Arthur St. Clair

144 documents

Collection and transfer of funds
04/29/1784 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Council upon St. Clair to expedite the collection and transfer of funds. Council, upon considering the exhausted state of the Treasury, and that the public exigencies were such as to call for an …
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Regarding rations
10/07/1786 Letterbook
The Commissioner of Army Accounts informs General St. Clair that his rations have been attended to.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
10/06/1786 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Letter to General St. Clair from the Commissioner of Army Accounts and Paymaster General. Pierce was appointed by Congress for settling the pay accounts of the Revolutionary War Army.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Respecting lands due to the late army
04/26/1787 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox refers to incessant inquiries respecting lands due to the late army, and the rendering of justice to the late military servants. The army is convinced that had Congress possessed the ability, …
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Requests Appointment of Josiah Harmar as Brigadier General
07/30/1787 Copy of document
Presents case before Congress for Lieut. Col. Josiah Harmar, the commanding officer for troops on the Ohio. Has had honorable conduct for the past 3 years with great discipline and economy. Explains …
Alfred T. Goodman Papers
Request for debt to be absolved
02/27/1787 Author's Letterbook Copy
Pierce asks the President of Congress, Arthur St. Clair, to absolve him of the loss of $570 in 1783 which somehow was misplaced while George Reid was in charge of the Office of Accounts in …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
On the disposition of the savages and usurpation of public lands by armed men
04/16/1787 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox relays report from Colonel Harmar at Fort Pitt. Harmar is touring posts on Ohio River. Has had conferences with General Butler. Matters seem to bear a more favorable aspect with savages than …
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Letter to the President of Congress
03/27/1787 Author's Letterbook Copy
Asks the President of Congress, Arthur St. Clair, to provide Congressional guidance as to how aggressively his office should handle the business of calling to account Army personnel who still have …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Letter from Colonel Josiah Harmar
08/01/1787 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox transmits letter to Congress from Colonel Josiah Harmar with enclosure containing propositions by Mr. J.C. Symmes relative to settlement on Wabash River.
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Instructions to the Governor of Territory of United States Northwest of Ohio River relative to an Indian Treaty in the Northern Department
1787 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
St. Clair is instructed to examine temper of Indian Tribes in Northern Indian Department. If hostile, and if treaty is required, hold a general one with all the tribes, in conjunction with …
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Arthur St. Clair's appointment to government of Western Territory and Josiah Harmar's promotion to brevet Brigadier General
11/25/1787 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Harmar congratulates Arthur St. Clair for his appointment to the government of the Western Territory [northwest of the Ohio River]. Reports that Congress has honored Harmar with brevet commission to …
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Resolve of Congress and Proclamation, dated 1 September 1788
09/04/1788 Autograph Document
Clerk William Knox transmits Resolve of Congress and Proclamation, both dated 1 September 1788. Encloses ten copies; intended for extensive circulation.
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Resolution of Congress dated 12 August 1788, and extension of Superintendent Indian Affairs Northern District
08/18/1788 Autograph Letter
William Knox sends resolution of Congress dated 12 August 1788. Also encloses copy of Secretary of War letter with resolve continuing Superintendent Indian Affairs Northern District in office for two …
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Regarding the dispositions of the Northern and Western Indians as stated by St. Clair
07/21/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The dispositions of the Northern and Western Indians as stated by St. Clair will require great address in order to render them friendly to United States. Refers to Acts of Congress of 2 July. Congress …
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Papers respectiong disposition of affairs on the Ohio River and Northwest
07/07/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox transmits letter from Governor of Western Territory with message from Wyandots, Ottawas, and Chippawas, delivered by Captain Coon; a letter from Superintendent Indian Affairs, Northern District, …
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08/18/1788
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Peter Force - St. Clair Papers.
Knox expresses chagrin that the Indians have postponed their meeting
12/08/1788 Printed Document
Knox expresses chagrin that the Indians have postponed their meeting. He notes that it is in the best interests of the United States to avoid an Indian war and points out that the British officers …
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Express from Colonel Joseph Brant, head of Five Nations
07/18/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Brant will arrive at Pittsburg in a few days with his people, on the way to Muskingum. Wishes not to send Nicholson, as he will prove useful at present location.
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Decision to continue in office the superintendent of Indian Affairs for the Northern District; Creek concurrence in Treaty
08/01/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox reports that Congress has thought it proper to to continue in office the superintendent of Indian Affairs for the Northern District for two months. Alexander McGillivray, Chief of Creeks, and the …
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Attack at Falls of Muskingum; measures by General Assembly regarding defence of frontier
09/09/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Muhlenberg acknowledges receiving account of attack on troops at Falls of Muskingum. General Assembly will meet on business regarding defense of frontiers; expresses hope that measures will be adopted …
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Arrival of different chiefs at Detroit River and endeavors of Colonel Brant, Chief of Mohawks
07/14/1788 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Eighty chiefs of different tribes met at Detroit River. Are waiting arrival of Colonel Brant and Chiefs of Five Nations with anxiety. Possibility that Brant, chief of Mohawks is endeavoring to form …
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Appropriation of Twenty Thousand Dollars
07/03/1788 Printed or published letter
Knox notifies St. Clair that Congress has appropriated an additional $20,000 for his use and emphasizes Congress's dependance upon him to quiet the disturbances among the Indians.
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12/20/1788
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Peter Force - St. Clair Papers.
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10/05/1788 Cited letter or document
Letter, Citation only Cited in Knox to St. Clair, 12/18/1789.
Citations
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09/15/1788
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Peter Force - St. Clair Papers.