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Preparations for the Western Expedition
06/29/1792 Typed letter
Knox discusses the state of readiness and location of various units preparing for the expedition against the western Indians.
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Petition of Morris Clark, Cavalry Sergeant
08/13/1792 Typed letter
Clark petitions Knox to aid him in paying debts incured in his duties as sergeant of a troop of cavalry under the command of Lieutenant Davidson. Clark borrowed money from townsmen at Hagers Town who …
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Peace Treaty with Indians, Goods and Prisoner Exchange
08/16/1792 Typed letter
Prisoners and goods traveled down river this morning, supply to meet demands for 700 Indians to gather at Post Vincennes, hopes his choices of goods meet desires of War Department. Hopes exchange of …
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Orders to March to the Frontier
10/05/1792 Typed letter
Presence on frontier requested by Head Quarters, Winston to march with recruits to Winchester, proceeding to Pittsburgh.
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Muster Roll of six men employed as scouts, messengers and rangers
05/10/1792 Typed letter
Muster Roll of six men as scouts, messengers and rangers between Fort Washington and several parts on the communication to Fort Jefferson.
Muster Rolls of Volunteer Organizations: War With Northwest Indians, 1790-1795. (RG94)
List of Ensigns to Fill Vacancies
07/13/1792 Typed letter
A list of the Ensigns selected to fill vacancies in the First and Second Regiments of the Infantry of the United States Army.
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Innoculation, Deployment, and Provisioning of Sundry Units
07/13/1792 Typed letter
Knox discusses the innoculation, deployment, and provisioning of the sundry units involved in the expedition against the western Indians and the prospects for peace.
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If Pacific Overtures Should Fail
07/12/1792 Typed letter
Knox informs Shelby that the United States intends to negotiate with the Indians for a treaty of peace and requests that Shelby issue orders to prevent the Kentucky Militia from raiding the Indian …
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Hostile Disposition of the Savages Endangers the Hay
07/09/1792 Typed letter
Wilkinson reports on an Indian attack and his measures to protect his hay supplies
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Fixing a Post on the Muskingham River
07/09/1792 Typed letter
Proposal for the establishment of a fort at the Cayahoga garrisoned by one company of musket men and one company of riflemen for scouting and protection of settlers
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Every Exertion to Complete the Troop
09/19/1792 Typed letter
Winston writes from Richmond, where he hopes to be absent from his public duties only a short time. Moreover, he hopes to do some recruiting while in Richmond. Major Rudolph has only twenty men at the …
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Disposition of Clothing for the Army
08/23/1792 Typed letter
Hodgdon explains how the clothing for the 1st and 2nd Regiments is to be distributed. Resolving the surplus of shoes and deficiency of blankets is explained.
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Comments on Wayne's Plan for Carrying on the War
09/07/1792 Typed letter
President Washington provides Knox with his views on the progress and plans of General Anthony Wayne's campaign in the Ohio Territory
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Clothing & Blankets for the 1st Regiment
08/25/1792 Typed letter
Hodgdon sends an invoice of clothing sent to Pittsburgh to be forwarded to Fort Washington for the use of Hamtramck's 1st U.S. Regiment. Also forwards a supply of blankets "for the whole Army"
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Authorization to Call Up Militia
07/23/1792 Typed letter
In the absence of the governor, acting governor Sargent authorized to call up militia. Discussed pending nature of peaceful overtures of Indians. Offensive operations authorized.
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Arrangements for Paying the Army
09/11/1792 Typed letter
Knox discusses the arrangements for the pay of General Wayne's army
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Update on Shawanese and Request for Help
11/18/1793 Typed letter
Update on interactions with Shawaneses, request for help from Chickasaw Nation in the spring.
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Unauthorized Sale of Indian Land
02/13/1793 Typed letter
Putnam explains that the chiefs did not express themselves clearly at the council. The alleged sale of land to Louis Viviatte was not valid because it was made by those who had no authorty to sell.
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Resignation from the Army
02/14/1793 Typed letter
Due to age, fatigue, and ill health, General Putnam resigns from the army.
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Payment of Officers
12/04/1793 Typed letter
Improper method of payment discussed, request for money, locations and amounts of money required by several paymasters.
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Pay of Sedam's Recruits
05/31/1793 Typed letter
"Pay to Samuel Meredith, Esq., Treasurer of the United States, the sum of eleven dollars and seventy cents being the balance remaining in your hands for pay of your recruits from January 1 to 31 March …
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Orders to March to Frontier
07/26/1793 Typed letter
Reiterated orders to march to frontier post of Major General Anthony Wayne so as to accept the command of a cavalry squadron recently vacated by Major Rudolph.
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Meeting with Friendly Tribes at Vincennes
02/14/1793 Typed letter
Putnam descirbes his meeting with friendly tribes at Vincennes where the Indians were given clothing, blankets, and ornaments to confirm the friendship of the American government.
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Indian Land Only Available to the United States
02/11/1793 Typed letter
Putnam assures Knox that neither he nor the Indians at the council at Vincennes ever considered that they had a right to sell their lands to any other power than the United States.
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Good Warm Clothing for the Six Nations
12/24/1793 Typed letter
To demonstrate his gratitude and sincere friendship for the Six Nations, the President has ordered a supply of warm clothing to be sent to them.
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