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Information on Negro Rebellion
Secretary Knox was informed by Thomas Holt of Virginia that some Negros planned to "rise in rebellion." Conveys this information to Governor Lee of Virginia. Letter is partially illegible.
Dreer CollectionInformation of Congressional Measures Concerning the Army, Officer Vacancies, & Indian Relations
Apologizes for the lateness of reply to Burbeck's letters, claiming busyness at the War Office. Reports on the projected movements of two doctors. Reports on the health of friends, and sends their …
John Stagg PapersInfantry Clothing to Pittsburgh
Hodgdon is directed to send 110 complete suits of infantry clothing to Pittsburgh to be put in charge of Major Craig and issued to the troops stationed at Fort Franklin, Pittsburgh, Big Beaver, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Infantry Clothing to Lancaster
"Will you please to have transported to Lancaster addressed to Lieut. Robert Thompson three Sergeants, three Corporals, and fifteen privates suits of infantry clothing."
U.S. War Department PapersIndians' Speech
Requested reasons for "warlike appearances" of the United States. Commissioners to answer the following day.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersIndians' Diversionary Tactics
Wayne frets that a confederacy of southern and northern Indians is forming to enforce the Indians' boundary demands. Meanwhile the treaty negotiations are merely a diversion while the Indians prepare …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Indians Under Captain Prior; Wagons; Mrs Craig
Indians under Captain Prior will be with Craig; asks that Craig send the waggons back immediately. Respects to Mrs. Craig; her China shall command more attention.
James Robertson PapersIndian Speech to Commissioners
Indians apologized and provided reasoning for not meeting commissioners at Sandusky, requested to meet with "Governor of this Province" (John Graves Simcoe) at Niagara for negotiations.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersIndian Land Treaty of 1783
Ownership of land near Great Lakes is erroneous. United States gained the right to claim land through the grant of the King of England, but the Indian Nations decided to revoke that right to claim.
George R. Clark PapersIndian Interpreter Mr. Wilson; Packages; Recruits on the March to Pittsburgh
Mr Wilson, interpreter, has set out for Niagara to attend the commissioners at proposed Indian Treaty. Asks that Craig forward packages containing Indian goods to Fort Washington, addressed to General …
James Robertson PapersIndian Hostilities
Governor Telfair writes to Secretary at War Knox to request more men and supplies to support military action on the frontier.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dIndian Hostilities
Governor of Georgia provides status of Indian hostilities to Secretary at War. Governor Telfair informs Secretary Knox that weapons have not been received.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dIndian Hostilities
Governor Edward Telfair describes Indian violence to the Secretary at War. The Governor mentions the murders of Daniel Moffett and John Herring.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dIndian Goods
The packages marked "St. Clair" and said to contain Indian goods are to be forwarded to Pittsburgh to the care of Major [Isaac] Craig.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Indian Depredation
News of hostile Creeks in Georgia transmitted. Request for assistance from South Carolina militia if future hostilities happen.
File I, Creeks; Rg 4-2-46; 1543-02, Box76Indian Council refuses to meet U.S. Commissioners
Confederation of Indian tribes refuse to meet with U.S. Commissioners until the boundary agreed upon at the Treaty of Fort Stanwix [Ohio River] is affirmed.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionIndian Council questions the authority of U.S. Indian Commissioners
Speech, discusses boundary line re Treaty of Fort Stanwix; asks for intentions towards boundary line; alludes to White encroachment; questions authority of commissioners based on inability to enforce …
Henry O'Reilly Collection
