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From Tuchabachee: Letter from Mad Dog, The White Lieutenant, David Cornell, Alexander Cornell, Mr Weathorford, and thirteen headmen of Upper Creeks
The authors pledge agreement with James Seagrove's talk. Authors note that they did not listen to northern Indians; do not want to shed any white people's blood. Once went to war against Cumberland …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dFriendly Relations With the Creeks & Supply of Chickasaws
Though the Creeks are a troublesome tribe and are at war with our allies the Chickasaws, current US policy requires friendly relations with them. Stores and arms are to be provided for the Chickasaws.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3French Privateers Are Ordered to Depart
The French privateers should be ordered to depart. If they refuse, Govenor Clayton should find the means to enforce this order.
RG 1300 Executive PapersFrench Privateer Taken into Port at North Carolina
Knox discussess the French privateer captured and brought into a port at North Carolina.
Thomas Jefferson PapersFrench Privateer Schooner Industry and Sans Culottes
Transmits letter from Governor Thomas Sim Lee of Maryland with sundry depositions relative to force alleged to have been received in Baltimore port by French Privateer Schooner Industry. Also …
Thomas Jefferson PapersFourth of July Celebration Powder
In the enclosed letter Thomas Proctor has been instructed by the Governor of Pennsylvania to provide an estimate of the powder needed for the coming 4th of July celebration. The order should be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Four Strings of Wampum
Stagg wants four strings of wampum in addition to the number furnished that morning.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding of warrant
Secretary of Treasury has issued his warrant in favor of O'Hara's agent for $40,000. He requests that O'Hara provide a minute accounting for his expenditures, which are beyond all estimates.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Forwarding of Nails, Iron, and Clothing
At request of Quarter Master General, bearer brings iron, and nails. At Secretary of War's request, forwards remains of the hundred complete suits of clothing, to make up for deficiencies.
James Robertson PapersForwarding of Money; Shipment of Stores
Draft in favor of Mr. Butler paid; $5000 forwarded by last post. Many stores have been shipped.
James Robertson PapersForwarding of Duplicate of March 10 Knox Letter
Since Knox is sick he has ordered Stagg to send Wayne a duplicate of his March 10 letter.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Forwarding of Ammunition to Pittsburg
Will forward supply of flints, powder, military stores from Philadelphia to Pittsburg.
James Robertson PapersForwarding Money; Post at Wheeling; Indian Baggage
Reports that $5000 sent as requested. Directs suspension of erection of post at Wheeling because of state of waters. Laments late arrival Indian baggage.
James Robertson PapersForward the Enclosed
[Partly illegible] Harris assures Hodgdon that nothing material has transpired since his last letter. He asks that the enclosed be forwarded as it was damaged coming through the Missouri.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forward Payroll with Security Provided Enroute from Pittsurg
Colonel Mentges will bring money for the army to Pittsburg. Must be sent off in armed boat. Either Major Winston, Major Cass or Captain Crawford is to take charge of money. Has ordered clothing from …
James Robertson PapersForget the Tents
The Secetary of War says that the tents mentioned in Hodgdon's letter need not be sent to Capt. Sedam at present.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Foreign Politics and Privateers
Policy regarding British privateers and seized French goods discusssed.
Dreer CollectionForeign Policy
Letter, discusses policy concerning prizes allegedly taken with the limits of the protection of the United States.
Governor George Clinton Papers, Circular Letters and Letterbook of Official Correspondence and ProclamationsForecast of Indian Attendance at Sandusky, Etc.
Federal commissioners for conference at Sandusky report that interpreter Parish is late, probably due to incessant rains. Moravian missionaries, John G. Heckewelder, Dr. McCoskey, Captain Hendricks …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dFord's Displeasure at the Publication of Affairs Relative to the Treaty, Etc.
Among other topics, Pickering discusses Capt. Ford's displeasure regarding the publication of information about the treaty which might cause him trouble when he returns to Canada. That situation was …
Robert Goodloe HarperForage from Buffalo, Etc.
[Difficult handwriting] Some gentlemen at Buffalo who, agreeable to a contract with the Quartermaster General, have furnished and delivered a large quantity of forage. The amount of the drafts will be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
