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Enclosed Documents
02/13/1795 Printed Document
Enclosed documents that contained "dark narratives of the views & intentions of a certain nefarious combination" (mentioned in previous letter, most likely included Wilkinson). Submitted information …
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Employment of Militia, Spies, and Scouts
01/01/1795 Printed Document
Extended occupation of militia in Washington County for the protection of the settlers. Letter regarding the employment of scouts and spies via order by Col. Sproat was received, it was the first …
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Drawing for Battering Cannon Sent to Contractors
01/30/1795 Printed Document
Notification that complete drawing of thirty two pound battering cannon have been sent to contractors 1. Brown and Francis & Co. and 2. Hughes & Co..
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Division of Land and Peace Treaty
09/20/1795 Printed Document
Transmitted by Col. O'Hara the original treaty between U.S. and all hostile tribes from North West of the Ohio river. Details on Indian tribes being detained by British and land jobbers. Discussed …
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Different Measurements for Frigates
10/10/1795 Printed Document
Hoped Truxtun would meet with Mr. Humphreys to discuss mast and yard dimensions, but meeting failed. Enclosed statement for different calculations, all exceed dimensions specified by Truxtun. …
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Delayed Payment
01/20/1795 Printed Document
Notification that Hamilton has delayed submitting money to Treasurer, "upon the ground of the doubts intimated in my letter concerning the New Jersey troops." Noted that the number of troops to be …
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Defense of Settlements and Rations
03/25/1795 Printed Document
Advised Sproat to seek advice regarding the defense of settlements from General Putnam if Gov. St. Clair is absent. Pickering enclosed his thoughts on the subject.
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Defense of Frontier, Trade with Great Britain
06/27/1795 Printed Document
Notified Wayne that officers and artillerists would be gathered at West Point to receive instruction prior to marching to frontier as reinforcements to Wayne. Pickering also mentioned recruits to …
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Dangers of Forwarding Large Quantities of Money
01/19/1795 Printed Document
Sum requested for the Jersey militia greatly exceeds amount thought necessary by Hamilton. Lists dangers associated with large sums advanced without adequate information.
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Crimes and Punishment for Murder
06/17/1795 Printed Document
Described "dark and mysterious business" of persons in Kentucky not paying taxes on stills and whiskey, advised that Reverend Doctor Flaget might be able to provide information on the subject. …
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Cost of Printing
09/14/1795 Printed Document
Notification that Col. Steele left $1,900.00 to pay C. Cist for copies of Regulations for the Order and Dicipline of the Troops of the United States and copies of certain laws if Virginia produced. …
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Cost and Construction, Errors
01/02/1795 Printed Document
"This letter is essentially the same as that which Hamilton wrote to Edmund Randolph on the same date." [letter to Randolph is cataloged here] Enclosed letters from Hamilton to Collector of …
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Copies of Indian Treaties
05/16/1795 Printed Document
Duplicates of letters pertaining to treaty with western Indians that took place at Fort McIntosh, Great Miami, Fort Harmar, and Kon-on-daigua. Also enclosed document that must be authorized by the …
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Construction of Frigates, Supplies
06/29/1795 Printed Document
Details on obtaining live oak for frigate construction, employment of laborers, and location of construction.
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Compensation for Expenses of J. Cutting
12/26/1795 Printed Document
J. Cutting's claims for reimbursement from expenses related to relieving seamen who were impressed into British service were originally denied, Jefferson argued the U.S. gov't make an exception and …
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Cherokee and Creek Attacks
10/01/1795 Printed Document
Acts of hostility committed by Cherokee and Creek Nations against U.S. citizens became more flagrant after Gov. Blount's departure to Philadelphia. Detailed accounts of murders and retaliations. …
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British Post Built on Miamis
02/28/1795 Printed Document
Enclosed depositions sent from Gen. Wayne relative to the British post recently established on the Miamis.
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Boundary for Indian Treaty and Recruiting Policy
09/02/1795 Printed Document
Received three missing letters, delay for delivery mentioned in letter from Gen. Scott. Due to delay in receiving answer on boundary, Wayne drew boundary as the Miami river. Discussed promotions and …
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Authorization for Payment
09/24/1795 Printed Document
Enclosed copy of letter and receipts sent from Treasurer to J. Ambler. Ambler cannot sign any receipts on good conscience, believes the receipts must be signed by "superior authority".
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Articles of Agreement between Alexander Hamilton and Samuel Breck
01/01/1795 Printed Document
Agreement that the U.S. will purchase sail cloth from S. Breck on behalf of the Canvas or Sail cloth Manufactory at Boston and that the articles will be delivered to appointed person.
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Arrangements for Absence from Command
10/24/1795 Printed Document
Notification that papers and treaty delivered to the President. Pickering believed that Wayne should make all arrangements for his absence from command at Greene Ville to visit friends.
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Approval for Treaty Discussion with Georgia Indian Tribes
1795 Printed Document
In accordance with the General Assembly of the state of Georgia, Gunn and Carnes submitted to the President an act passed by the state legislature to foster a treaty with Indian tribes and Georgia. …
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Appointments and Promotions
03/14/1795 Printed Document
Letter with map of locations of Indian warfare received and submitted to President. Enclosed latest act of Congress regarding regulation of military establishment. This act superseded some former …
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Appointment of Col. Meigs as Special Agent
04/22/1795 Printed Document
Advised appointing a special agent to take charge of the large quantity of goods that will be required for the treaty. Col. Meigs was selected to fulfill this duty, he accepted. Copy of his …
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An Act of Congress to Regulate the Pay of Non-Commissioned Officers of the Militia When Called into Actual Service
01/02/1795 Printed Document
Rules governing pay, clothing, and allowances of bounty with details.
Department of Defense, Military Records, Indian Correspondence 1791, Whiskey Insurrection 1794