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Report of Deserter Claiming to Have Been Captured By Indians & Escaped
An alleged deserter claims that he was captured by Indians and later released. If he appears in Pittsburgh, he is to be apprehended and sent to Fort Washington and on to Legion headquarters.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Report of Battle at Fort Recovery; Supposition of British Involvement
Report of battle at Fort Recovery, on the site of St. Clair's Defeat, with the Indians driven off after 2 days. Reports loss of officers; believes Indians to be low on provisions, but a force of …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Report of Battle at Fallen Timbers, and Subsequent Destruction of Indian Property
Reports victory in battle with Indians and British (Canadian) militia on Aug. 20 [Battle of Fallen Timbers]. Describes battle in detail, including tactics, officers and units recommended for bravery, …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Report from the Camp Near Cherry's Mill
Hamilton reports on the progress of the expedition to confront the insurgency in western Pennsylvania. Delegates from the four western counties have been appointed to confer with President Washington.
Alexander Hamilton PapersReply to Seven Villages of Lower Canada
Lord Dorchester recounts the land disputes of the various Indian tribes and the desire for peace, in a reply to the seven villages of Lower Canada. The Indians were at the Council at Miami River in …
Dorchester, Guy CarletonReply of the Six Nations of Indians
Reply of the Six Nations of Indians assembled in Council at Buffalo Creek on the 21st of April 1794 to a speech from General Knox, Secretary of War. The speech was delivered by General Chapin as …
Superintendent General's Office, 1791-1828Repairing the Rotten Armory, Etc.
Among many concerns, Ames complains that he has had no response to his letters from Hodgdon. Captain Bryant has turned over the armory at Springfield to him and he has made the necessary repairs so …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Rent of House Stores
Steinmetz had already inquired about the future rent of house stores in Hodgdon's possession but has not received an answer. Therefore, he takes it for granted that Hodgdon has no objection to his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Removal of Arms from Ships
Discussion of arms and violation of U.S. neutrality.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersRemarks on Masting of Frigates
Letter, discusses masting of Frigates; encloses remarks on masting Frigates.
Josiah Fox PapersRelease of Prisoners
Speech of Captain Big Tree: His Nephews were too proud last summer but came to their senses and lowered the asking price regarding the release of prisoners.
Anthony Wayne PapersRelations with hostile Indians
Summary of hostile Cherokee and Chicamagua tribe actions and designs along the Tennessee River. Relations with United States and various tribes. Notes that Congress would be in session and discussed …
Governor's MessagesReinforcing Fort Franklin
Knox explains the measures he is taking to reinforce Fort Franklin.
William Irvine PapersRegulation as to the Rations of the Officers of the Army
Enclosed for Knox's inspection and approbation is a proposed regulation regarding the rations of the Officers of the Army.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regimental Returns, Etc.
The regimental returns show that there are 504 non-commissioned officers, privates, and officers at Trenton including 178 in the artillery.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
