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Fire Powder in the Streets of the City
Hodgdon is directed to deliver to Capt. Jeremiah Fisher two brass three-pounders with their implements in order to fire powder in the streets of the city by direction of the Mayor. As soon as this …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Finding the Missing Letter
In this mostly illegible letter, the author promises to send the letter written by him if he can find it.
Thomas Jefferson PapersFinances, shipments, and retaliation for St. Clair defeat
Discusses expenditures, drafts, requisitions, shipments of cargo on river, clothing forwarded. Hopes for retaliation for the slaughter of November 1791, [St. Clair defeat]. Mentions General Wayne's …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Federal Commissioners to Major Craig [letter no. 3] on delivery of letters to Major General Wayne by multiple means
Federal Commissioners sending letters by multiple means of dispatch for General Anthony Wayne, reporting that the treaty talks with the western Indians have collapsed.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dFederal Commissioners to Major Craig [letter no. 2] on delivery of letters to Major General Anthony Wayne
Federal Commissioners report they are sending letter via Sylvester Ash; use of Indian runners to carry letters to Fort Franklin and Fort Pitt. Refer to letters for General Wayne
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dFederal Commissioners to Lt. Col Clarke, or officer commanding at Pittsburg
Western Indians have refused to make peace. Federal Commissioners inform Lt Col Clarke that pursuant to instructions from Secretary of War Henry Knox, they send letters to Major General Wayne, to be …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dFederal Commissioners note to Governor Simcoe on Sandusky Conference proceedings
Federal Commissioners beg leave to suggest the following to Governor Simcoe of Upper Canada. Request that all proper means be used to ensure success. Ask the Governor for assistance in making …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dFear For Their Safety, Etc.
[Partly illegible] Perkins has tried to reach Mr. Carrington relative to information about his people but has not heard a word about them. He is much in fear for their safety as there were seven very …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Failure to Secure Peace With Northwest Indians; Discussion of Militia
Informs Wayne that the Indian commissioners have failed to establish peace with the Indians north of the Ohio. Describes the commissioners' travels to safety, and lists the tries most disposed for …
Joseph Brandt PapersFailure to Mount Additional Guns
Knox deems it indefensible that that the additional post-holes made to the ship "Jane" are effectively closed and that the four new gun-carriages and any new guns which she may have in addition to …
W. M. Hornor CollectionFailure to meet demands in aftermath of robbery and murder at Traders Hill, St Marys
Seagrove expresses disappointment that the friendly leadership of the Creeks has not been able to hand over the culprits involved in the murder and robbery at Traders Hill at St Marys. Warns them that …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dFailed Attempts to Reach a Peace Agreement
The Commissioners describe their attempts to reach a peace agreement that ultimately ended in failure.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Extracts from depositions indicating likelihood of general war, construction and garrisoning of blockhouses, and measures taken to secure help from Governor of South Carolina
Georgia Governor Telfair cites some depositions [extracts follow letter] which he says support notion that a general war is imminent with Creeks and Cherokees. Is building and garrisoning block …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dExtract: Instructions Regarding Contact with the Indians
Knox communicates the president's instructions regarding cautious contact with the Indians during the treaty negotiations and the necessity to prepare for offensive operations if the negotiations …
Charles Scott PapersExtract of letter from Major Henry Gaither to Secretary of War Henry Knox reporting that Governor of Georgia Telfair has improperly called up militia and in greater numbers than is necessary
Gaither reports that the Georgia militia in service has been improperly called up by the Governor of Georgia Telfair, and in excessive numbers. Gaither has proposed using the authorized federal troops …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dExtract of letter from Major Henry Gaither to Joshua Meals, Merchant, Augusta
[In quotation marks], letter from Major Gaither informs merchant Joshua Meals that Gaither will leave for the Oakmulgee next day and will need to furnish James Seagrove with a guard, pack horses and …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dExtract of letter from Major General Anthony Wayne to Secretary of War Henry Knox from Hobson's Choice, near Fort Washington on campaign preparations
Extract of letter copied by John Stagg, War Department Clerk. Wayne reports he is attempting to call out Kentucky militia through Governor Isaac Shelby. Shelby has appointed Major General Charles …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dExtract of letter from Lieutenant Van Allen of Federal Troops to Major Henry Gaither on white efforts to justifiy incursion on Chehaws
Lieutenant Van Allen of Federal troops reports from Galphin Town on the Ogeechee River that 40-50 Georgia horse militia gathered under command of Captains Kitchen, Carson, Wilbern, and Hampton, later …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dExtract of letter from James Seagrove, agent of Creek Indian Affairs to Henry Knox Secretary of War
From Savannah Georgia, Seagrove encloses a copy of a letter from Georgia Governor Telfair and reports that there has been no change or novelty in Indian Affairs since last report.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dExtract of Letter from James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent, to Constant Freeman
From Fort Fidius reports that frontier militia continue to attempt to disrupt peace efforts with Creeks. Believes he could settle matters with satisfaction if not counteracted by bad conduct of people …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
