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Pickering discusses military stores and shipment with Major Kirkpatrick
02/14/1795 Autograph Letter SignedPickering stipulates to Kirkpatrick that only methods specified contractually can be employed in determining measures of beef, fallows, and hides. Pickering also discusses military rations and the …
Isaac Craig Papers
Pickering discusses Indian affairs with Chapin
10/22/1795 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, Pickering informs Chapin regarding Indian annuity goods & payments.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Pickering discusses Indian affairs with Chapin
10/17/1795 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, informs re Six Nations annuity; discusses treaty with hostile Western Indians; discusses Wayne's campaign; alludes to British influence on the frontier.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Pickering discusses Indian affairs with Chapin
03/06/1795 Letter SignedLetter, discusses Wayne's campaign; informs re suspension of hostilities; discusses plans to hold a Treaty at Greenville; mentions Chapin's illness.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Pickering discusses Indian affairs with Chapin
01/22/1795 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses Chapin's illness; mentions rumors of Chapin's death; discusses medicine; informs re ratification of Treaty with Six Nations; asks for information re hostile Western Indians.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Pickering discusses financial matters with Chapin
09/12/1795 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, directs expences re Indian Affairs; encloses post notes from United States Bank.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Pickering discusses artillery with Knox
02/18/1795 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses testing Howitzers.
Henry Knox, MMC
Pickering asks Chapin to send copy of treaty
08/26/1795 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, directs Chapin to forward treaty ratification; encloses treaty ratification; alludes to Jay's Treaty.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Pickering asks Chapin to inform the Oneidas of U.S. law
08/26/1795 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses New York treaty with Oneidas; discusses conduct of New York commissioners; alludes to State rights and Federal Government.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Peter Hagner reviews Major Craig's accounts
07/03/1795 LetterbookActing for William Simmons, Peter Hagner confirms receipt of records sent by Major Isaac Craig.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Peter Hagner discusses pay, finance and accounting with Lieutenant Hale
07/03/1795 LetterbookActing for William Simmons, Peter Hagner confirms receipt of records sent by Lt. Hale at West Point. Simmons is on public business in New York. Hagner is clerk in the Accountant's Office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Peter Hagner discusses pay, finance and accounting with Capt. Heth
07/03/1795 LetterbookActing for William Simmons, Peter Hagner confirms receipt of records sent by Captain Heth at Fort Franklin. Simmons is in New York on public business and Hagner is clerk in the Accountant's Office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Peter Hagner corresponds with Nicholas Fish in the absence of William Simmons
07/06/1795 LetterbookPeter Hagner informs Nicholas Fish that funds have been remitted for pay and forage disbursement to Surgeon's Mate John Lynch.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Peter Hagner corresponds to John Lynch in the absence of William Simmons
07/06/1795 LetterbookPeter Hagner informs John Lynch that pay and forage disbursements will be paid via Nicholas Fish.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Peter Hagner corresponds to Edward Carrington in the absence of William Simmons
07/04/1795 LetterbookPeter Hagner confirms receipt of a letter sent by Edward Carrington to William Simmons. In Simmons absence, Hagner notes that the letter contained receipts from Captain Alexander Gibson.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Peter Frothingham's Receipt
04/13/1795 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is Ensign Peter Frothingham's receipt for the money remitted to him in accordance with Howell's directions.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Personal Opinion on Suggested Appointees
11/20/1795 Printed DocumentPersonal preference for someone from a state south of Pennsylvania to assume Pickering post of Secretary of War (Pickering recently appointed to Secretary of State). Hamilton believes a man from the …
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Personal Opinion of Wilkinson
01/29/1795 Printed DocumentMentioned "vile assassin Wilkinson" believed him to be an agent for the British and Democrats of Kentucky to "dismember the Union." Discussed instance of forged letter.
Printed Versions 
Permission to Resign as I am Ordered to Trial
11/05/1795 Autograph Letter SignedHaving been ordered to trial by the Judge Advocate, Harris requests permission to resign his appointment to the United States Legion. Having received no answers to his request for testimonials from …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Peace with Indians Could Make Mail Delivery Faster
03/25/1795 Printed DocumentNoted Pickering proposed plan for efficient mail delivery and remarked on its potential for success. Believed that once peace with Indians was achieved, mail could be carried by land with more …
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Peace with Indians
01/24/1795 Printed DocumentExpressed thanks for the resolutions and approbations of the House of Representatives for his men's work in the latest campaign. Enclosed speeches from various Indian tribes related to peace …
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Peace with Creek Nation
06/16/1795 Typed DocumentAnnounced he was leaving for frontier with Creek Chiefs after confirming peace with the Creek Nation and the U.S.
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Peace with Cherokees, Problems with Creeks
01/09/1795 Printed DocumentMeeting at Tellico Blockhouse with Cherokees regarding prisoner exchange resulting in prospects of peace. Mentioned killing and scalping of several men by Creek Indians. Noted that the "superanuated …
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Peace Treaty, Land Rights, and Recruiting
04/15/1795 Printed DocumentBelieved hostile Indians sincerely wanted peace which will "happily remove a load of embarrassment which a continuance of war has produced." Details on why Indians will pursue peace with U.S. and war …
Printed Versions 
Peace Treaty
08/03/1795 Document SignedOfficial sealed document securing peace between U.S. and Western Indian Nations. Set boundary line between nations as Cayahoga River.
Archive Reports 1891
