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Form a Company of Infantry to Attend Indian Treaties
07/15/1785 Typed Document
Congress directs that a company of Infantry be detached to Fort McIntosh to attend the Indian Commissions during the treaty being held at the falls of the Ohio and mouth of the Great Miami River. Fish …
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Purchased Lottery Tickets for Harmar and Captain Beatty; No News on Alexander MGillivray's Arrival
07/18/1790 Typed Document
Howell purchased ten lottery tickets for General Harmar and Captain Beatty, numbers 23882-23891. Drawing will be on the first Monday in August. A second lottery is proposed; the tickets to be $10 and …
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On the whereabouts of Secretary of War; tranmittal of packages and newspapers
10/13/1790 Typed Document
Acknowledges receipt of letters and monthly return for 1 September. Secretary of War has not yet returned from Boston. Expected on 20 September. Transmits packages and newspapers.
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On the forming of settlements by French
05/18/1790 Typed Document
Reports on the forming of settlements on the Ohio River, within lands contracted by Mr. Cutler and Mr. Sargent, Chevalier Bui de Boulogne, Monsieur de Parth, and Monsieur de Thiebaud. Mentioned how …
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Matters of pay; government removal to Philadelphia; pay reductions; the lottery
09/02/1790 Typed Document
From Headquarters Fort Washington, Harmar mentions that punctual payments always ensure discipline. Is happy that Congress had determined to remove to Philadelphia. Will discontinue forwarded …
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Location of capital; Alexander McGillivray and Creek Chiefs' visit to New York
07/17/1790 Typed Document
Mr. Finney begs Harmar to accept thanks. Is pleased that Captain Beatty has nearly accomplished his business. Was acquainted with Major Jackson as a clever fellow, but his recent conduct leaves his …
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Court of inquiry relative to Lacassagne's complaint; return of troops; Lieutenant Armstrong's mission
04/05/1790 Typed Document
Mentions court of inquiry relative to Lacassagne's complaint against Captain Ashton. Although Ashton's conduct not justified, the fellows in the vicinity of the garrison are such vagabonds as not to …
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Captain Burbeck, Captain Savage, and Captain Smith have all Recruited their Number
04/12/1790 Typed Document
From Lieutenant Frothingham, Harmar reports that Captain Burbeck, Captain Savage, and Captain Smith have all recruited their number and are bound to sail for Georgia to protect its frontiers.
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Bills to Endores, Duties as Paymaster, Lottery, and Treaty
08/16/1790 Typed Document
Howell received a bill from Knox but it was not endorsed or accompanied by a letter of advice, so it cannot be accepted. His position as Pay Master General may soon cease, due to an act passed by …
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Violations of the Treaty of New York;
06/01/1791 Typed Document
Creek Chief General McGillivray reports on the many serious violations by Georgians and other adventurers of the Treaty of New York. These transgressions may eventually result in considerable …
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Unsuccessful Expedition Against the Miami Village
01/31/1791 Typed Document
Knox warns General Harmar that his leadership of the unsuccessful expedition against the Miami village has been called into question and that a Court of Inquiry will be convened to investigate his …
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St. Clair is in Command of the Troops, Etc.
05/11/1791 Typed Document
Knox informs General Harmar that Major General St. Clair is now in command of the troops and provides information regarding the transportation of supplies and the availability of various units as they …
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Settling Accounts & Buying Lottery Tickets
03/09/1791 Typed Document
Howell issues his instructions for settling the accountsof the men and units under General Harmar's command. He adds that even though he is in poor health, he will buy five lottery tickets for the …
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Regarding memorial from officers relative to pay; Harmar's court of inquiry; confidential letters and preparations for campaign
06/16/1791 Typed Document
Knox will present memorial from officers regarding pay to Congress as soon as they are in session. President Washington has not yet arrived from his southern tour. Harmar's application for a court of …
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Mr. Kirkland's estimate for civilizing the Oneida and Onondaga Indians
12/06/1791 Typed Document
Fiscal, describes labor costs re Indian husbandry. Extracted from Kirkland's estimate to General Knox dated Philadelphia 6 Dec 1791. Costs outlined include schoolhouse with 2 schoolmasters; …
Samuel Kirkland Papers
Updates on Indian Relations in Southwest Territory
07/28/1792 Typed Document
Results of council between friendly Indians and U.S. included protection of U.S. boats and travelers from hostile tribes. Land disputes also addressed at council, hopes that Gov. Blount will devise a …
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Updates on East Florida, Georgia, Recommendation of Leonard
08/04/1792 Typed Document
News that reinforcements have arrived. Requests employment for Mr. James Leonard.
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Uncertainty Relative to Treaty
08/11/1792 Typed Document
Orders to consult with Seagrove on boundary line and then return to the city if Ellicot's services are no longer needed.
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Translation of the Passport of Baron De Carondelet.
07/28/1792 Typed Document
"I grant free and safe passport to the Cherokee Indian, called Richard, to go to his nation, with a person of the name of Deraque; from whence they may return by such ways as they may find most …
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Symbols on the American Medal
1792 Typed Document
The author explains to the Indians the symbols on the American medal.
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Speech to the Eel River and Weyes Indians
09/18/1792 Typed Document
Notification that friends and relations (possibly held prisoner) will be returned due to news that tribes signed agreement with Maj. Hamtramck. Chief that died while in U.S. care was buried with …
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Request to Publish in the "Maryland Journal & Baltimore Advertizer"
08/11/1792 Typed Document
Enclosed advertisement to contractors seeking to supply rations to U.S. army with specified amounts of rations, payment method, and prices.
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Request for Boat and Military Escorts for Judges
12/13/1792 Typed Document
Boat on loan now lost, request for new boat to be delivered to Cincinnati. Judicial circuits and discrepancy with Gen. Wilkinson discussed in detail.
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Recruiting Instructions for John Stake
03/29/1792 Typed Document
Recruiting instructions issued by the War Dept. and handwritten note regarding the pay of non-commissioned officers.
Cherry Hill Collection
Recruiting Instructions for Jedediah Rogers
05/07/1792 Typed Document
Form document with personal note by Knox on only placing men with good character into position of Lieut. due to amount of pay.
Cherry Hill Collection