Capt. Brant stated not all tribes were represented at Treaty of Greenville, but Pickering didn't believe there would be any hostilities. Mentioned British deserting and the procurement of posts …
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Indian Peace and Possession of British Post
10/03/1795 Printed Document
Secretary Pickering writes General Wayne that he believes lasting peace with the Indians to be dependent on gaining possession of land currently occupied by the British. Since peace has been made …
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Indian and U.S. Citizen Depredations, Treaty Negotiations
06/17/1795 Printed Document
Pickering will receive documents by Gov. St. Clair pertaining to depredations committed by both Kentuckians and Indians. Believed British emissaries will exaggerate acts of aggression when the arrive …
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Improvements to Ship Design
05/18/1795 Printed Document
Notification that Pickering has asked all builders to submit new ideas for improvements to frigate design. Noted Mr. Humphreys possible protests to the changes, Pickering mentioned that he would …
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Important Letter from Gen. Robertson Forwarded
01/20/1795 Printed Document
Received urgent letter from Gen. Robertson, felt it contained important information that Sec. of War must read; forwarded letter express. Pickering enclosed his answers to Gen. Robertson.
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How to Handle Murder of Creeks by Colbert and His Party
01/20/1795 Printed Document
Blount expressed pleasure in the murder of 5 Creeks by Chickasaws, but believed if the U.S. did not support the Chickasaws in their inevitable war with the Creeks, the U.S. would lose friendship with …
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Hopes for Permission to Pursue Treaty with Indians
04/16/1795 Printed Document
Discussed outcome of treaty with Creek Indians. Treaty would destroy Creek Nations claim to land between Oconee and Oakmulgee which Matthews feels is a good outcome with the hope the General …
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Frigate Construction
06/22/1795 Printed Document
(Enclosed in letter from War Office to Josiah Fox noting Humphrey's opinion on laying the keel for the frigate.) Fox believed no time should be wasted in determining best launching site which would …
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Expenditures for the Harbor at Portsmouth
01/23/1795 Printed Document
Transmits expenditures for the fortification of the harbor of Portsmouth, NH. Whipple omitted accounts with vouchers since work has not been completed at the time.
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Eulogy for Blount
06/27/1795 Printed Document
Requested enclosed letter from D. Campbell be presented to the President. Mentioned the contents as eulogy on Gov. Blount. The writer, "aims at the poetic stile; and perhaps very properly; as poets …
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Estimates from T. Francis
01/01/1795 Printed Document
Notification of receipt of T. Francis estimates (for the fortification the port of Philadelphia). If the need for supplies is urgent, Francis believed import of goods from Great Britain and Ireland …
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Enclosed Speech to Chickasaws and Chocktaws
07/07/1795 Printed Document
Cover letter for the draft speech to the Chickasaws and Chocktaws and other representatives that form the Five Upper Towns.
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Enclosed Results from Conference at Greenville
02/28/1795 Printed Document
Orders to hand enclosed letter and papers to President. Enclosures are results from Conference at Greenville which will be followed by Treaty of Greenville around the 15th of next June in1796. …
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Enclosed Journal of Peace Treaty Council
01/10/1795 Printed Document
Enclosed journal of the proceedings between Cherokee chiefs and Blount which ended with peace agreement. Objective of meeting was to convince Cherokees to terminate friendship between their nation …
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Enclosed Draft, Meeting in Half an Hour
02/17/1795 Printed Document
"Sir, I have been honoured with your note of this morning, and now inclose the draught of the message to accompany the Georgia acct. and Govr. Blount's communications. In half an hour (unless you …
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