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Indian Relations
08/29/1792 Printed Document
Updates on incursions from Creeks. Mentioned possible coalition with Bowles due to supply of ammunition from Spanish. Cherokees are frustrated with Creeks, but will not seek justice. Politics of …
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Indian Relations
08/16/1792 Autograph Letter Signed
Questions accuracy of intelligence on prisoners, will transmit all reports from Wilkinson and Putnam to Anthony Wayne. Hostile Indians to concede to peace treaty with United States. Affairs in …
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Indian Relations
08/15/1792 Printed Document
Councils with Choctaws and Chickasaws did not produce any results, parties of Indians from the lower towns to attack boats and party under command of Gov. Blount. Companies of infantry assembled to …
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Indian Provocations and Hostilities
05/16/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Despite hopes for peace, Governor William Blount of Southwest Territory sends Knox a letter describing the murder of two young boys by Indians and an extract from General Pickens referring to murders …
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Indian Land Rights;
10/09/1792 Printed Document
Deterred Seagrove from listening to Bowles. Discussed boundary line, and hostilities of Indians. Treaty of New York and Spanish interests veted with Governor of Louisiana. Land rights of several …
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Indian Hostilities
10/27/1792 Printed Document
Intelligence from Gov. Blount states that five hundred warriors from Chickamaga towns and some banditti Upper Creeks plan hostilities against the U.S. and will strike the Cumberland settlements. …
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Indian engagement, training, and Putnam's strategy
08/17/1792 Author's Letterbook Copy
Wayne discusses the loss of two officers in an engagement with the Indians as well as the probable failure of peace overtures. He talks of a mock-attack in which Americans pretended to be Indians and …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3
Indian Council Convened at Buffalo Creek
01/09/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox asks the Reverend Samuel Kirkland to see if he can find out what transpires at an Indian council soon to be convened at Buffalo Creek.
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Indian Attacks and Employment of Spies
02/10/1792 Autograph Letter Signed
Discussion over attacks from Allegheny Indians. Advised seeking help from Big Tree and other Indians that would defend the U.S. Promised support and supplies from U.S. for all involved. Advised …
James Robertson Papers
Indian Attacks
10/10/1792 Printed Document
Received news on attack upon Buchanan's station, relayed details of attack and Indian movement since that time. Settlers of Cumberland in good spirits while erecting block houses and stockades to …
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Indian Attack on My Camp
11/06/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Adair describes an Indian attack on his camp and the gallant response of his officers and men.
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Indian Attack on Fort Franklin, Etc.
02/29/1792 Autograph Letter Signed
Stewart has moved to Pittsburgh to establish a dry and wet goods business. He expects the fortifications to be finished by the end of March. He states that inhabitants of Pittsburgh would join with …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Indian Attack Against Mr. Byram
11/12/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Blount describes an Indian attack on the house of Mr. Byram in which one attacker was killed and another wounded.
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Indian Alliance Against the Americans
04/10/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
In his deposition to James Robertson, Daniel Thornbury describes, among other events, the attempt by the Creeks to form an alliance with the Chickasaws and Choctaws to fight the Americans.
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Indian Agressions
09/08/1792 Printed Document
Discussed Spanish presence in Florida and their influence over Indians. Indians have taken up the hatchet against U.S. and are committing unjust, villainous acts. Merchants are supplying Indians …
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Indian Affairs in the Southern Department
11/15/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox transmits to the Senate information from James Seagrove regarding Indian affairs in the southeast. .
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Indian Affairs in the Northwest & Prospects for Peace
07/17/1792 Printed transcription/modern copy of letter
Chapin discusses Indian affairs in the northwest and the prospects for peace with sundry tribes.
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Indian Affairs in Kentucky
07/12/1792 Letter Signed
Secretary Knox discusses the protection of Kentucky; Indian warfare; and peace with Indians. Also mentions the militia; directs halt on aggression towards Indians; and discusses pay and rations of …
James Wilkinson Papers
Increased Troops
11/24/1792 Copy of Signed Document
Notification of letter from counties received and taken under advisement by President. Troops to increase in number for protection of frontier. Scouts and rangers to provide intelligence on Indians.
Executive Communications
Incarceration of Bowles in New Orleans
04/08/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McGillivray [M'Gillivray] describes for James Seagrove the capture by the Spanish of William Bowles and Bowles' subsequent incarceration in New Orleans.
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Inadequate Sums, Treasury, Disabled Howitzer
10/1792 Autograph Letter Signed
Sum of $500 is inadequate and short of expectation. Will draw on Jeremiah Barker for same. Expresses mortification over issue with Treasury. Encloses Charles Anderson's receipt for disabled howitzer.
James Robertson Papers
Inadequate Rations for the Soldiery
12/12/1792 Author's Letterbook Copy
Wayne complains that the rations provided his troops are not adequate to their needs and are much less than the rations provided by the British to their soldiers.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3
In Support of Hodgdon
12/12/1792
Colesworthy regrets he cannot do more to help Hodgdon but hopes that Congress will decide in his favor.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Importance of Gathering Accurate Intelligence
09/28/1792 Recipient's Letterbook Copy
Along with a discussion of promotions and other personnel matters, Knox reminds Wayne of the crucial importance of acquiring accurate intelligence regarding the strength and movement of the Indian …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3
Immediate Settlement of the Balance Due Me
03/26/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
General Josiah Harmar requests that Knox arrange to send the money still owed Harmar by the United States.
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