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Regarding Constant Hostilities Between Indians who Live on Wabash River and People of Kentucky
09/14/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Regarding constant hostilities between Indians who live on Wabash River and people of Kentucky: it must be considered by the government of Western Territory. Requests that Washington take matter into …
Printed Versions
Regarding Burglary at Public Magazine
10/20/1789 Letter Signed
Letter, discusses burglary at public magazine.
Jeremiah Olney Papers
Regarding appropriations for services performed in Northern Indian Department
05/16/1789 Letter
St. Clair, presumably addressing Congress, details costs and required appropriations for services performed in Northern Indian Department to include; Treaty with Six Nations and Western Indians, costs …
Printed Versions
Refund of the Deduction from My Pay
12/03/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Mercer finds that $38 has been deducted from his pay which ought to be refunded because he drew that money for Ensign Luce and paid it to him and took his receipt. Both Capt. Beatty and Mr. Luce have …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Recommends Extension of Contract for Samuel Caldwell
04/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Requests extension of contract for tonnage duties with Samuel Caldwell for the state of Pennsylvania. Recommended as patriotic, distinguished, and responsible.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Recommendation for Colonel John Parker
08/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Rodney recommends Colonel John Parker for a post in the War Department.
Photostat File, Thomas Rodney
Readiness to make further communications
09/21/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
So that there will be no complaints of partial or defective representation, commissioners will be ready to make further communications as soon as the third member of the commission, the honorable Mr. …
Printed Versions
Questions regarding legitimacy of previous treaties between Creeks and Georgia
10/03/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Request for information regarding treaties at Augusta, 1783, Galphinton, 1785, and Shoulderbone, 1786. Principal points are whether all lands belonging to the upper and lower Creeks are common …
Printed Versions
Questions on Calculations
01/06/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Wolcott requested clarification on calculations included in previous correspondence.
Bill Warren Collection
Protection of the Frontier Inhabitants
10/06/1789 Letter Signed
Knox discusses the measures be taken to protect the inhabitants of the western territory from the depredations of Indians.
Wellford Family Papers
Protection of Frontiers
12/24/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Protection of Virginia frontier to be addressed at next session of Congress. U.S. indebted to state for their supply of ammunition and will be reimbursed.
Executive Communications
Protection of Frontier
07/26/1789 Document
Kentucky militia capable of offering assistance to frontier settlements from Indian attacks, federal troops not sufficient to offer help.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [1A-F2] (RG46)
Proclamation of the Treaty of Fort Harmar
09/29/1789 Copy of document
Washington's offcial proclamation of the Treay of Fort Harmar with the Chiefs and Warriors of the Wyandot, Delaware, Ottawa, Chippawa, Pattiwatima, and Sac Nations.
Peter Force, Series 9. William A. Atlee, Mm 78011312.
Proclamation by President: Treaty of Fort Harmar
09/29/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
By virtue of powers given by United States Congress assembled to Arthur St. Clair, Governor of territory north west of Ohio River, and commissioner plenipotentiary for treating with Indian nations in …
Printed Versions
Proceedings before treaty with Creeks
1789 Document, type undetermined
Document, proceedings before treaty with Creeks.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Proceeding of the Executive Authority
09/18/1789 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
Brief note to the commissioners following the meeting with them. Walton encloses a proceeding of the Executive Authority, by express.
Printed Versions
Priorities of the President to Avoid War and to Protect Citizens
11/24/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Knox conveys the intentions of President Washington relative to war with the Creek nation. Washington hopes to avoid war yet seeks to protect U.S. citizens and has issued a proclamation prohibiting …
Miscellaneous MSS Collection, #352.
Presented before Congress, the Treaty of Fort Harmar
05/25/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Treaties between United States and several nations [Six Nations, Wyandots, and others] of Indians have been negotiated and signed. Washington lays these treaties before congress for consideration and …
Printed Versions
Preparations for Treaty and Intent of Indians Not to Remain Much Longer
09/16/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Every arrangement has been made and Indians are encamped at the distance directed by Secretary of War. Great exertions have been made to keep Indians together, and in good humor. They will not remain …
Printed Versions
Powder in Casks, Cords of Wood, Raising Iron and Cannon from the River
09/30/1789 Letterbook
Following Knox's orders from May, Price has aired and sifted all the powder. There were a number of bad casks: twenty six double and fifty half barrels. The powder has been put into seventy seven …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Pike request appointment from Knox
08/24/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, asks for appointment in War Office.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Permission to Travel to New York
11/01/1789 Letterbook
Requests permission from the Secretary at War to go down to New York for a few days in the middle of the month. Also forwards the Returns of Ordnance and Quartermaster Stores for the month of …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Payment to Samuel Meredith for Loan to Secretary of War
09/13/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Pay to Samuel Meredith, Treasurer of United States, $20,000, a loan to Secretary of War in pursuance of appropriation made by Act of Congress 20 August 1789.
Printed Versions
Payment of Pensions
11/20/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Pensions cannot be paid without submission of returns.
Etting Collection
Payment for Arms Cleaned and Repaired
03/26/1789 Letterbook
Following instructions from Knox from June 1788, Price delivered 500 stands of Hessian arms to James Morrow for repair. Morrow has completed the work and is owed 93 pounds 15 shillings. Per that same …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.