Arthur St. Clair
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08/18/1788 Cited letter or documentLetter, Citation only Cited in St. Clair to Knox, 09/02/1788, St. Clair to Knox 09/02/1788.
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08/03/1788 Cited letter or documentLetter, Citation only Cited in St. Clair to Knox, 08/17/1788.
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07/20/1788 Cited letter or documentLetter, Citation only Cited in St. Clair to Knox, 08/17/1788.
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07/04/1788 Cited letter or documentLetter, Citation only Cited in St. Clair to Knox, 17/16/1788, and St. Clair to Knox, 09/02/1788.
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06/23/1788 Cited letter or documentLetter, Citation only Cited in Knox To St. Clair, 07/07/1788.
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[Additional Instructions to the Governor of the Territory North West of the River Ohio relative to the Treaty to be Held with the Western Indians in Pursuance of the Resolutions passed by Congress of October Last]
07/02/1788 Author's Letterbook CopyAdditional directions to Governor directing him to secure an advantageous boundary for the United States using additional money provided.
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Request for information in order to settle accounts
09/19/1789 Copy of Signed DocumentIn order for settlement to take place, Howell requests the accounts of the officers from the first raising of their companies to the time of each settlement. Asks for details regarding recruiting, …
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Request for estimate of expenses for treating with Wabash Indians
06/12/1789 Copy of Signed DocumentRequest for estimate of expenses for treating with Wabash Indians. Asks for one estimate of contingent expenses such as subsistence and presents in order to conciliate Indians to peace; other estimate …
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On the Secretary of War and bout of rheumatick fever
01/31/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentWilliam Knox informs St. Clair that his brother, the Secretary of War, is ill with rheumatick fever.
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On the convening of congress; reference to Brant and his Mohawks
01/19/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentKnox reports that still there is no congress, although it is expected to convene 1 February. Hopes for favorable intelligence. Has learned that most of the tribes except Brandt [Mohawk leader Joseph …
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Indian Attacks
10/04/1789 DocumentDetailed account of Indian attacks.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [1A-F2] (RG46)- No image
Illness of Secretary of War; proceedings from Virginia
01/31/1789 Copy of documentWilliam Knox writes on behalf of his brother, the Secretary of War, who has a severe rheumatick fever and cannot write. Governor of Virginia has forwarded proceedings and he transmits copy of letter …
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Illness of Secretary of War and correspondence
02/16/1789 Copy of Signed DocumentWilliam Knox hopes correspondence will be at office previous to departure of the next Pittsburg mail.
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Expeditions against the Indians
12/19/1789 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedKnox expresses Washington's expectation that no expeditions shall be undertaken against the northwestern Indians without the express approval of the governor of the territory and the commanding …
Peter Force, Series 9. William A. Atlee, Mm 78011312.- No image
Capricious conduct of Indians; need to avoid war; assembly of congress
01/05/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentNotes that capricious conduct of Indians must give great anxiety. Is persuaded that St. Clair will do everything on his part to avoid a war. There is a greater prospect that Congress of seven states …
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Capricious Conduct of Indians, Etc .
01/05/1789 Copy of Signed DocumentNotes that capricious conduct of Indians must give great anxiety. Is persuaded that St. Clair will do everything on his part to avoid a war. There is a greater prospect that Congress of seven states …
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Act of Congress Calling for Militia Defense of the Western Territory
10/06/1789 Letter SignedExtract of a letter from George Washington to Arthur St. Clair, Governor of the Territory of the United States northwest of Ohio, and Superintendent of Indian Affairs for the Northwestern District. …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Suggestions to Build Post Near Miami Village
09/12/1790 Document SignedSuggestions made by St. Clair taken under consideration by Knox and President Washington, subsequent ideas relative to establishing military posts northwest of the Ohio river discussed. Influence of …
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}
Revocation of Authorization to Use Scouts
07/20/1790 Contemporary Copy of LetterHenry Knox informs Arthur St. Clair that authority to call out scouts to protect the frontiers from possible Indian hostilities has been revoked by the government, in favor of the use of rangers.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Request for Opinion on Scouts and Rangers Protection of Counties
08/24/1790 Autograph Letter Signedknox requested St. Clair to comment on the expedition to frontier, discipline of troops, and the ability to protect the outlying counties.
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Regarding French colony on the Scioto
05/19/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentHamilton discusses the establishment of a French colony on the Scioto, headed by John Joseph de Barth. This is within the limits of the Manasseh Cutler and Winthrop Sargent purchase. Hamilton …
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On war between England and Spain; presence of Arnold at Detroit; attacks on Major Beatty; Alexander McGillivray and Creek Chiefs' visit to New York
07/20/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentReports that England desires war with Spain. Possible that English will attempt to obtain New Orleans and Floridas. Rumor that [Benedict?] Arnold has been to Detroit, having reviewed the militia. …
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