Beverley Randolph
50 documents
Indian Attacks
Discussed types of depredations committed by the Shawnee and Cherokee banditti and notified Randolf of presidential authorization for the governor of the Western Territories to capture the offenders. …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersFurther Protection Offered to Russell County, Virginia
Extract of letter from Henry Knox authorizingVirginia's governor, Beverley Randolph, to organize militia for the purpose of protecting Russell County from Indian hostilities.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Explanation of Expedition to the Shawnees
Discussion of protection of Russell County with the President. The President is anxious that an expedition to the Indians be completed properly and successfully, without need for repetition. Refers to …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersEnclosed Letters
Letters from Judge Innes and others to be forwarded.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersEnclosed Letter to Governor of Virginia
In absence of Sec. of War, Stagg enclosed letter from him to Randolph.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersEnclosed Appointments
Appointments of John Steele and Thomson Leayres. Locations of officers given. Request to forward the letters.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersDocuments for William Blount
Enclosed documents for Blount, new governor of territory ceded by North Carolina. Details of location included. Includes proclamations by President Washington concerning Indian treaties.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersCurrent Plans for the Protection of the Frontiers
Henry Knox, Secretary of War, informs Virginia's governor, Beverley Randolph, of the current plans for protecting the frontiers, including a proposed expedition of continental troops and county …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Current List of Invalid Pensioners
Knox thanks Randolph for an up to date copy of the list of Virginia's invalid pensioners. Payments will be made at Richmond, not at Bermuda Hundred as stated in the advertisement. Sends a copy of a …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersCampaign Against Wabash Indians
St. Clair's plan for campaign against Wabash approved by President, all materials afforded. Jealousy among militia and regular troops and consequences outlined. It is thought proper for political …
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}Authority to Call Up Scouts
Copies of letters giving authority to Lieutenants of Harrison, Randolph, Ohio, Monongahalia, and Kenhawa counties to call up scouts for the temporary protection of the settlers. Proof of United …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersStatus of Offensive Troops
Troops will rendezvous at Fort Washington for offensive action North-West of the Ohio River. Requests input from Randolf to increase efficiency of calling up troops from Virginia.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersProtection of Frontiers
Federal government to pay for militia to protect frontier counties.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersPension of Willis Wilson
Thanks Randolph for forwarding a letter to Governor Blount. Discusses the commutation and pension of W. Wilson.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersInformation on Frontiers Addressed by Congress
Papers presented to Congress. Congress to decide on action to protect frontier.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersEnclosed Letter from President Regarding Protection of Frontier
Letter addresses County Lieutenants ability to maintain authority over rangers called into service for the protection of the frontier. Details on locations and names.
Executive CommunicationsDefense of Russell County
Request for militia to protect Russell County. Rations to be furnished by a Cherokee.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersConfidential Information on Act by Congress
Enclosed act to be passed by Congress in near future, requests confidentiality. Notified Randolf that the President authorized an expedition against the Wabash Indians to protect frontier.
Executive CommunicationsAuthorization to Call Up Militia
President authorized use of militia for protection of Virginia frontier from hostile Indians. Details on employment, rations, etc.
Executive CommunicationsAssembly of troops to combat Northwest Indians
Three thousand levies are to be assembled in July for offensive expedition against Indians. Until that time, troops will be used to protect the frontier. Provides details on how the levies should be …
Executive CommunicationsSeparation of Military and Civil Authority
Inquiry into William Preston's interference with Congressional representative election. Requests additional details to be taken under oath.
Executive CommunicationsRecovering Three Captured Negro Men
Jefferson discusses three Negro men that have been captured by Indians and whether or not they can be recovered. He observes that it is not a question of whether they are slave or free but whether …
Thomas Jefferson Papers
