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Death of My Cousin David
08/09/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentCornell observes that, despite the death of his cousin, a lasting peace is still obtainable if the talks with the chiefs gives them satisfaction.
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Death and Illness from Yellow Fever
08/31/1793 Autograph Letter SignedYellow fever disorder rages and has proven fatal to a great number. Hodgdon himself is enfeebled; painful to write the letter. Enclosed is invoice of last load of clothing which did not leave with the …
James Robertson Papers
Dealings with Cornplanter
03/09/1793 Recipient's Letterbook CopyAs stated earlier, the Cornplanter is no longer needed in Philadelphia because the Farmer's brother and others have provided the necessary information. It is unfortunate that rumors have spread that …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3- No image
Dangerous Consequences to the Frontiers
02/15/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentTownsend reports on the treaty negotiations with the Creeks of the lower towns which are complicated by the machinations of the Shawanese chiefs and William Bowles.
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Dandridge communicates the directions of the President to Knox
08/1793 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, advises Knox re meeting at President's residence.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]- No image
Cumberland Settlers are for Peace
04/05/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentCoody believes that the Creek Indians are going to war against the Cumberland settlers who seek to convince the Indians that the white people want peace and if the Creeks want war it should be waged …
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Creeks' War with White People
1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentMr. McGillivray is dead and the Creeks are passing by on the way to war. If they make war on white people, it should be on the people of Georgia and not on those of our land.
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Creeks Never at Peace with Cumberland
04/11/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentWatts, of the Cherokee Nation, affirms his credibility in warning of the warlike intentions of the Creek Nation against the Cumberland settlements.
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Creeks Have Declared War
04/28/1793 Extract of LetterPickens states that the Creeks have declared war on the United States and that John Galphin has moved to join the Seminoles.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d- No image
Creek War on the Mero District; the Cherokees Favor Peace
04/14/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentIt is apparent that the Creeks intend to make war on the Mero District but Blount hopes that the company ordered to the frontier will be able to repulse them. No attack on the lower Cherokee towns …
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Creek Desire for Peace
08/21/1793 Letterbook CopyGalphin informs Irwin of Creek desire for peace that is tempered with firm resolve to repell intrusion.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
Craig discusses military stores and shipments with Hodgdon
05/17/1793 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon of monies received for the quartermaster's department. Craig also requests certain stores to be sent to Fort Pitt.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
12/13/1793 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig requests money from Samuel Hodgdon. Craig needs five thousand dollars to close his transactions for the year.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
12/06/1793 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig requests of Samuel Hodgdon an account of monies remitted to the Quartermaster department. Craig thanks Hodgdon for sending wine via a careful waggoner.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
11/29/1793 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig agrees with Hodgdon that making waggoners accountable for damaged goods is not practicable. Craig also mentions the fever in Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
11/01/1793 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig forwards returns and a report from a board of officers to Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
10/11/1793 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig discusses the preparation of quarterly returns with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
09/27/1793 Autograph Letter SignedCraig expresses pleasure to hear Hodgdon is recovering from the fever that plagued Philadelphia. Clothing sent from Philadelphia was repackaged at Fort Pitt due to concerns regardinging the spread of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
07/1793 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig acknowledges funds and parcels of clothing received from Hodgdon. Craig also forwards records of his accounts to Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
07/05/1793 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig acknowledges the receipt of a ration of clothing but laments not getting a resupply of cash from Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
05/26/1793 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon of the arrival of the Wabash Indians. Also, Craig states that no authorization has been received to release funds for Captain Prior.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
05/24/1793 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon of problems maintaining sufficient funds to keep supply accounts open with the Quartermaster department. Craig indicates that he has contacted the Secretary at War …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
05/10/1793 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig informs Hodgdon of monies forwarded to the quartermaster's department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
03/01/1793 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig announces the arrival of Doctor Carmichael and Mr. Woods to Samuel Hodgdon. Major Craig asks Hodgdon for a tea table set of china for Mrs. Craig.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [1A-F2] (RG46)
Craig discusses funding and currency with Howell
12/20/1793 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig discusses the distribution of blank muster pay rolls with Joseph Howell.
Isaac Craig Papers
