Arthur St. Clair
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Instructions to General St. Clair
Post near the Miami Village is an intimidation tactic against aggression by Indians. Knox presumed the post would be a source of jealousy for British officers in neighboring territory, advised …
Archive Reports 1891Defensive Measures Along the Northwestern Territory
Secretary Knox believes that the defense of the frontiers demands instant attention and asks about defensive measures being taken in Kentucky, Muskinghum and Galliapolis, and Pittsburgh.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Letter Citation
Cited in St. Clair to Knox, 99/99/1793. Copy of letter from Knox to governor of Northwestern Territory enclosed, President requested St. Clair follow instructions to governor of Kentucky as if it was …
FO 5/5 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.Knox advises St.Clair of the political importance of preserving peace
Letter, directs St. Clair to avoid white aggression against Indians while treaty negotiations are ongoing.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Designs of Frenchmen to excite military enterprise against possessions of Spain
Letter from Secretary Knox to the Governor of Northwest Territory. Mentions letter from Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson regarding designs of Frenchmen attempting to excite some military enterprise …
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)Letter from the Secretary at War
Timothy Pickering forwards a letter to Governor St. Clair. The enclosed letter is from St. Clair's daughter.
Misc CollectionConcerning rumors of western secession
McHenry advises the Governor of the Northwest Territory on rumors of western secession.
James McHenry PapersAffirming Arthur St. Clair's Position in the Northwest Territory
McHenry confirms St. Clair's official position with Indian affairs in the Northwest territory, and states he expects St. Clair to personally attend the investigation into the murder of two Indians at …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with General St.Clair
William Simmons informs General Arthur St. Clair that failure to settle his account with haste will result in placing his name among the delinquents.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Vouchers needed at the War Office
Requests that St. Clair provide his vouchers for money received from the War Office for "the use of the Indian Department" so that Simmons can close his account
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Charges on Accountant Office books; request for vouchers of expenditures received by Indian Dept.
Simmons tells Governor St. Clair that he stands charged on the books for the sum of $850.00 paid on account of the Indian Department. Simmons notes that in pursuance with a resolution of the House of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Relations with the Northwestern Tribes
Mc Henry discusses in some detail relations with the northwestern Indians and refuses to consider a reassessment of the lines established by the Treaty of Greenville which a number of Indian chiefs …
Timothy Pickering PapersManagement of Indian Relations in Western Territories
Orders on how to interact with Indians that respect the treaty signed regarding borders and hunting grounds. Protocol of an Indian Agent outlined.
Draper MSS-Kentucky PapersComplaint Against the Chickasaw
The Chiefs of the Shawnee complain to St. Clair about the behavior of the Chickasaw. They claim that the Chickasaw are breaking the peace and troubling the Shawnee chiefs, women, and children. They …
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