Anthony Wayne

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British post at the Miami
08/22/1794 Printed Document
Major William Campbell, commander of an allegedly illegal British fort along the banks of the Miami, responds to Major General Anthony Wayne's assertion that the erection of the post was an act of …
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Attaching Chickasaws to the United States
04/16/1794 Autograph Letter Signed
Robertson has engaged Robert Thompson, a Chickasaw who speaks some English, to accompany the three Chickasaw warriors who will visit Wayne's camp. Their nation is powerful and it will be useful to …
Simon Gratz Autograph Collection.
Approval of General Wayne's conduct
04/03/1794 Printed Document
Despite the prevalence of some opinion that disapproves of General Wayne's conduct, the Secretary of War informs Wayne that Washington fully approves of his efforts. Knox insists that it is unlikely …
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Treaty with Great Britain
08/15/1795 Printed Document
Ratification of treaty with Great Britain was postponed unexpectedly but Mr. Hammond recently made a "memorial" stating the Presidents decision to ratify the treaty agreeable to the Senate and that …
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Treaty with British
06/30/1795 Printed Document
Cannot transmit treaty b/w British and Mr. Jay due to Senate negotiations on some articles within the treaty, but believes senators that were against its ratification would transmit copies to the …
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Treaty Negotiations with Western Indians and Great Britain
06/17/1795 Printed Document
Enclosed list of promotions and appointments, some commissions were withheld b/c Pickering did not know the rank of the officers. As soon as rank is determined, Pickering requested Wayne transmit it …
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Treaties and Jacobin Opposition
09/05/1795 Printed Document
Enclosed application of Gov. Mifflin, on behalf of W. Brown, is to obtain release of prisoner J. Thompson from Indian possession. If it is too late to have prisoner released, the status of his fate …
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Town Meetings Against Treaty with Great Britain
08/01/1795 Printed Document
Write on "present state of political affairs" in reference to the treaty negotiated with Great Britain by Mr. Jay. Jacobins oppose treaty and side with France. Pickering believed main goal of British …
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Supply of Troops and Treaty with Great Britain
07/17/1795 Printed Document
Hats that arrived for troops are of inferior quality than those contracted for, but necessity compelled Pickering to accept them. Due to the inferior quality, the hats were sold to the officers at …
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Supply of Troops and Discussion of Treaty with Great Britain
07/04/1795 Printed Document
Transmitted letter pertaining to family of officer held prisoner by Indian tribe. Enclosed copy of newspaper containing treaty negotiated with British by Mr. Jay. Chickasaw and Chocktaw chiefs …
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Status of Peace
09/18/1795 Printed Document
Notification that Pickering received news of peace with Western Indians which he passed on to the President at Mount Vernon. Had hoped to send Wayne's official communication of peace, but now fears …
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Small Pox and Indian Treaty Negotiations
05/30/1795 Printed Document
"A train of unfortunate circumstances" delayed delivery of letter from Col. Butler which contained a notification that troops were delayed in descending the Ohio river. Pickering believed that Butler …
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Recruiting and Enlisting Soldiers, Etc.
04/25/1795 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Pickering discusses recruiting and reelnisting soldiers and mentions the conduct of Indian agents and Wayne's Campaign.
Timothy Pickering Papers
Recommendation of Captain DeButts
05/01/1795 Printed Document
Discussed Capt. DeButts desire to be appointed Secretary for the expected Indian Treaty. Enclosed answer on request, Pickering requested Wayne forward it to DeButts. Understands practice of …
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Quaker/Indian Relations
05/30/1795 Printed Document
Enclosed letter from the Quakers. One is a letter to the Indians and the other is an invoice of goods to be delivered. Noted Presidential approval of Quakers' friendship with Indian tribes.
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Pursuit of Peace by Indians
06/10/1795 Autograph Letter/Document Signed
Williams advised Wayne that the emergency at hand should not have been ignored and caused the Indians to assume mischief. Letter from Wayne received and explained to the Council as best as possible …
Anthony Wayne Papers
Pickering writes to Anthony Wayne regarding the General's request for leave
10/17/1795 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, discusses leave of absence from the army for Wayne. Decision to grant or deny leave has been delayed by the absence of General Washington.
Interleaved Document in Washington Irving's Life of George Washington.
Permission to Resign as I am Ordered to Trial
11/05/1795 Autograph Letter Signed
Having 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)
Peace Treaty, Land Rights, and Recruiting
04/15/1795 Printed Document
Believed 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 …
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Notification of Hunting Party
03/09/1795 Typed Document
Speech expressing happiness with U.S. relations. Notification that hunters traveling to Grand Glaize plan to trade and kill/hunt.
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Letter to Lord Dorchester
05/23/1795 Printed Document
Notification that Wayne will shortly received reinforcements from Pittsburgh. Most are recruits from militia army. Additional recruits marching from New England, Maryland, and Virginia. Letters to …
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Letter Citation
01/31/1795 Cited letter or document
Cited in Wayne to Pickering, 04/07/1795; Pickering to Wayne, 04/25/1795.
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Letter Citation
01/19/1795 Cited letter or document
Cited in Pickering to Wayne, 04/25/1795.
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Land Rights and Indian Relations
06/29/1795 Printed Document
Discussed methods of recruiting, specifically veterans. Suggested temporary service contract to expedite recruiting. Discusses land rights and possibility of acquiring Indian lands with hope of …
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Indian Treaty, British Relations, Deceit
05/07/1795 Printed Document
Noted submission of letters and a treaty which he seemed to meet his approval. President advised that Wayne remain on his guard for a large contingency of Indians Mentioned the treachery of Pontiac …
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