Collection
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Progress of Civilization Efforts
Brant assesses the progress of the civilization efforts and describes white aggression and encroachment on Indian land. He alludes to his own Indian History and the Revolutionary War and mentions …
Timothy Pickering PapersProctor complaints to Knox about selections for appointment
Letter, discusses appointment of Superintendant General.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Proceedings of the Council with the Six Nations
These are the proceedings of the Council with the Six Nations. The following matters are discussed: the Revolutionary War; Indians and Indian warfare; white aggression; Indian aggression; war with …
Timothy Pickering PapersPresidential Assurances, Indian Affairs
President has faith in St. Clair's command of troops, urgency of moving to Fort Washington. Cherokees signed treaty negotiated with Governor Blount; some Creeks "committing some depredations" on …
Archive Reports 1891President's Speech Regarding Peace with Indian Nations
Discussed ongoing hostilities b/w "white men and red men". Assured Indians of U.S. government military superiority and the ability to obliterate the Native American Indians if the gov't was pushed to …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Preparations for the Expedition to the Westward
Knox reports on the preparations for the expedtion to the western frontiers. Levies from Jersey and regulars from Delaware are on the march and supplies of clothing and tents are at Winchester.
Archive Reports 1891Preparations for the Campaign
Hodgdon has not eaten or slept for the previous two days but feels his labors have been crowned with success for all went off well. He followed the boats downriver for five miles and then left them …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Preparations for the Campaign
The clothing has gone forward along with every other thing, the additional shoes and colors excepted, that will be in motion in a few days. [Caleb] Swan has not returned from Maryland but, if the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Preparations
Upon Mr. Swan's arrival, orders to prepare housing. Mentions no problems providing accommodations for troops to winter over at Fort Pitt.
James Robertson PapersPreparation of Fort
Request to forward enclosed letters to lieut. in Allegheny, Washington, and Westmoreland counties in Pennsylvania; and Ohio County in Virginia. Urged construction of block house and accommodations …
James Robertson PapersPower of Substitution
John Young appoints James Humphries his lawful substitute for the powers of attorney for soldiers who served in the Pennsylvania line.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Power of Attorney for Various Soldiers
Power of attorney for various soldiers and officers.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Power of Attorney for Elizabeth Robins
Elizabeth Robins appoints Peter Manifold of New Town, New York as her lawful attorney. She asks to receive from the Commissioner of Army Accounts whatever money may be due her deceased husband, late …
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)Power of Attorney
Power of Attorney of William McGill to Jacob Brashfield empowering Brashfield to receive all the monies due to McGill upon his discharge.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Power of Attorney
Power of attorney for William Wyman of Suffolk, Massachusetts
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Power of Attorney
Power of attorney by John Chipman appointing Samuel Brach to act for him in regards to a certificate for bounty money for recruiting
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Postage for Sundry Letters
Receipt of $5.49 for postage of sundry letters, signed by William Moore.
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)
