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Speech to the Wabash and Illinois tribes
Speech to the Wabash and Illinois tribes, following a treaty, by General Rufus Putnam. Discusses opening communication with other tribes, including the Miami, Delaware, Shawnee and Wyandot. Also …
Misc MSSSpeech to the Indians on Peace
Additional attempt at peace after the failure of Colonel Proctors mission for peace last year. President requests presence of chiefs in Philadelphia to discuss peace.
Archive Reports 1891Speech to the Indians
Captain Alexander Trueman delivers this speech, written by the Secretary at War, to the Chiefs and Warriors of the Western Indians.
Manuscript Collection.Speech to the Five Nations of Indians at Philadelphia
Pickering reiterates the offers of peace and friendship with the Indians, and urges them to understand why the United States is warring with the Western Indians, who have killed upwards of 1500 …
MG23 HI1 John Graves Simcoe, PapersSpeech to Northwest Indians
Speech of Rufus Putnam, Agent to General Washington, for the purpose of treating with the Indians Northwest of the Ohio, and concluding a peace with the same. Indian tribes include the Delaware, …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Speech of the Delaware & Muhhuonnuk Indians
Speech of the Delaware and Muhhuonnuk chiefs. Discusses peace talks, murdered messengers, Indian politics, hostile Indians, land claims along the Wabash & Miami Rivers, and poisoned food & liquor.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSpeech of the Chiefs of the Six Nations
Speech of the Six Nations to General Chapin. Discuss Indian delegation to Philadelphia; hostile Western Indians; and notes that disturbance to the westward between Six Nations brethren and Americans …
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSpeech of Captain Jacob, Chief of the Supeonea Indians
Speech, discusses peace; thanks President Washington for paying attention and send a gift. Asks for inquiry regarding Pennsylvania land which the state is willing to pay for.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSpeech made to the Oneidas by Congress and the Board of War September 1781 and overdue claims for service during late Revolution made by Good Peter and Skenandoah
Pickering informs Knox that Good Peter handed him a speech made to the Oneidas by Congress or the Board of War in September 1781. According to the Reverend Samuel Kirkland, Good Peter and his friend …
Samuel Kirkland PapersSpecial Instructions to General Israel Chapin Esquire Deputy Temporary Agent on civilizing the Five Nations and Stockbridge Indians
Following the visit of the Five Nations delegation to Philadelphia, Knox provides detailed instructions to Chapin on the appropriation of $1500 per year annuity to the Five Nations and Stockbridge …
Samuel Kirkland PapersSolution for Small Pox in Recruiting Camp
Wayne sent some troops to Block house to protect borders of Washington and Ohio Counties. Wayne awaits orders from Knox regarding vaccination for small pox. Hostile Indians supported by British are …
Anthony Wayne PapersSmith asks Knox for a larger salary
Letter, asks for raise in pay because he has a large family. Asks to be placed on an equal scale of pay with the rest of the young gentlemen under Knox's direction.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Smallpox, Troop Movements, and Organization
Knox approves Wayne's plan to separate troops who have not had smallpox from those who have had it and to innoculate those who have not had the disorder during the coming winter. He discusses in …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Sketch of Block House
Enclosed sketch of newly completed block house and other buildings with full description of size, location, and plan for additional buildings.
James Robertson PapersSituation in Ohio Country: Indians Demand Withdrawal, Soldiers Need Pay, Shortage of Officers
The Indians continue to demand that the United States withdraw to the south of the Ohio River. There is a severe shortage of officers; non-commissioned officers are now in posts which should be held …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Shoes & Socks for Melcher
Melcher asks Knox to send by his sergeant the shoes and socks necessary to complete his recent order. Likewise the woolen overalls should be sent to complete the previous day's order.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shipment of uniform clothing, arms, knapsacks, canteens, camp kettles to Boston for Captain Jonathan Cass of Exeter, New Hampshire
Stagg writes that the Secretary of War requests that Hodgdon ship the following items to Boston, addressed to Stephen Bruce and marked for Captain Jonathan Cass of Exeter New Hampshire: 50 suits of …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Shipment of suits of clothing to be forwarded to Captain George Fleming at West Point
Stagg requests that Hodgdon have packed up for Captain George Fleming at West Point, and forwarded by water to New York: 20 suits of infantry clothing complete for 1 sergeant, 1 corporal, and 18 …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Shipment of Stores belonging to General Anthony Wayne
Letter, advises Issac Craig of a shipment of stores. Asks that Craig inform Wayne upon receipt.
William Knox MiscellaneousShipment Invoice
Invoice of shipment of light dragoon saddles and accoutrement to be shipped on the New York to Philadelphia Packet. Money paid upon delivery $85.50 to David Jackson.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
