Collection
42,880 items

Account for expenditures in the Quartermaster Department
02/06/1793 Copy of documentCopy of Samuel Hodgdon's record of expenditures in the Quarter Master Department.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Account Adjustments and Peace with Cherokees
07/25/1793 Autograph Letter SignedKnox related troubles in obtaining account information from Virginia, problems with peace accord b/w U.S. and Cherokees.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters- No image
Acceptance of Putnam's Resignation
02/15/1793 Typed letterKnox conveys the President's reluctant acceptance of General Putnam's resignation and thanks the general for his successful pacification of the Wabash Indians.
Printed Versions 
Abstracts of pay due the militia
08/31/1793 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses copies of abstracts of pay due militia called into service by Governor William Blount for defense of the Southwest Territory. Lists names of commanders, warrant, amount of pay.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Abstracts of pay due militia
08/31/1793 LetterbookEncloses sundry abstracts of pay due militia called into service by Governor Blount for defense of territory of United States south of Ohio River;
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Abstract of Pay Due the Militia Called into Service for the Protection of the Frontiers South of the Ohio by Order of the Governor William Blount in the Year 1792
08/28/1793 Copy of documentAbstract of pay due the militia called into service for the protection of the frontiers South of the Ohio by order of the Governor, William Blount in the year 1792. Lists warrant, number pay rolls, by …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Abstract of Pay Due Militia Southwest of the Ohio 1793
06/24/1793 Copy of documentAbstract of pay due the militia called into service for the protection of the frontiers South of the Ohio by order of the Governor, William Blount in the year 1793.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Abstract of Charges Against Deserters, Etc.
06/22/1793 Autograph Draft Letter SignedEnclosed is a continuation of payments made on warrants from the Secretary of War and an abstract of charges against deserters. Also included are two payrolls of the recruits under the command of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Abstract for pay due the militia
08/31/1793 Document SignedAbstract pay due sundry militia officers for services in 1793 called into service by Governor William Blount for defense of Territory of United States south of Ohio River, i.e., Southwest Territory. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Absolute Necessity for Defense
03/20/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentBlount worries that the apparent depredations committed by the Cherokees will result in a general war by the agrieved settlers against the Indian towns. He ponders how he can carry out his …
Printed Versions 
A Widow's Request for Mr. Gilmore's Pension
03/23/1793 Autograph Signed DraftHowell is informing Swan that the widow of a Mr. Gilmore, of Captain Smyth's company, has inquired if any money is still due her late husband. "There appears to be none of Capt. Smyth's Comp." might …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
A warning about the effect of white settler encroachments on Indian land
02/18/1793 Copy of documentBarnard notes that Major Gaither should be informed of a matter, that if not obstructed, will prove of fatal consequences to the frontiers of Georgia. Inhabitants on the upper frontiers have driven …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
A Total & Unparalled Disregard of Law & Instruction
08/29/1793 Autograph Draft LetterHamilton expresses his energetic disapproval of Caleb Swan's method of disbursement of the money committed to him as Pay Master to the troops. This practice is absolutely inconsistent with the order …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
A talk from the heads of the Upper and Lower Creeks, by order of the Mad Dog, of the Tuckaubatchees, given out in the Cussetah Square, at a meeting of a number of Lower Creeks, this 21st July, 1793-to be forwarded to his Excellency General Washington, President of the United States.
07/21/1793 Copy of documentTranslated by Timothy Bernard at Cussetahs. A talk from the heads of the Upper and Lower Creeks, by order of the Mad Dog, of the Tuckabatchee, to be forwarded to His Excellency General Washington, …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
A talk from the heads of the Upper and Lower Creeks, by order of the Mad Dog, of the Tuckabatchees to be forwarded to His Excellency General George Washington, President of United States
07/21/1793 Copy of documentTranslated by Timothy Bernard at Cussetahs. A talk from the heads of the Upper and Lower Creeks, by order of the Mad Dog, of the Tuckabatchee, to be forwarded to His Excellency General Washington, …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
A talk delivered by Timothy Bernard to the Indians assembled at the Cussetahs and interpreted by himself
03/22/1793 Copy of Signed DocumentTimothy Bernard, Indian interpreter gives an address to Indians assembled at Cussetahs at Kinnards Cowpen. Bernard says he has lived many years in this land and took the job as interpreter to serve …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
A Report on Status of Ammunition Shipments
02/07/1793Reports on shipment of family stores loaded by Colonel Nevill, shipment of powder, fuses, paper for Mr. O'Hara, lead, and musket balls.
James Robertson Papers
A Report on Returns of Ordnance, Clothing and Stores
02/15/1793 Autograph Letter SignedReports on returns of ordnance, clothing and stores.
James Robertson Papers
A report of a council of federal officers requesting party of federal troops to provide security for James Seagrove and his party during peace visit to Creeks
09/07/1793 Copy of documentFederal Officers request [recipient unknown, perhaps Major Gaither] that protection be given to James Seagrove. Base this recommendation on James Aiken's deposition which describes threats from …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
A report from James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent on meeting with Georgia Governor Telfair regarding Georgia Militia planned offensive operations against the unfriendly Creek Towns
09/05/1793 Copy of documentSeagrove reports that he and Captain Constant Freeman met with Georgia Governor Telfair on 5 September 1793 to discuss matters regarding the Creek Nation and Georgia inhabitants. Seagrove informed …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
A Proclamation
04/22/1793 Document SignedNotes the commissioners chosen by the Senate and the President to hold a treaty with the hostile Indians of the lower Sandusky. Proclamation forbids aggressive action against the Indians or their …
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)- No image
A List of Murders and Deprediations Committed on the Frontiers
1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentA list of murders and depredations committed on the frontiers of Jefferson and Knox counties in Washington District.
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A List of Murders and Depredations Committed by Indians
1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentA list of murders and depredations committed by Indians from the 16th to the 26th January 1793 in the District of Mero.
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A List of Murders and Depredations Committed by Indians
03/31/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentA list of murders and depredations committed on the citizens of the United States by Indians during the period March 19th-31st, 1793.
Printed Versions 
A Letter for General Knox's Examination
11/19/1793 Letter fragmentJefferson encloses for Knox's examination and wisdom a letter on a subject that has already been examined and approved by the Secretary of the Treasury. Knox's clerk will retain the proofs copy. It is …
Thomas Jefferson Papers
