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No Answer from the Indians Has Arrived
Commissioners Lincoln, Randolph, and Pickering express their disappointment that they have yet to receive an answer from the deputation of Indian Nations in response to the Commissioners' speech at …
Printed VersionsNews of Cornplanter, Recruiters, New Ensigns, Pay, and Commissions
The Cornplanter may be on his way to Legionville. Those recruiting officers who can be spared will be ordered to join the Legion. Newly appointed ensigns are not ready to join the Legion but may be …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3New Post, Greeneville, Threatens Indians at Au Glaize; Addresses Supplies and Recruitment
Notes Legion's position threatening Miami villages and Indian town at Au Glaize, saying this protects frontier and supply convoys by keeping Indians close to protect their homes, rather than venturing …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Negotiations with Wyandot Indians
Details from Commissioner's travels to North of the Ohio to discuss peace treaty with Wyandots. Lee is governor of Virginia.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersNegotiations with Indians on Ohio River Boundary; Expectation of War
Wayne discusses the meeting he had with the Corn Planter and other chiefs and warriors and expresses his belief that the Indians have established the Ohio River as a firm boundary between the U.S. and …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Negotiations Have Failed, Wayne to Commence Offensive; Problem with Infected Clothing
The treaty negotiations have failed so Wayne is ordered to begin the campaign against the hostile Indians. There is a possibility that some of the clothing stores have been infected with yellow fever …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Negotiation of Treaty and Politics of Desertion
Knox updated Wayne on plans for representatives to travel to Niagara for signing of treaty, appointment of surgeon's mate, and politics relative to deserter who happens to have respectable parents.
Anthony Wayne PapersNeed for Scouts on the Frontier; Forthcoming Banners, Pay & Commissions
Knox again emphasizes the need for scouts on the frontier. He defends the promotion of Lt. Col. Clarke ahead of some of the other officers. Silk standards left over from the previous war will be made …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Need for Fine-Grained Powder; Placement of Spies, General Returns for Supplies, and Preparations for Offensive
Wayne discusses the need for the fine-grained powder he has been requesting. Spies/scouts are now present in each of the counties where they are needed. Enclosed is the General Returns on the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Navigation of Ohio River and Construction at Wheeling
Discusses navigation of Ohio River, population of Wheeling, Virginia [now West Virginia]. Mentions great danger on the road to Wheeling due to Indians. Has prepared tools for erecting buildings at …
James Robertson PapersMy Estimate for the Present Year's Supply
O'Hara expresses his pleasure that his estimate for the present year's supply is so promptly attended and repeats his request that every article be of the highest quality.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Musters of the Troops
Stagg is transmitting a copy of the general abstract of the musters of the troops which composed the army under Major General [Arthur] St. Clair in September and October of 1791.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Muster, Payrolls and Detention of Pay
Discusses officers at the Upper Posts of Ohio River. Should be enabled to make out authentic muster and pay rolls. Wants to put that part in train without delaying Captain Crawford's return as they …
James Robertson PapersMuster Rolls
Enclosed are a complete set of muster rolls for September, October, and November 1792 for the companies of the following Captains: Porter, Heth, Sparks, Guion, Hannah, Pike, Stringer, and Faulkner. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Muster & Payroll of Kentucky Militia
Enclosed is a duplicate muster and payroll for Captain John Adair's mounted militia from Kentucky in the service of the United States during the year 1792.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Murder of Richard Thresher and family
Extract of a deposition taken by Elihu Lyman, Justice of the Peace, of Michael Cupps and Nancy Smith. Cupps and Smith give account of the murder of Richard Thresher and his family by Indians. Cupps …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dMurder of Indians and David Cornell, son of Joseph Cornell, the mutinous withdrawal of Georgia militia, and his affidavit regarding financial interest in Indian trade or commerce
Seagrove reports the circumstances surrounding the confrontation and murder of friendly Indians vicinity of Colerain Station and Spanish Creek on St Marys. Reports on McDonald's inconsistent account …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dMr. Williams and Henley; Contracts; Provisions and Accounts
Mentions Mr. Williams and Mr. Henley, contracts and Quarter Master General. Mentions forage at Muskingum. Mentions money to discharge account; please to pay to the Quarter Master General's account.
James Robertson PapersMr. Hodges' Bellyache
Bayard laments his many disappointments with Mr. Ball's friends and Mr. Hodges' bellyache.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
