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Howell includes a sample Bill of Exchange and says that at least twenty men can be included on one Bill.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)[Proclamation]
Peace treaty between United States and Creek Nation. Stipulated that the Creek Nation could not form any alliances with other nations, or pursue a treaty with an individual state. Prisoner exchange …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters[Mr. Gamelin's Journal: Memorandum of sundry speeches held by Anthony Gamelin to the chiefs of the Ouabache (Wabash) and Miami nations]
Recounts Gamelin's travels to various Indian villages with a speech offering peace to the Indian Nations. Promises of peace, no more stealing. Discussed contracting a peace between the Kickapoo and …
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}[Estimate of money requisite for the Department of War for the year 1791].
This document is a copy of Knox's December 4th document, which is an estimate of the money required for the War Department in 1791. Tallying both direct military expenditures as well as money that …
Second Congress: Transcribed Reports and Other Communications Transmitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of the Treasury, 1st Vol.[Deposition of Charles Johnson, taken before the Secretary of War]
Describes Indian attacks and murder of several people, including burning one man alive. Goods and property taken, quoted "several thousand pounds value." Believed that there were many Americans …
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}[COPY] Report on the Petition of Stephen Moore
Refers to a petition by congressman Stephen Moore of North Carolina referred to Secretary of Treasury regarding land at West Point New York, where Moore owns some property. Cites the strategic value …
Private Collection[COPY] Notification to British of Peaceful Intentions
St. Clair, having been commanded to do so by President Washington, notified Major Murray that the expedition west was to handle hostile Indians and the United States held only a peaceful disposition …
Arthur St. Clair LettersYou Must Work Double Tides!
General Knox is pressing for the articles to be sent forward to the frontiers. He requests that William Knox lose no time in completing this task and must work double tides to accomplish it.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)White Rope, Etc.
Hodgdon says that, if it can be had, he needs 150 weight of white rope, about half of it of a loose texture to fasten the packs, saddles, and their loads to the horses.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Weapons Order
Knox informs Joseph Cranch at West Point that he has ordered 2000 gun stocks and all of the spare steel ram rods, along with 1000 bayonets (assuming they are in store).
Henry Knox PapersWaters discusses appointment in the new militia with Knox
Letter, asks for militia appointment; mentions plan for establishing a militia.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Warning to the Chiefs and Warriors of the Wyandot Nation
General St. Clair, Governor of the Northwest Territory, warns the Wyandot against joining in mischief against the United States.
Archive Reports 1891
