Typed Letter - Papers of the War Department

Regarding Commissioners negotiating treaty with Western Indians

07/09/1785 Typed letter

References commissioners for negotiating treaties with the Western Indians and a company of infantry, presumably for security.

Arthur Lee Papers

Charges against Captain Richard Waters

04/29/1785 Typed letter

White disagrees with Howell respecting the charges against Captain Richard Waters. Says there were two officers of that name. Encloses receipt for Dennis Carson's certificate.

Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)

Request for settlement of certificates

07/18/1788 Typed letter

Request for settlement of certificates for John Harry Martin and others whose certificates remain with the accountant.

Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)

[No. 100] Request to Devise Plan for Exploring Missouri River

12/20/1789 Typed letter

Knox asks that the subject be retained by Harmar as a profound secret. Asks that Harmar devise a plan for exploring the branch of the Mississippi called the Missouri River up to its source and all its …

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Expedition report from Major John Doughty

04/17/1790 Typed letter

Major Doughty reports on his expedition on Ohio, Mississippi and Tennessee Rivers. Lots of ice on Ohio river made it impossible for Doughty to proceed. He sent men forward on land. Details of rowing …

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Ten Lottery Tickets, Etc.

05/27/1791 Typed letter

General Harmar wants Howell to buy him ten New York Lottery tickets and send him the numbers thereof. Captains Asheton, Bradford, and Mc Curdy should send the returns of clothing of the men discharged …

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St. Clair to Command the Frontier Troops

03/18/1791 Typed letter

The President has appointed Major General St. Clair to command the troops on the frontiers so General Harmar is directed to send returns to St. Clair on the state of the troops, stores, and posts …

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Indians Continually Harassing Us. Etc.

08/22/1791 Typed letter

Putnam report on the situation at Marietta which, despite harassment by Indians and the loss of horses and cattle, is tolerable due to sufficient corn and grain to support the inhabitants.

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Hostile Intentions of the Western Indians, Etc.

03/24/1791 Typed letter

The hostile intentions of the western Indians seem clear. The recent murder at Beaver Creek of some friendly Indians should be investigated so as to avoid a general Indian war. It is hoped that the …

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Danger to the Settlements Near Marietta

04/07/1791 Typed letter

The levies and regular troops being raised will not be available for a month so the protection of the settlements near Marietta must be effected by the militia.

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Certain Destruction

03/14/1791 Typed letter

Putnam describes the perilous conditions he is facing because of the actions of hostile Indians who are killing settlers and cattle.

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Assembling a Court of Inquiry, Etc.

06/23/1791 Typed letter

General St. Clair has been ordered to assemble a Court of Inquiry, as requested by General Harmar, to assess Harmar's conduct during the late expedition against the Miami Indians.

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A Real Loss to the Public

07/07/1791 Typed letter

Knox assures General Harmar that the Court of Inquiry will be assembled as he requested and hopes that Harmar will reconsider his intention to resign from public service, at least for the present …

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A Plan to Civilize the Indians

12/06/1791 Typed letter

Kirkland described the plan to civilize the Indians. Details of the duties of the Indian Superintendent and school masters, and discussed the means to support the school house. He also mentioned the …

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Treaty Signed at Post Vincennes, Etc.

12/20/1792 Typed letter

Despite poor health, General Putnam has been successful in negotiating a treaty at post Vincennes and encloses a journal of the proceedings during the negotiations and his speech to the Indians. He is …

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State of the Tribes in the Northwest

07/11/1792 Typed letter

Putnam explains the situation with the sundry western tribes, the necessity of protecting frontier inhabitants, and the possible intervention of the British in support of the Indians. If the British …

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Shoes for the 2nd Regiment

08/25/1792 Typed letter

Hodgdon sends invoices of clothing forwarded to Pittsburgh for the 2nd U.S. Regiment. Also sends a case of shoes "containing a number equal to all deficiencies."

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Request to Remain in Richmond

08/03/1792 Typed letter

Orders to march for Pittsburgh immediately, however Winston requests leave to remain in Richmond with his troops until affairs are concluded.

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Report of the Quartermaster General

08/10/1792 Typed letter

Quartermaster General Belli reports on the status of supplies, horses, equipage, and forage in the northwest.

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Report from Fort Washington

09/17/1792 Typed letter

Wilkinson reports on the state of his troops, his opinion of the intentions of the Indians and the possibilities for negotiations, the disposition and state of his troops, and his recommendations as …

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Report from Fort Washington

08/05/1792 Typed letter

Wilkinson reports on the operations of the Kentucky Rifle Corps and Cavalry, his plans for establishing supply magazines, letters sent to General Wayne, and plans for his future movements.

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Report from Fort Washington

07/05/1792 Typed letter

Report on Army affairs on the Ohio frontier, report of an Indian attack on an Army detachment near Fort Jefferson, estimated Indian intentions, and recommendations on negotiations with the Indians

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Public Service Primary Concern

09/06/1792 Typed letter

Permission granted to attend to private matters only if recruiting efforts are maintained.

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Provisions, Plans, Powder, and Pay

09/01/1792 Typed letter

It is assuredly most wise to begin laying up forage and provisions and salting meat in preparation for the coming winter. Without further intelligence, it does not seem prudent to begin an expedition …

Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3

Protection of Peace with Indians

08/21/1792 Typed letter

Due to the low state of river, all goods hauled by wagon which will increase cost and time of transportation. Man named Harden advertising for volunteers to help him strike against the Indians, …

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