George Clinton
27 documents
Status of New York's Recruiting Efforts
Knox wants to be informed of the measures being taken by the state of New York to raise the proportion of troops authorized by the Act of Congress of the 12th of April 1785. These troops are needed …
Henry Knox PapersIncreasing the Size of the Army
Letter, encloses act that increases size of army to 2040 noncommissioned officers and privates.
George Clinton Papers A0142Payment of Invalids
Invalids unpaid, requested a return of arrearages due the Invalids.
George Clinton LettersTreating with the Six Nations
Knox discusses treating with the Six Nations and State government and laws respecting Indian affairs. He alludes to the planned embassy to the Western Indians.
Timothy Pickering PapersRegulating the Military Establishment
Letter, directs recruits for Continental army service.
Thomas C. Bright Autograph CollectionIndian Wars
Knox informs Governor Clinton that it seems likely that the Indian tribes northwest of the Ohio will unite against the United States. The President wants to avoid a war with the Indians, and the …
Governor George Clinton Papers, Circular Letters and Letterbook of Official Correspondence and ProclamationsIndian Relations
Indian relations and peace keeping efforts.
Governor George Clinton Papers, Circular Letters and Letterbook of Official Correspondence and ProclamationsShip Capture
Action relative to ship taken by French Frigate [burned fragment, in large part illegible].
Governor George Clinton Papers, Circular Letters and Letterbook of Official Correspondence and ProclamationsPrizes
Policy toward prizes taken by belligerent nations; discusses foreign affairs; discusses maritime boundaries.
Governor George Clinton Papers, Circular Letters and Letterbook of Official Correspondence and ProclamationsPrizes
Discusses the issue of prizes, governor of "this state" acted in accordance with Neutrality Act.
Governor George Clinton Papers, Circular Letters and Letterbook of Official Correspondence and ProclamationsForeign Policy
Letter, discusses policy concerning prizes allegedly taken with the limits of the protection of the United States.
Governor George Clinton Papers, Circular Letters and Letterbook of Official Correspondence and ProclamationsEmployment of Privateers
Policy toward commissioning of privateers [burned fragment, illegible in large part].
Governor George Clinton Papers, Circular Letters and Letterbook of Official Correspondence and ProclamationsDetained Frigate
Discusses case of prize taken by French Frigate.
Governor George Clinton Papers, Circular Letters and Letterbook of Official Correspondence and ProclamationsBritish Ship claimed as prize
Letter, discusses policy toward the British ship 'Republican' claimed as a prize by the French in the port of New York.
Governor George Clinton Papers, Circular Letters and Letterbook of Official Correspondence and ProclamationsArms for Vessels
Describes new rules concerning the fitting and arming of ships by belligerent nations in ports or harbors of the United States.
Governor George Clinton Papers, Circular Letters and Letterbook of Official Correspondence and Proclamations
