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Report on attempts to break up of a nest of vagabond Indians
06/09/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentAt the solicitation of Kentucky inhabitants, Harmar reports that he broke up a nest of vagabond Indians, who had infested the river, trying to establish themselves on the Scioto River in order to …
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Report on Army Accounts Memorialist by Commissioner
03/16/1790 Document SignedHowell reported on payments made and questions appropriations made.
Anthony Walton White Papers [Box].- No image
Report on Additional Sums Necessary for the Support of the Government, presented to the House of Representatives.
08/05/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentDiscussed claims for money and accounts from the Quartermaster's Department on the method of payment. Requested sums include payment of civil and military establishment; judicial department; …
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Report of the Secretary of War, 24 May 1790: Petitions of Barent Martlings and Joseph Henderson
05/24/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentKnox addresses the petition of Barent Martlings, who was employed at the Quarter Master's Department in 1778, where he dislocated his hip. He is incapacitated and seeks relief from Congress. States …
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Report of the Secretary of War Regarding the Petition of Samuel Buffington
02/14/1790 Document SignedPage 4 of doc 16. Report authorizing the adjustment of Debevere accounts. Debevere was a surgeon's mate who was taken prisoner by the British during the Revolutionary War.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}
Report of the Secretary of War Regarding Petition
06/24/1790 Document SignedReport - Virginia denied aforementioned officers half pay for life, Secretary of War concurs.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}
Report of the Petition of Henry Emanuel Lutterloh
05/20/1790 Document SignedReasons for receiving allowances listed in great detail. Lutterloh petitions for a pension and reimbursement of his passage to America. He left the Duke of Brunswick's guards to join in the …
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}- No image
Report of John Nicholson, Esq., on Letter from Secretary of War-Pensioners, 1790.
09/22/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentReports payment of sundry pensions. Discusses certain provisions not made in cases where commissioned officers who died were not in actual service or captivity at the time. Mentions the case of Mrs. …
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Report of Indian Attack
05/12/1790 Document SignedMiles Hart's house was attacked, several members of the family were killed or taken prisoner.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}
Report of Expedition against Little Turtle and Miamis
11/23/1790 Autograph Letter SignedJosiah Harmar provides a detailed account to the Secretary at War of the failed military expedition against Little Turtle and the Miamis. This account includes such details as the order of march, the …
MG23 HI1 John Graves Simcoe, Papers- No image
Report of engagement with Indians vicinity Miami village
11/04/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentHarmar reports that he marched 320 Federal troops and 1453 militia. His forces made it to the Miami village. He found it abandoned. Upon engagement, his forces suffered heavy losses, about 180. But …
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Report of Certificates for Capt. Stevens
02/10/1790Report of certificates for Captain John Stevens and his attorney Samuel Beach.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Report from St. Clair about Failure to Achieve Peace with the Wabash; Seeks Militia
07/08/1790 Autograph Letter SignedReport from Governor St. Clair of failure to produce peace with the Wabash. Requests permission for authority to raise militias for protection based on orders from the President.
Alfred T. Goodman Papers- No image
Reply to Speech of Congress
01/14/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentExpression of thanks for address from Congress. Relying on the continuance of Congress' exertions for the public good, anticipates salutary effects of prudent and upright counsels.
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Reply of President Washington to Congress
12/13/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentWashington acknowledges the sentiments of Congress in their address. Looks forward to happiest consequences from deliberations during present session.
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Reply of President Washington to Congress
12/13/1790 Printed DocumentExpresses thanks for the assurances of favorable attention to the subjects he has recommended.
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Reply of President Washington to Congress
01/14/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentReceives with pleasure, the assurances of Congress. Expresses confidence that Congressional deliberations will be directed by enlightened and virtuous zeal for the happiness of our country.
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Reply by Congress to President Washington
01/14/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentCongress refers to accession of North Carolina to the constitution, agrees that one of most effectual means of preserving peace is to prepare for war, and because of this support Washington's …
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Replacement of Invalids to Pension List
03/17/1790 Autograph Letter SignedPresident authorized the return of invalids to pension list after being struck due to refusal of service at Castle or through the governor's proceedings at council.
Benjamin Lincoln Papers
Rejection of appointment for Jacob Slough
06/02/1790 Recipient's Letterbook CopyKnox rejects Hand's recommendation of Jacob Slough for appointment as an officer in the army.
Papers of Major General Edward Hand
Reiteration of a Call for the Militia to the Northwest Territory
04/13/1790 Contemporary Copy of LetterThe Secretary of War, Henry Knox, reiterates to Brigadier General Josiah Harmar previously sent instructions for calling up the militia to defend the frontier against Indian hostilities and states …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367- No image
Regarding Von Steuben's service in the Army of United States
01/27/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentVon Steuben recounts his service as a foreigner in the United States Army. Makes reference to his memorial to Congress and notes that the truth of its facts cannot be disputed without raising a doubt …
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Regarding use of force in response to depredations of Indians
06/07/1790 Copy of documentDetailed account of Indian attacks and continental troops defense against raiding and murdering parties of banditti on the frontier along Ohio River. No other solution but to "extirpate those …
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}- No image
Regarding Treaty of New York between Creeks and United States
08/20/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentPresident Washington transmits copy of Treaty of New York to Georgia Governor. Asks for faithful execution of the Treaty by both parties. Discusses that land claimed by Georgia was never clearly …
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Regarding the Society of the Cincinnati, Invalid Pensions, & Rhode Island Politics
04/25/1790 Autograph Letter SignedHopes to attend meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati in Philadelphia. Crossed-out portion of letter mentions business of Rhode Island invalid pensioners. Mentions Rhode Island's choice of …
Society of the Cincinnati Archives
