Documents - Papers of the War Department

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Accounts of money paid Commissioners for holding treaties.
1789 Document
List of expenses accrued during negotiations with Indians south of the Ohio River.
Commissioners, 1788-1789.
Accounts of Major Carlisle and Captain Gilbert
01/02/1789 Letterbook Copy
Discusses orders of Major Carlisle and Captain Gilbert.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Accounts of General Hazen
12/29/1789 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Notes that the accounts of General Moses Hazen are lodged in the office for the purpose of placing them in the proper channel for a final settlement of them. Howell is writing Eveleigh of the …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Accounts of Captain Abraham deHuff
01/13/1789 Letterbook Copy
Regarding accounts of Captain Abraham deHuff, Howell conceives that he is entitled to the year's pay allowed in consequence of being a prisoner. In consequence of being a suprenumerary, deHuff is …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Account of Goods for treating with the Southern Indians.
10/06/1789 Document Signed
Account of goods for treating with the Indians.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Account of Francis Vigo against United States
01/31/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Upon examining accounts of Francis Vigo, Woodside finds that the time for which rent is charged is not expressed. Asks for details in the type of provisions provided. His opinion is that the account …
Printed Versions
Aaron Swetland Receipt
01/06/1789 Letterbook Copy
Encloses Aaron Swetland's receipt, agreeably to request.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
A Talk from the Head-men and Chiefs of the Lower Creek Nation to the Commissioners of the United States, of Indian Affairs in the Southern Department.
05/23/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Received talk from Mr. George Galphin. Cannot provide answer because of separate talks with Alexander McGillivray. Lament that some have "gone out" [to commit violence] and say they cannot be …
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A Talk from the Chiefs, Head-men, and Warriors of the Lower Creek Nation.
06/01/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Begins with expressions of friendship; and it was never intended to hurt white people. Note that "at our first meeting at the sea side, for the benefit of trade, we gave our land as far as the water …
Printed Versions
A statement of the Troops in the service of the United States.
08/08/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
A statement of the Troops in the service of the United States. The establishment, as directed to be raised and organized by the acts of Congress, 3 October 1787. Includes a Regiment of Infantry, …
Printed Versions
A report on the Treaty of Fort Harmar, concluded with several of the Indian Nations
05/02/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
St. Clair presents the treaties concluded with several of the Indian Nations in January 1789. Discusses extension of northern boundary to the 41st degree of north latitude, which was not accomplished …
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A quit claim from the Four Nations of Indians acknowledging payment and cession of claims
08/04/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Sachems, chiefs, and Warriors of the Mohawk, Onondago, Cuyahuga, and Tuscarora nations, have read papers passed in council at Buffalo Creek between Five Nations and Oliver Phelps; having given up to …
Printed Versions
A Post in the Administration of the General Government
04/15/1789 Draft Fragment
Lincoln expresses interest in a position in the general government and also comments on the tension between the states and the central government within the federal system.
Robert Goodloe Harper
A Message to the Chickasaw Nation of Indians
09/13/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
A message to the Chickasaw nation of Indians, from the commissioners plenipotentiary for restoring and establishing peace and amity between the United States of America and all the Indian nations …
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A great talk by Warriors and Chiefs of Cherokee nation assembled at Chota
05/19/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Begins with an apology for misunderstandings and for the actions of their rash inconsiderate young men. Wish to live in peace with neighbors. Mentions Tennessee, Highwassee, Telliquo, and Ammoah. …
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A gentlemen insists on a reply from Knox
06/29/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, Sayre has solicited a federal appointment from Knox. Sayre's solicitation has gone unanswered. Sayre takes umbrage at the lack of a reply from Knox.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
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08/28/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, recommends bearer for appointment.
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07/07/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, advises unable to provide passport.
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05/11/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, discusses apointees re Federal Government; discusses personal misfortunes.
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12/31/1789 Cited letter or document
Letter, Citation only Cited in Knox to Hodgdon, 01/05/1790.
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12/31/1789 Cited letter or document
Letter, Citation only Cited in Price to Knox, 01/04/1790.
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12/28/1789 Cited letter or document
Letter, Citation only Cited in Knox to Randolph, 02/08/1792.
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12/17/1789 Cited letter or document
Cited in Nicholson to Howell 02/03/1790
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12/15/1789 Contemporary Printed Copy of Letter/Document (other than PL/PD)
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12/14/1789 Cited letter or document
Letter, Citation only Cited in Knox to Vose, 04/18/1790.
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