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Uselessness and Deceit of Treaty Negotiations; Lament for Reduced Strength
Wayne argues that the treaty deliberations are just an effort on the part of the Indians to procrastinate until the conditions of warfare are in their favor. He laments that most of his companies are …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Use of Militia Against Privateers
Letter, describes measures to prevent foreign arms and aggression; discusses fitting and manning vessels as privateers; discusses neutrality of United States; mentions militia.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersUpdated Return of Ordnance
The last return of ordnance made to the President [Washington] was October 7th, 1789. Hodgdon is directed to make out a statement of all muskets, ordnance, and other capital articles which have been …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Update on Indian Treaty and Intelligence
Submitted instructions issued to the commissioners appointed to "treat" with the Indians North of the Ohio river. Their report of the proceedings, return of the troops, and intelligence gathered by …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dUnconfirmed reports of whites killed by Indians
Major Gaither informs Knox of possible hostilities by Indians against white families [30 dead] vicinity of upper part of Georgia, not far from Ft Matthews. Source of information militia General …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dUnbroken Crockery
Cass praises the bearer, Mr. Hamilton, for delivering his crockery with only one saucer and one plate broken. Based on this performance, he recommends Hamilton to Hodgdon for future employment.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)U.S. & Indian Differences Regarding Ohio River Boundary Irreconcilable; War Will Continue
The Indians have acknowledged the receipt of the recent treaty commissioners' speech, which declared that the U.S.-Indian Boundary could no longer be the Ohio; the Indians have stated that they will …
Jonathan Cass PapersTwo Months Pay of the Troops
Two months pay of the troops will be prepared in six to eight days. Howell wants to know the sum of money currently in Swan's hands in order to know how much should be remitted.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Twiggs Halted his Expedition
Governor Telfair informs Secretary Knox that due to a lack of provisions General Twiggs halted his expedition.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dTreaty Talks as Delaying Action; Desire for Offensive to Capture Supplies
Wayne continues to believe that the treaty talks are simply the means by which the Indians and British seek to procrastinate until the military situation is most favorable to their interests. He …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Treaty Negotiations; Hopes for Leniency Toward Deserter
Treaty negotiations will be held on the St. Dusky [Sandusky] River to determine once and for all whether or not there will be war with the Indians. A deserter named Richardson is the son of worthy …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Treaty between Spanish and Indians
Head of a treaty between the King of Spain and the Creek, Chickasaw, and Cherokee Indians.
Nathaniel Pendleton Family Papers, #392Travel Safety
Remarks on traveling by river or by road to Wheeling. Safety of each mode of transportation discussed.
James Robertson PapersTravel from Pittsburgh
Several officers leave for Head Quarters on Kentucky boat. The water is low which makes slows boat traffic. Cornplanter's nephew brought speech to Colonel O'Hara a copy of which is now enclosed.
James Robertson PapersTransporting the Wabash Indians
Hodgdon is directed to make all the necessary arrangements with respect to the pay and subsistence of the wagoners who are to transport the Wabash Indians and their baggage from hence to Pittsburgh.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transporting Stores and Forage
Since peace with the Indians is not likely, Wayne has decided that the best method of transporting stores and forage westward is by wagons pulled by teams of oxen and provides an accounting of the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Transporting Kersey's Recruits
Hodgdon is directed to furnish the means of transportation for the baggage of Capt. Kersey's 25 recruits who have been ordered to march from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transporting Arms
Enclosed are Aaron Jenkins' contract for fifty dollars for transporting arms to Capt. Preston at Montgomery Courthouse. The report to Hodgdon came late owing to Jenkins having entered with the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
