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Report on incident between whites and Cherokees at Mr. Whitney's store at Ward's Mill, killings near Ft Matthews, calling out the militia and letter from Creeks to President
From Augusta Georgia Major Henry Gaither reports on an incident between whites and Cherokees on 25 October 1792. Approximately 8 or 9 Cherokees with family came to Mr. Whitney's store at Wards Mill to …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dReport on Events in Aftermath of Robbery & Murder at Traders Hill St. Marys
From Flint River Georgia, Bernard report to Seagrove that he has been to Cussetah Towns with David Cornell, head warrior of Tuchabachees. Conclusion was to give satisfaction for robbery and murders at …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dReport on Creek Indian Affairs, hostility in south
Reports activity among forts in Georgia, Alabama, and Florida, between Mr. Seagrove and Major Habersham. Arrived from Fort Fidius and St. Mary's. Discusses paying the troops. Refers to James Seagrove, …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Report of the Commissioners instructed to treat with hostile Indians north of the Ohio
A preliminary report which highlights the details of the commissioner's travel and accommodations prior to movement to the treaty site at Sandusky. Accommodations are scant; commissioners are …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dReport of Indian tribe Land Deeds in New York and Pennsylvania
From the Governor of New York, report of Indian tribe Land Deeds, New York and Pennsylvania.
Thomas Jefferson PapersReport from the Territory of the South
The Secretary of State has received from the Secretary of the Territory of the South a report on the activities of the territorial government to be presented to the President. There does not appear to …
Thomas Jefferson PapersReport from Major Henry Gaither to Henry Knox Secretary of War on Georgia Militia efforts to intercept James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent
While riding with James Seagrove, received information of efforts to disrupt Seagrove's attempt to meet with Creek Nation. Reports that both Colonel Alexander with about 100 men, and Captain Charles …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dReport from Major General Anthony Wayne to Secretary of War Henry Knox from Camp Southwest Branch of Miami, six miles advanced of Fort Jefferson
Extract of letter from Major General Anthony Wayne to the Secretary of War Henry Knox from Camp S.W. Branch of Miami River six miles ahead of Fort Jefferson. Reports a successful march of his army; …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dReport from James Holmes to Creek Indian Agent James Seagrove on aftermath of robbery and murder at Trader Hill St Marys
Reports that the county is in as a convulsed a state as possible. Majority of Head Men want peace and are willing to satisfy James Seagrove's demands. Was advised not to proceed further than Cussetah …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dReport from Fort Washington near Cincinnati
Reports that Commander in Chief of Army has arrived, encamped below the town, waiting further orders. Very busy forwarding forage to the outposts. Makes mention of Doctor Brown in Kentucky. Asks for a …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Report from Fort Washington
Harris reports that Indians remain peaceable. Mentions Mr. Colesworthy. Harris says he is very busy and does not have time to write him. Letter from Mr Bissell to this family enclosed. Mentions …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Report from Captain Constant Freeman to Henry Knox on Georgia resistance to Seagrove's peace efforts and Seagrove's relationship with the people of Georgia
Freeman suggests that reports of Seagrove in personal danger are exaggerations. Georgia people mad at Seagrove, but would not openly oppose the government. Seagrove believes he is disliked because he …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dReport from Captain Constant Freeman to Henry Knox on Georgia militia; muster and pay, James Seagrove's visit with the Creeks and Indian mischief on the frontier
Writing from Augusta, Freeman has met with Georgia Governor Telfair; expects to see appointment of paymaster for militia, along with orders for mustering. Has not been able to obtain a listing of the …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dRepacking the clothing; progress of shipments
Repacking is a dreadful piece of business and based on what has already been opened, it is altogether unnecessary. Neither the China nor the sugar have come to hand but it appears that Carson, the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Rendering Assistance to Georgia with the South Carolina Militia
Knox conveys President of United States General George Washington guidance. If general Indian war erupts, Governor of South Carolina Moultrie should be prepared to render military assistance if …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dRemittances, Payments, Shipments of Goods
Reports on receipt of money and warrants. Makes mention of Captain Prior, Doctor Brown and Indian goods sent.
James Robertson PapersRemittances sent forward
Letter from the Commissary of Military Stores to the Quartermaster General describing remittances sent. Mentions specie sent by Brotherton; payment of cavalry implements.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Remittances and delivery of goods
Reports on various remittances and payments of drafts. Packages of Indian goods forwarded to Pittsburgh.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Remarks of Federal Commissioners and Indian Chiefs at Sandusky Conference
Council convened on 9 July 1793 at Navy Hall Niagara. Captain Brant, interpreter furnished opening remarks of good will and conducted ceremony with strings and belts. Chiefs state that the Western …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dRemarks from Captain Brant in the name of the Deputies, addressed to Governor Colonel Simcoe
N.B. at the Council held at Niagara, before the arrival of the Federal Commissioners, Captain Brant spoke with Upper Canada Governor Colonel Simcoe. Brant gives greetings and expresses peaceful …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dRelations with British in Canada
Secretary Knox discusses treaty proceedings and the error in designating the place of treaty, attributable to interpreter error. Mentions Canada Governor Simcoe and his passage of the United States …
Northwest Territory PapersRegulations for Preserving the Neutrality of U.S. Ports
More formal list of regulations for preserving U.S. neutrality, based on Knox's letter of May 24 and drawn from international law. These deal with the legality of ships at war being outfitted or …
Jonathan Trumbull Jr. Papers
