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Goods for the Wabash Indians
Hodgdon is directed to deliver to Tench Francis, out of the public stores, ten rifles, seven swords, and 200 strings of wampum which will be added to the supply of Indian goods ordered for the Wabash …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Good Feathers Are Available from Benjamin Strang
Simmons is pleased to report that a large quantity of good feathers--scarcely to be had at any price--are available at a reasonable price from Benjamin Strang.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Giving up the Murderers and Robbers at Traders Hill St. Marys
On behalf of upper Creeks, letter from Tuckabachee. Authors acknowledge receipt of talks from Mr. McDonald. Refer to Spaniard talks to be held on Tuckabachees on 12 June. The headmen of both upper and …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dGeorgia's Militia Activity against the Creeks
Gaither reporting to Secretary of War Henry Knox, notes that Georgia Militia Major General Twiggs crossed the Oakmulgee River and laid out a fort. Most of the command mutinied and returned. Gaither …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dGeorgia Militia Not Discriminating between Creek Friends and Foes
Gaither reports that [contrary to guidance from Federal authorities] Georgia militia General Twiggs does not intend to discriminate between Creek friend and foe, with the exception of Cussetahs. …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dGenet affair
Letter from John Jay to Alexander Hamilton. Asks that Hamilton and Knox have a certificate concerning Genet's statement printed in the Philadelphia papers. As soon as Jay and King receive it, they …
John Jay PapersGeneral Wilkinson's Account
The embarassment regarding General Wilkinson's account still exists. Swan should write him for an explanation of payments that appear to be entirely improper and contrary to the opinion of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)General War with the Creeks and Cherokees
Governor Telfair discusses the measures being taken to protect the frontiers of his state from marauding Indians.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dGeneral Stewart declines appointments; brigs Cunningham and Pilgrim
General Stewart declines acceptance of appointment as inspector of the Philadelphia port and naval office. He made the application at insistence of father in law, who is now convinced that office will …
Thomas Jefferson PapersGeneral Policy for Southern Frontier
Governor Blount to travel to Philadelphia to discuss policy for dealing with Indians. General policy to be adopted and transmitted to Governor Telfair.
File II, Georgia Executive Department; Incoming Correspondence by Author to Governor.Further Explanation of Federal Policy on the Return of Ships Captured by Illicit French Privateers; Regarding Funds for Connecticut Militia
Knox further explains the president's decision that American shipowners seeking to have remanded to them ships captured by the "illicit" French privateers [those outfitted in American ports, to the …
Jonathan Trumbull Jr. PapersFurniture for Treaty Talks at Sandusky
Request for estimated cost of camp furniture, advised consulting with Pickering on cost.
Edward E. Ayer CollectionFurnishment of Military Stores; Sending of Spies Requested
The stores requested by the Commander of artillery will be furnished except the "battle powder" which is not suited to the current needs of the army. Scouts/spies are essential so Knox requests that …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Furnish Major General Charles Scott with means to descend Ohio River to Fort Washington
Furnish Major General Charles Scott with a good keel boat and two sets of good hands in order to descend the Ohio River to Fort Washington. Scott is the bearer of dispatches.
James Robertson PapersFuneral of Governor Hancock
Letter, asks the Secretary of War to attend the funeral of Governor Hancock of Massachusetts.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]From Tuckabachee; letter from Alexander Cornell to Creek Indian Agent James Seagrove on the robbery and murder at St Marys
Cornell sorry about the mischief done at St Marys [the robbery and murder of whites at Traders Hill at Robert Seagrove's store]. Mad Dog and David Cornell uneasy about what to do. Had high hopes for …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
