Arthur St. Clair

144 documents

Letter Citation
08/22/1791 Cited letter or document
Cited in Knox to St. Clair, 09/29/1791.
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Letter Citation
07/08/1791 Cited letter or document
Cited in Knox to St. Clair, 08/04/1791.
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06/13/1791 Cited letter or document
Cited in St. Clair to Knox, 06/23/1791.
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Late Arrival of Newman, Recommendation of Nephew
09/01/1791 Copy of Signed Document
Requests from last letter to be attended to by Knox, submission of nephew's name to List for consideration.
Archive Reports 1891
Instructions to Major General St. Clair
03/21/1791 Extract
Extracts from the instructions to Major General St. Clair respecting the expedition against the western Indians.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Infestation of Predatory Indians, Etc.
05/26/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The western frontier of Pennsylvania is infested with Indians but the arrival of troops should push them further west. Although there is a deficiency of regular troops that same is not true of levies. …
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Fill Out the Companies with Levies
09/29/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox expresses his hope that St. Clair is successful in filling the personnel needs of the first and second regiments and that the garrisons will be properly provisioned.
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Extradition of the Accused by the State of Virginia
03/29/1791 Printed transcription/modern copy of letter
Regarding the murder of the Indians at Beaver Creek, Knox recommends that an inquiry by the proper magistrates should begin immediately and the appropriate legal steps taken to demand that the accused …
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Employment for Mr. Mentelle
04/22/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Mr. Mentelle has been recommended by the Consul of France in Philadelphia for service as a volunteer. Understanding that there is no establishment for volunteers, Knox advises General St. Clair to …
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Duplicates of Knox's and Butler's Letters
09/09/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Chief Clerk John Stagg sends duplicates of two letters to General St. Clair.
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Discussion of various matters
12/02/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox provides St. Clair with a detailed account of personnel matters and pay, provisioning, troop movements, recruiting, developments with the southern Indians, weather. St. Clair is Governor of …
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Directions for Constructing Shot to be Used in Cannons,Muskets, and Rifles
08/18/1791 Copy of Signed Document
Using Jacob Keeper's powder, Knox gave instructions for constructing shot for arms when the pre-made 5 inch shells were not available.
Archive Reports 1891
COPY: Enclosed Letters and Extracts from Pickering
07/28/1791 Copy of Signed Document
In Secretary of War's absence, Stagg transmitted letters from Pickering who was in the process of negotiating a peace with the hostile Indians.
Archive Reports 1891
Campaign against Northwest Indians
03/21/1791 Contemporary Copy of Letter Signed
Knox writes St. Clair - Governor of Northwest Territory - regarding the government's Indian policies in the territory northwest of the Ohio River and the forthcoming campaign against the hostile …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Brightening the Chain with the Five Nations, Etc.
04/21/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
General St. Clair discusses the preparations for the "coming contest" against the hostile western Indians including the actions being taken to strengthen the alliance with the Five Nations.
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Brandt's Mission of Peace, Etc.
06/16/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox reports on the status of sundry troops and supplies as well as the mission of Joseph Brandt to be establish peace between the Western Indians and the United States.
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Assurances of Justice
03/28/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox stresses the need to assure the Seneca Chiefs that the murderers of the friendly Indians will be brought to justice and that liberal compensation for the loss of property will be provided to the …
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Appointment of Knox as Major General, Commander of Troops on Frontier
03/21/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Official appointment of Knox as Major General with general instructions for his duties on the frontier. Just and liberal peace with Indians, avoid war.
Archive Reports 1891
Appoint George Demelar to be an Ensign
10/20/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox orders St. Clair to find out about a young surveyor named George Demelar [Demlar] and if Demelar's character is satisfactory, appoint him an ensign in the infantry. This is in response to a …
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Aid in Protecting the Frontier
08/03/1791 Autograph Letter Signed
General Butler reports on the additional forces and stores that are enhancing his ability to protect the frontier.
Samuel Hodgdon Letters
Adjournment Until Tomorrow
09/22/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The president of the Court of Inquiry informs General St. Clair that, in response to his letter, they have adjourned until the following day.
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Additional Forces for the Western Campaign
05/05/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox reports on the progress of the enlistment of additional forces for the upcoming campaign. He warns that the United States does not have the resources to provide rations for the women and children …
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Acts of Violence Against the Friendly Indians
04/19/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox decries the act of violence against friendly Indians by Major Gutrie and his party of militia which may provoke the Sencas to turn against the United States. If Gutrie was called into service by …
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Washington is unable to satisfy St.Clair's request for official exoneration
03/28/1792 Autograph Letter Signed
Washington informs St.Clair that a dearth of high ranking officers prohibits the establishment of a court of inquiry. Washington asks St.Clair to cooperate fully with his successor.
Huntington Mss
Payment for St. Clair's horses killed during the Expedition of November 4, 1792
1792 Document Signed
General Arthur St. Clair documents the horses killed during the fighting with the Indians of November 4th, 1792. Three horses killed were his private property. Losses amounted to $600. One horse was …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367