Collection
42,880 items

Paid Twelve Dollars
03/28/1793 Autograph Letter SignedWebb paid twelve dollars by check on the bank on the 20th of March 1792.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Paid Bill of Expenses
03/05/1793 Autograph Letter SignedConrad's cash running low, paid his bill of expenses of $12 and advanced him.
James Robertson Papers
Packet of Notes to be Delivered by Brigadier General Posey for Pay of Garrison at Fort Franklin
05/13/1793 Autograph Letter SignedBrigadier General Posey is to deliver packet to Craig containing notes intended for pay of garrison at Fort Franklin. Asks that Craig give Posey duplicate receipts.
James Robertson Papers
Ownership of Land West of the Ohio River
08/13/1793 Document SignedOfficial document from Confederacy of Indian Nations. Land ceded by a few chiefs of the Confederacy did not validate the U.S. claims to the land west of the Ohio River. Indians will not sell their …
Superintendent General's Office, 1791-1828
Outlines Relations with Indians about Truce, Treaty of Fort Harmar, and Borders
02/16/1793 Autograph Draft DocumentRequests that commissioners be informed of all treaties & boundaries with northern and western Indians. Refers to Indian lands ceded or purchased to the U.S., questioning to which tribes the land …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
Outlines Departmental Disbursements and Vouchers
02/23/1793 LetterbookRefers to departmental disbursements for 1792, suggesting they turn to the Comptroller of the Treasury. Refers to Major Craig's voucher.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)
Outlines Accounts for Horses and with Various Drafts
01/25/1793 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig discusses the procurement and distribution of horses with Samuel Hodgdon. Receipted Captain Prior for horses and equipment. Refers to money and instructions to pay traveling expenses for …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Outfitting of Boats; the Work of Pilot Denis Ferris
05/10/1793 Autograph Letter SignedReports on fitting of boats at Legion Ville. Mentions Major McCully and taking charge of the boats at Wheeling. Directed Major Finley to give Denis Ferris charge of the boats and send them forward. …
James Robertson Papers- No image
Our Settlements Much Distressed by Indians
08/17/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentRobertson reports on the depredations of the marauding Indians in his district and his efforts to combat them with military force.
Printed Versions - No image
Our Nation is Determined to be at Peace
05/23/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentThe Cherokee chiefs offer assurances that, unlike the Creeks, they seek peace with the United States. They do not want to be blamed for any of the Creek depredations.
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Our frontiers, I never saw them so dispirited.
07/20/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentRobertson reports on the turmoil and bloodshed on the southwestern frontier with most of the Indian tribes arrayed against the United States, with the notable exception of the Chickasaws. He has had …
Printed Versions 
Otto discusses European affairs of state with Knox
01/13/1793 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses French Revolution; alludes to insurrection in England; discusses friendship with Knox.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Original Receipts Required
05/15/1793 Autograph Letter SignedExecutive cannot reimburse Virginia without original receipts from the expenses accrued for the protection of the frontier.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters- No image
Ordnance Stores Received at Pittsburgh
10/31/1793 Type UndeterminedOrdnance Stores Received at Pittsburgh In the Months [of] July, August, September 1793.
Isaac Craig Papers 
Ordnance & Military Stores
03/06/1793 Autograph Letter SignedHodgdon is directed to examine the enclosed additional requisition for Ordnance and Military Stores and make a return for such articles that are on hand and make an estimate of the expense of those …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Orders to Suspend Building of Post
06/22/1793 Contemporary Copy of LetterIssues with water depth at Wheeling, Knox suspended the building of a post until he obtained more information on the subject.
Printed Versions 
Orders to Receive PublicHorses and Equipment
07/30/1793 Autograph Letter SignedSecretary of War requests that Hodgdon receive from Corporal Gallagher two pulci horse with equipment. Colonel Henley, going to Governor Blount's territory may want of them.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Orders to Receive Damaged Gun-Barrels
03/07/1793 Autograph Letter SignedRequest to receive damaged supplies, enclosed letter from A.A. Muller on the subject.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [1A-F2] (RG46)- No image
Orders to Proceed with Haste to Frontier
03/22/1793 Contemporary Copy of LetterSurprised Winston had not yet arrived at Richmond, Knox ordered Winston to immediately repair to HQ of Gen. Wayne in Legionville, near Pittsburgh.
Printed Versions - No image
Orders to Proceed to Wheeling
06/07/1793 Contemporary Copy of LetterOrders to proceed to Wheeling to supervise work in erecting blockade, stockade, and store house. Information on orders for General Wayne sent via Craig.
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Orders to Perish with his Whole Detachment
08/16/1793 Typed Document"To Captain (Howell or Thomas) Lewis (3rd Rifle Battalion, 3rd Sub Legion) I have committed the standards of the late 1st and 2nd Regiments with orders to perish with his whole detachment or deliver …
Printed Versions - No image
Orders to March to Frontier
07/26/1793 Typed letterReiterated orders to march to frontier post of Major General Anthony Wayne so as to accept the command of a cavalry squadron recently vacated by Major Rudolph.
Printed Versions 
Orders to go about the heart of country to visit the Creek leadership
06/10/1793 Copy of documentSecretary of War Knox conveys orders from President of United States General George Washington to Creek Indian Agent James Seagrove to go into the heart of the country. Capitalize on friendship of …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
Orders from Secretary of War
03/02/1793 Letter SignedSecretary Knox orders Captain Preston to proceed to Point Pleasant, the mouth of the Great Henhawa River. He is to meet with Major General Anthony Wayne for further orders, then proceed with …
Preston Family Papers
Orders from Governor Blount and Captain White to Captain Beard
05/27/1793 Copy of Signed DocumentThese are Gov. Blount's and Captain White's orders to Captain Beard and his company regarding the pursuit of Indians who have committed murders and depredations on the frontier.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)
