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Regarding Commissioners negotiating treaty with Western Indians
07/09/1785 Typed letterReferences commissioners for negotiating treaties with the Western Indians and a company of infantry, presumably for security.
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Charges against Captain Richard Waters
04/29/1785 Typed letterWhite 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.
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Request for settlement of certificates
07/18/1788 Typed letterRequest for settlement of certificates for John Harry Martin and others whose certificates remain with the accountant.
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[No. 100] Request to Devise Plan for Exploring Missouri River
12/20/1789 Typed letterKnox 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 letterMajor 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 letterGeneral 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 letterThe 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 letterPutnam 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 letterThe 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 letterThe 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 letterPutnam 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 letterGeneral 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 letterKnox 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 letterKirkland 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 letterDespite 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 letterPutnam 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 letterHodgdon 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 letterOrders 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 letterQuartermaster 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 letterWilkinson 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 letterWilkinson 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 letterReport 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 letterPermission 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 letterIt 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 …
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Protection of Peace with Indians
08/21/1792 Typed letterDue 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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