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Putnam's Report on the Western Indians
07/08/1792 Typed Document
In a detailed report, General Putnam recommends that many of the western tribes can be rendered neutral by careful negotiation and presents and the hostile tribes can be intimidated by a large show of …
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Protection to George Clymer, supervisor revenue Pennsylvania
09/11/1792 Typed Document
Knox asks that Wayne provide protection to George Clymer esquire, supervisor of revenue Pennsylvania, from all lawless violence upon his return to Philadelphia. Keep self within limits of law.
Protection of Frontiers
04/10/1792 Typed Document
Request for money to pay militia and spies employed to protect settlements from Indians. Enclosed copy of letter from Sargent to Wilkinson.
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Proceedings of Governor Blount and the Chickasaws & Choctaws
08/11/1792 Typed Document
A copy of speeches given by the headmen and warriors of the Chickasaw and Choctaw nations and Governor Blount regarding land disputes, boundary lines, and peace. Many maps and boundaries are …
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Letter to the Wyachtenos and other tribes living on the Wabash River
07/24/1792 Typed Document
"Brothers: I am on my way to you from the great council fire of the United States, where the great and good chief, General Washington, resides. I am coming with the wishes of his heart to you which …
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Inquiry into Claims
08/02/1792 Typed Document
Details on filing claims and approval process. Requests the Attorney General's opinion on Secretary of War's claims to reimbursement.
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Horse Stealing by Indians of Lower Towns
08/13/1792 Typed Document
Describes horse stealing by Indians near Estanaula and the talks surrounding stopping the acts. Believed it too dangerous for a white man to travel between towns for fear of being hijacked. …
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Hopes of Peace Vested in Indian Chief
07/26/1792 Typed Document
Notification that copies of speech sent to various tribes via Maj. Hamtramck. Discussed influence of Kaweahatta, great Indian chief, over Wabash tribal politics and possibility of his influence in …
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Discussions of Peace and Land Rights
07/26/1792 Typed Document
Intelligence on the murder of Maj. Trueman by an Indian boy arrived. Discussed possible routes attributes and drawbacks to transmit information. Land rights of United States and Indians discussed as …
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Desire for Peace
08/01/1792 Typed Document
Assurances that the council talks are being debated and that Indians desire peace with U.S. Lack of head man, confusion, and need for a commissary to advise Indians has delayed formal response.
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Creek Relations
08/11/1792 Typed Document
Suspicions of McGillivray's integrity confirmed. Noted his role in influencing Creek sentiments toward U.S. government. Approaches on how to cajole him to satisfy U.S. governments needs relative to …
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Cost of War and Peace with Creeks
07/27/1792 Typed Document
Supply of rations for Indians insufficient to meet needs, Seagrove placated Creeks desire for more food. Mentioned the cost of war with the Creeks to the state of Georgia, and that conceding to the …
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Contractor Offer
08/10/1792 Typed Document
Official offer to be contractor for rations of U.S. military. Compensation of $800.00 per annum.
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Charges to Accounts
08/07/1792 Typed Document
Notification that an adjustment was made to contractors accounts for charges relative to boxes shoes were shipped in.
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Boundary Disputes
08/11/1792 Typed Document
Mention of imposter Bowles and his "pernicious influence" on the boundary line between Creek and U.S. lands. Knox advised McGillivray to use his influence to run boundary according to treaty. Land …
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Application for Patent of a Steam Engine
12/01/1792 Typed Document
Evans applies for a patent for an engine powered by steam which he claims can propel heavy land carriages.
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Advances on Supplies
08/06/1792 Typed Document
Protocol on advances given by the Quartermaster's Department. Treasury must be notified of all transactions. Orders to employ a deputy who is already a government employee.
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Act of Session Regarding Supply of Provisions
08/10/1792 Typed Document
Assurances that Treasury will supply all necessary items for the army. Details on new system of dispersal, documentation, payment; and reimbursement.
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[Extract] Travel of Doctors
08/14/1792 Typed Document
Related Doctor Allen's stay in Philadelphia as most pleasurable. He took a fever at Fort Erie and is currently laid up with illness. Noted arrival of Canadian Indians at Fort Erie for meeting of Six …
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[Extract] Speech Regarding Peace
08/09/1792 Typed Document
Speech to Wabash Indians was delivered to Wabash and Pottawatomie nations. Indians appear to be pleased with message, peace council could draw many nations. Rations to be provided by U.S.
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[Enclosure] Observations from Travels to Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations
07/29/1792 Typed Document
Related sentiments of councils held at both Chickasaw and Chocktaw villages in relation to politics, peace, and war between the whites people (U.S) and the Indians. Discussed names, points of view, …
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Orders to Perish with his Whole Detachment
08/16/1793 Typed Document
"To Captain (Howell or Thomas) Lewis (3rd Rifle Battalion, 3rd Sub Legion) I have committed the standards of the late 1st and 2nd Regiments with orders to perish with his whole detachment or deliver …
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No Further Claims are to be Admitted
10/10/1793 Typed Document
Mohawk leader Joseph Brandt addresses the Council at Buffalo Creek and observes that the council at Niagara seemed to be headed toward peace until messengers from the Creek Nation arrived with charges …
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Report on the Building of Frigates
12/20/1794 Typed Document
Report on the construction of the first frigates of the U.S. Navy. Live oak and red cedar will be the materials of choice, though white oak was used for the floor timbers. Captain Barry is certain …
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Proceedings of a Council Held at Buffalo Creek
07/09/1794 Typed Document
Proceedings of a council held at Buffalo Creek on February 7th 1794.
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