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Extract of letter from General Twiggs describing Indian robberies, damage, theft at Green County Georgia
Indians came to Mr Caibb's in Green County and stole property; to Mr Hill's and plundered and stole horses. Colonel Melton pursued, but waters too high. Inhabitants below Carr's Bluff near Colonel …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dExtract of letter from Captain Jonas Fauche from the files of executive, Georgia Governor Telfair, reporting on killings of Creek warriors, taking of prisoners
In this extract addressed to Georgia Governor Telfair, executive files, Captain Jonas Fauche reports on the Indian theft of horses, killing of Creek warriors, the taking of prisoners, discovery of …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dExtract of letter from Andrew Pickens Esquire to General Clarke
From Hopewell Georgia, taken from files of W. Urquhart, Pickens gives intelligence report stating Creek Nation with exception of Cussetas, have declared war against the United States. John Galphin and …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dExtract of a letter from his Excellency Edward Tilfair to the Secretary of War
Barbarities of Indians forced Telfair to send troops to frontier for additional protection of settlers.
Congress; 1st Session to the 9th Congress, 1st Session to House of RepresentativesExtract of a letter from General Twiggs to Governor Telfair
General Twiggs describes Indian crimes in Green County to Governor Telfair.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dExtract from Letter Written by Morgan to Knox
Morgan appealed to Knox for amendments to be made to the Articles of War that govern the Courts and pertain to Judge Advocates. Letter copied by Johnathan Stagg.
Anthony Wayne PapersExtract from General Orders
Extract from General Orders issued at Headquarters relating to complains about late pay.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)Expresses Concern about Unpaid Drafts from the Quartermaster General
Assurance that the Quartermaster General and the Quartermaster Department will be fully supplied with money does little to settle his concerns. The Quartermaster General frequently calls on him for …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Express for Pittsburgh Now!
The Secretary of War requests that he be furnished with an express for Pittsburgh immediately.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expenses to Fort Washington
Hodgdon is asked to advance the bearer, Jacob Hellerman [?], enough money to cover his expenses to Fort Washington. Since General Knox is out of town, a warrant cannot be procured.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expect to Hear Directly from Secretary of War
Hodgdon had conference with Secretary of War who will contact Craig directly. System is now very rigid. The least departure therefrom, results in censure.
James Robertson PapersExecution of Perpetrators of Robbery and Murder at Traders Hill, Etc.
Weatherford reports that he has done all he can to help bring peace in the aftermath of the robbery and murder at Traders Hill St. Marys.The Creek Nation has decided to put the death five of the …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dEvidence of Sedition
Letter from General Anthony Wayne to Secretary Knox describing evidence of sedition.
Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Manuscript CollectionEvents with Lower Creeks, Coweta, Broken Arrow, Usuchees and Chehaws
Letter to Seagrove, delivered by Mr Townsend. Reports on meeting held at Tuckabatchee. Upper Creeks agreed to cease hostilities on Georgia and give up property. Cowetas, Broken Arrow, Ussuchees, …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dEvents in Aftermath of Robbery and Murder at Traders Hill St. Marys
Bernard, in reporting to Seagrove from Flint River Georgia, notes that the upper Creeks held a meeting at the Tuchabachees of the upper and lower Creeks. Those who attended agreed to would take steps …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dEvents in Aftermath of Robbery and Murder at Traders Hill St Marys
Bernard reports that he has met with Galphin and has sent for the Cussetah King. Most of the murderers and plunderers are concentrated near the Chatahootchee River; Chehaws and Usuchees still keep up …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dEuropean Privateers Outfitted in America to Be Barred from Ports; List of Known Offending Ships
Notes that the federal government has tried in vain to outlaw the practice of European nations outfitting privateers in American ports, and passes down a firmer strategy to preserve American …
Jonathan Trumbull Jr. PapersEstimates for Cash
Encloses estimate of cash required at the Quarter Master's Department, according to request of the Commander in Chief. Promises readiness of estimate as promised. Expresses expectations for Hodgdon to …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Estimated money wanted in Military Stores Department for 1793 supplies
From Quartermaster General's Dept. and Commissary of Military Stores Dept. Account Book. Estimate of money wanted in the Military Stores Department to procure the listed supplies for the year 1793.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Estimate of Supplies Furnished to the Militia of Georgia
Since the 1793 accounts of the Contractor for supplying the troops in Georgia have not been received, Wolcott is uable to provide an estimate of the supplies furnished to the militia under the orders …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Estimate of Quarter Master Stores wanted for the Year 1793
Inventory of Quartermaster's tools, livestock, food, ammunition, and various office and repair supplies.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Estimate of money wanting in the Military Stores Department
From Quartermaster General's Dept. and Commissary of Military Stores Dept. Account Book. Estimate of monies wanted in the military stores department to pay the listed accounts
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Estimate of Money wanted for supplies for Georgia
From Quartermaster General's Dept. and Commissary of Military Stores Dept. Account Book. Estimate of money wanting for furnishing the listed military supplies ordered to the state of Georgia.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
