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The French Minister & Indian Affairs, Etc.
Washington asks whether the heads of the departments recommend calling Congress into session earlier than what is required by law so as to address the recent decision respecting the French minister in …
Thomas Jefferson PapersThe Ensuing Treaty
O'Hara congratulates his country on the appointment of Commissioners of Indian Affairs for the ensuing treaty. Whatever can be done consistent with the honor and safety of the Union may be expected …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Tents for Pike's, Sedam's, & Kersey's Recruits
Hodgdon is directed to send to Trenton with all possible dispatch to the care of Abraham Hunt, contractor, ten common tents to accommodate the troops of Captain Zebulon Pike and Captain Sedam on their …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Tea & Coffee for Breakfast & Supper, Etc.
Holt acknowledges responsibility for boarding certain of the workmen who will come to New London and has made appropriate arrangements with some citizens of the town. He has learned that they will …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Tardy interpreters, arrival of Benjamin Lincoln, overdue wampum, and concern over potential troop movements of General Wayne
Commissioners report that General Lincoln arrived on 25 May with stores in the batteaux. No interpreters as of yet; nor is there any white wampum. Duplicate letter enclosed from Colonel McKee. The …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dTalks from Headmen of Chehaws and Telluina: Militea, Stinnpoe, Stophia Chopes, Chehaw Tustanmocca, Tustanochogn, and Cochorona Tustanmocca to James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent on their participation in the murder and robbery at Traders Hill St Marys
Undated document, probably generated during late spring 1793. The headmen explain that they thought there was a general war when they came upon the dead Captain Fleming at Robert Seagrove's store, …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dTalks from Bird King to James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent regarding perpetrators at robbery and murder Traders Hill St Marys
Talks from Bird King, also known as Bird Tail King. He sends the beloved white wing and asks that Seagrove see it as a symbol of friendship. Asks that Seagrove send the white wing and talks to great …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dTalk from Lieutenant Colonel William Melton to Headmen and Warriors of Donnally's Town, Flint River Georgia
Lieutenant Colonel Melton of Georgia Militia 1st Regiment Green County warns the Creeks about their continued depredations on property and persons of settlement he commands. Accuses Creeks of …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dTable of Contents: Report of the territory of the United States Southwest of the Ohio, and the Cherokees.]
Table of contents for subsequent reports and letters: Section A: Knox to President of United States General George Washington relative to southwestern frontiers. Sect. B: Knox to Governor of …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dTable of Contents Volume II, including instructions to commissioners appointed to treat with Indians north of Ohio, statement relative to Southwestern Frontier & the Creek and Cherokee Indians, letter accompanying return of ordnance and military stores of United States
Table of contents includes instructions for commissioners appointed to treat with Indians north of Ohio [Sandusky Conference], and a journal of the proceedings; a letter from Secretary of War Henry …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dSwords Requested
The Secretary of War requests Hodgdon to send one of the swords made the previous year and also one that Mr. Francis has just turned into the store.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Swedish Neutral Vessel
Knox argues that the Swedish neutral vessel brought into U.S. ports before August 5th is not included in the rule to restore vessels taken by privateers after that period. The appeal to the Circut …
Thomas Jefferson PapersSuspect Intelligence; Promotions & Court-Martials
Wayne wonders about the validity of the intelligence received from sources that he deems questionable but promises that his Army will be ready when needed. He forwards a list of officers due for …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Supplying the Army with Whiskey
Hamilton discusses the plan to supply the Army with whiskey. The places of deposit will be Forts Washington and Steuben and the mouth of Wheeling from which the spirits will be delivered to the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Supply Issues, Interfort Roads, Mischief of Indians, and Call for Volunteers from Kentucky
The Chickasaws will be given the arms and stores as ordered but that leaves the stores at Hobson's Choice depleted to an alarming extent. New roads are being built between various forts in order to …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Supplies, Stores, Clothing, Etc.
Craig discusses the status of a number of supplies, stores, and clothing.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Supplies
Request to examine enclosed request for supplies with stipulation to only provide items that are on hand.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [1A-F2] (RG46)
