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Virginia: Cession of Western Land Claims.
03/01/1784 Printed transcription/modern copy of DocumentVirginia Cession of Western Land Claims in the Ohio Territory based on Act of Congress which recommended to the several states having claims to waste and unappropriated lands in the Western Country a …
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Regarding apportionment of quotas for military officers
08/23/1785 Printed transcription/modern copy of DocumentHenry Knox, Secretary at War, explains to John Dickinson, President of Pennsylvania, the federal justification behind the apportionment of quotas for military officers. Knox asks Dickinson to consider …
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Journal of the Treaty at Hopewell
01/15/1786 Printed transcription/modern copy of DocumentPRINT document. Journal of the Treaty at Hopewell 7-15 January 1786
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Response to the Commissioner's Proposals
09/25/1789 Printed transcription/modern copy of DocumentMcGillivray reports that the Chiefs are not entirely satisfied with the proposals put forth by the Commissioners. Their primary objection is to the proposed boundary. McGillivray decided to let the …
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Report on the Chickasaws and Choctaws
07/07/1789 Printed transcription/modern copy of DocumentKnox views the substantial distance of the Chickasaws and Choctaws from frontier settlements as the principle reason that few complaints regarding white encroachments have thus far been lodged. Knox …
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Report on Several Indian Tribes
06/15/1789 Printed transcription/modern copy of DocumentKnox informs the President that certain Indian Affairs require immediate attention. He also goes on to outline a proposed strategic policy with regard to Indian affairs. Indians are currently in state …
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Proceeding of the Executive Authority
09/18/1789 Printed transcription/modern copy of DocumentBrief note to the commissioners following the meeting with them. Walton encloses a proceeding of the Executive Authority, by express.
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New Commissioners to Negotiate Peace with the Southern Tribes
07/28/1789 Printed transcription/modern copy of DocumentKnox informs the President that the commissioners report that the Creeks are favorably inclined to enter into a peace treaty with the United States. These commissioners, however, were previously …
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Negotiation with the Indians at Fort Harmar
05/23/1789 Printed transcription/modern copy of DocumentKnox reports to Washington on the status of negotiations held at Fort Harmar on 9 January 1789. Knox enclosed various documents with this letter in order to establish the context of the current …
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Instructions to the Commissioners for Treating with the Souther Indians
08/29/1789 Printed transcription/modern copy of DocumentInstructions to Lincoln, Griffin, and Humphreys, Commissioners for negotiating treaties of peace with the Indian tribes and nations south of the Ohio River. The various objects of the mission are …
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Hostilities still rage between Georgia and the Creek Indians.
07/06/1789 Printed transcription/modern copy of DocumentKnox informs the President of the state of Georgia's war with the Creeks. He includes a biographical description of Creek chief Alexander McGillivray and why he believes McGillivray distrusts Georgia. …
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Deplorable Situation of the Cherokees
07/07/1789 Printed transcription/modern copy of DocumentKnox addresses the current situation pertaining to the Cherokee nation. He estimates the number of Cherokee warriors between 2,000 and 2,650. He observes that the Treaty of Hopewell "has been …
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Commercial Traffic on the Ohio River from 1786 to 1789
06/12/1789 Printed transcription/modern copy of DocumentKnox relays a report from Harmar that details the numbers of "boats, souls, horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, and wagons" that passed down the Ohio River from 10 October 1786 to 8 May 1789. Total number …
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Secretary of War to General Harmar
07/20/1790 Printed transcription/modern copy of DocumentThanks for "break[ing] up the next of vagabond Indians near Scioto" and encouraged Harmar to pursue them until they are eliminated. Discussed methods for transporting and obtaining provisions. Knox …
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Secretary of War reports to the President of the U.S. Senate on the Harmar Expedition
12/08/1790 Printed transcription/modern copy of DocumentKnox submits information pertaining to Harmar's expedition to the U.S. Senate. This is a cover letter to the report.
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Objections to Obtaining Land from the Wabash Indians
12/10/1790 Printed transcription/modern copy of DocumentKnox states his objections to St. Clair's proposal to obtain land from the Wabash Indians. He warns that, at this time, obtaining lands from the Wabash would give the people of Georgia, the Yazoo …
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Misgivings Regarding the Announcement of Troop Movements
11/04/1790 Printed transcription/modern copy of DocumentWashington expresses misgivings about Governor St. Clair announcing troop movements to the British garrison at Detroit prior to execution, "since the Indians through that channel might receive such …
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Letter Citation
11/10/1790 Printed transcription/modern copy of DocumentCited in Washington to Knox, 11/19/1790. Knox informs Washington that no news of any material interest regarding Harmar's expedition is yet received. He expresses his anxiety over the lack of …
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Letter Citation
03/03/1790 Printed transcription/modern copy of DocumentCited in Knox to Harmar, 06/07/1790.
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Knox submits revised militia plan to Washington
01/18/1790 Printed transcription/modern copy of DocumentSecretary of War Henry Knox submits to President Washington the revised militia plan. Knox hopes the plan will assist in erecting adequate defenses. Posed question regarding a military supported by …
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General Statement of Indian Policy
01/04/1790 Printed transcription/modern copy of DocumentIn a comprensive statement of Indian policies, Knox discusses the cost of war and peace with the Indian Nations along the Southwestern frontier. He speculates on the size of an army necessary to …
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Troops in the Service of the United States.
01/22/1791 Printed transcription/modern copy of DocumentStatement of the number of troops in the service of the United States in Georgia and on the Western Frontiers.
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Treaty with the New Emperor of Morocco
03/03/1791 Printed transcription/modern copy of DocumentIn response to the terms of a treaty with the new Emperor of Morocco, $20,000 is appopriated to be paid from the revenue earned by duties on domestic distilled spirits and on such spirits imported …
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