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Instructions to Captain Henry Burbeck
As Burbeck has equipped a company according to previous orders, Knox now gives him further instructions. He is to proceed to Savannah, Georgia. If the Creek Indians are invading or about to invade, he …
Henry Burbeck Papers.Instructions Regarding Willet's Mission to the Creek Nation
Knox informs Colonel Marinus Willet of his instructions for meeting with the Creek Nation of Indians and their leader, Alexander McGillivray. His primary mission is to prevent a war and to encourage …
Henry Knox PapersInstructions on the Change From the Use of Scouts to a Battalion
Henry Knox, relates to the Governor Randolph, the government's change from using scouts to protect the frontiers against Indian hostilities to raising an additional battalion of troops. Authorizes …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Instructions for the Recruits at West Point
Knox issues his instructions for the organization and supply of the recruits at West Point, including care of the sick and discharge of those who are unfit for service.
Henry Knox PapersInstructions for Mounting Militia Against Wabash
Militia to be raised in defense of frontier from raids by Wabash Indians. Politics with Great Britain addressed, regarding suspicions of US intentions toward Canadian territory.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}Inquiry on the claims of James Derry
Henry Knox - the Secretary at War - asks Howell to investigate the claim of James Derry and report back the results. Howell was the Paymaster General and Commissioner of Army Accounts.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Inquiry on Arrarages
Request for information on the account of Robert Welsh, order to pay said Welsh if money is due him.
Carded Records (Compiled Military Service Records), Volunteer Organizations: Post-Revolutionary War Period, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M905)Information on William Mason
Informs the Secretary of War that he has examined the books as requested and found that William Mason - a soldier formerly belonging to the Virginia Line - was imprisoned at the surrender of Charles …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Information on Thomas Fall
A clerk in the War Office informs the Commissioner of Army Accounts that Secretary Knox desires information on Thomas Fall, who was wounded at Fort Washington in 1776, and whether or not he is on any …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Information on Lost Letters
Letter packet to William Blount miscarried, Knox requested route the letters traveled prior to their miscarriage. Lieutenant Governor Wood currently had the letters in his possession and would …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersInformation on Lieutenant Armstrong
Agreeable to Hamilton's request, Howell informs him that Lt. Samuel Armstrong, Paymaster to the 8th Massachusetts Regiment, received the monies for the four months pay of the Regiment in the month of …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Indians on Ohio River
Intelligence on the movement of Indians on the North Western frontier.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [1A-F2] (RG46)Indian Depredations
Orders received. Updates on supplies. Latest intelligence stated Indians came up Ohio river and took nine boats.
George R. Clark PapersIndian Attacks on Ohio River
Relates several stories of Indian attacks on travelers on Ohio River, states Indian party must be disbursed for safety and security of region.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}Indian Attacks on Ohio
Reaffirmed need to dislodge and disband Indians that have taken prisoners and captured property from boats on the Ohio River.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}Indian Attacks
Discussed types of depredations committed by the Shawnee and Cherokee banditti and notified Randolf of presidential authorization for the governor of the Western Territories to capture the offenders. …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersIndian Attacks
Synopsis of Indian attack at Ingle's Station.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}Indian Attacks
Murder of several whites and Negros in Jefferson County by Indians related; many instances in numerous accounts that have occurred on the frontier.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}Indian Attacks
St. Clair mentioned Miami Nation hostilities and alliance with British traders. Advised punishment of hostile Indians for their depredations on frontier settlers and the raids on the Ohio river.
Printed VersionsIndian Attacks
Details of Indian attacks and murders, fear of increase in hostilities the following spring.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [1A-F2] (RG46)Indian Attacks
By note received from Louisville, details of Indian attacks of settlements located on Russell Creek, and Danville.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [1A-F2] (RG46)Indian Attack
Man wounded near plantation, believed to be by Indians.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}Impending War Between Britain and France
Hamilton speculates on the evidence of impending war between Britain and France.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
