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Council Fire for Peace
The Stockbridge Chief expresses his gratitude to Captain Aupaunot that they have been able to come together in friendship and peace.
Timothy Pickering PapersCotton sends vouchers to Knox
Letter, encloses vouchers for monies paid.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Cotesworthy's Needs
Cotsworthy notes that if he could have made a change he would have remitted it but his misfortune prevented him from doing so. He asks Knox to make a copy and he will pay him upon his return. He asks …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Cost of sundry supplies
Estimate of money due in the Quarter Master's Department.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Corrections to Deficiencies in Supplies
Bayonets returned. Deficiencies in provisions on the road to be corrected.
James Robertson PapersCOPY:Pickering Speech to the Six Nations
Speech regarding peaceful intentions of U.S. and Six Nations; dispelled rumors of bad whitemen and evil Indians.
Archive Reports 1891COPY: Troops to March for Fort Pitt, Enclosures for Gen. St. Clair
In absence of Secretary of War, Stagg transmitted info 2nd Regiment to march for Fort Pitt, shortly followed by recruits.
Archive Reports 1891COPY: Request to Five Nations for Assistance
Request to Five Nations to accompany De Bartzet and Governor St. Clair to deal with hostile western tribes.
Archive Reports 1891COPY: Proceedings of Council with Chiefs of the Six Nations
Formal speech by Butler given at the negotiations held at Buffalo Creek.
Archive Reports 1891COPY: Ordinances, Military Stores, and Medicines Forwarded to Pittsburg
List of military and hospital supplies for troops.
Archive Reports 1891Copy: Notification of Dissatisfaction with Murder
Copy of letter sent to Corn Planter for the Seneca Nation, sent to Lord Dorchester and Lord Grenville. Govt upset with murder of friendly indians at Beaver Creek, reward offered for apprehension of …
Archive Reports 1891COPY: Letter of Condolence Regarding Murder at Beaver Creek
Assurances of punishment for the murder of Indians by white people, reprimands other bad Indians for "mischief".
Archive Reports 1891COPY: Enclosed Letters and Extracts from Pickering
In Secretary of War's absence, Stagg transmitted letters from Pickering who was in the process of negotiating a peace with the hostile Indians.
Archive Reports 1891Copy of Colonel Doughtys letter to the Secretary of War
Report by John Doughty to the Secretary of War on British forces and influence in the vicinity of Lake Champlain. [largely illegible burned fragment].
Governor George Clinton Papers, Circular Letters and Letterbook of Official Correspondence and ProclamationsContract to make 2000 pairs of shoes
Contract to furnish 2000 pairs of shoes to War Department at seven shillings per pair to be delivered within 30 days.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Construction of frigate
The Secretary of War writes Senator Pierce Butler of South Carolina on the construction of a ship of forty guns
Wister Papers, Butler SectionConquest Ought to be Relinquished
Knox discusses the embassy to the Western Indians. He stresses that in the future the idea of conquest ought to be relinquished in favor of fair purchases.
Timothy Pickering PapersConfirmation of Major Judd as an Agent
Major Judd's inquires as to whether he is considered an agent according to the pertinent Act of Congress. Howell confirms that since this Act is not confined to regimental agents but extends to other …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Confidential Information on Act by Congress
Enclosed act to be passed by Congress in near future, requests confidentiality. Notified Randolf that the President authorized an expedition against the Wabash Indians to protect frontier.
Executive CommunicationsConcerning the settlement of claims
Writes the Commissioner of Army Accounts of the anxiety he feels in anticipation of his advice relative to the applications for a settlement of claims, which he says has been the subject of "perpetual …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Concerning the Pay of Pennsylvania Militia
Writes that he has presented Howell's report to the War Secretary on the pay of the militia of Alleghany County, who recommended that a certificate be produced from the State Comptroller of …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Concerning the claim of Doctor Elbert
Requests the opinion of the Auditor of the Federal Treasury respecting the claim of Doctor John Elbert
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
