George Washington

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Reports on the Recent Harmar Expedition
12/14/1790 Autograph Letter Signed
Knox encloses reports from Lieutenant Ebenezer Denny, Governor St. Clair, and Brigadier General Harmar about the recent western expedition, which includes a list of killed and wounded. He references a …
Alfred T. Goodman Papers
Reports on Harmar's Expedition against the Hostile Western Tribes
12/16/1790 Autograph Letter
Knox's letter to the President includes the General Orders from General Harmer's expedition against the hostile western Indians.
William Short Papers, Mm 77039891
Report on Foreign Affairs Regarding French, Spainish, and Dutch
10/17/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Indicates that France will support Spain. Reports that Lord Howe has been given orders to fight if there is a chance. Rumor that Sir Guy Carleton has returned to Quebec.
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Reply by Congress to President Washington
01/14/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Congress refers to accession of North Carolina to the constitution, agrees that one of most effectual means of preserving peace is to prepare for war, and because of this support Washington's …
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Regarding the resolutions of Congress: payments to officer and soldier claimants
05/28/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton voices objections of a serious and weighty nature to the resolutions of the two houses of Congress concerning certain arrears of pay due to the officers and soldiers of the lines of Virginia …
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Regarding purchases of lands; mutinies of militia; defeat of General Harmar's forces; Yazoo Battalion
09/25/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Asks for authority as agent of Yazoo company to purchase lands. Regarding trade and purchases with Choctaws, it would be better if O'Fallon had authority as general agent. Reports on the defeat of …
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Proposed Offensive Operation Against Indian Banditti
05/27/1790 Printed or published transcription/modern copy
Knox decides that defensive operations are not effective in preventing Indian depredations on the frontier. He proposes undertaking an offensive expedition against Indian "banditti." He emphasizes …
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Objections to Obtaining Land from the Wabash Indians
12/10/1790 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
Knox states his objections to St. Clair's proposal to obtain land from the Wabash Indians. He warns that, at this time, obtaining lands from the Wabash would give the people of Georgia, the Yazoo …
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Murder of a Creek Indian & Comparative Rank of Officers
09/08/1790 Letterbook
Knox forwards a letter to Washington from Governor Telfair that reports of a murder of a Creek Indian. Knox opines that Telfair appears to have taken appropriate measures. He also mentions issues of …
Letter Citation
11/10/1790 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
Cited in Washington to Knox, 11/19/1790. Knox informs Washington that no news of any material interest regarding Harmar's expedition is yet received. He expresses his anxiety over the lack of …
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Letter Citation
10/25/1790 Letter Signed
Cited in Washington to Knox, 11/04/1790. Knox informs Washington that he has yet to receive any news of consequence pertaining to Harmar's Western expedition. He notifies the President that …
Citations
Knox submits revised militia plan to Washington
01/18/1790 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
Secretary of War Henry Knox submits to President Washington the revised militia plan. Knox hopes the plan will assist in erecting adequate defenses. Posed question regarding a military supported by …
Henry Knox Papers
Knox Sends Washington Birthday Wishes
02/11/1790 Autograph Letter Signed
Elaborate birthday wishes to President.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Intelligence Report on Relations between Spain and Britain
09/23/1790 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, mentions war averted between Great Britain and Spain. Newspapers confirm intelligence.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Impending War Between Britain and France
10/17/1790 Autograph Letter Signed
Hamilton speculates on the evidence of impending war between Britain and France.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
General Statement of Indian Policy
01/04/1790 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
In a comprensive statement of Indian policies, Knox discusses the cost of war and peace with the Indian Nations along the Southwestern frontier. He speculates on the size of an army necessary to …
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Court of Spain accedes to right of navigation on Mississippi
09/21/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Through Dr. Craigie and Mr. Daniel Parker, Hamilton reports that Mr. De Miranda has conversed with the Marquis Del Campo, Spanish Minister to Great Britain, that the Court of Spain has acceded to the …
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Unsuccessful Negotiations with the Northwest Indians
12/26/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox's report to President Washington regarding attempts to reach a peace agreement with the northwest Indians and, having failed to reach an such an agreement, the preparations for the campaign …
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St. Clair's Complaints
09/16/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox informs the President of General St. Clair's complaints about General Butler's and the quartermaster's absenses and the lack of authority of the contractor to purchase the horses needed for the …
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Speech of Seneca Chiefs to the President
01/10/1791 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
Cornplanter and other Seneca chiefs make their plea to the President to restore some of the land fraudulently taken from them by the Treaty of Fort Stanwix.
Sale of Indian Land must be approved by the General Government, Etc.
01/22/1791 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
Amidst a discussion of a number of other matters, Knox enunciates the principle that no sale of Indian land can be negotiated without the prior approval of the General Government and argues for an …
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Response of the Senate to Washington's Message
10/31/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The Senate's reponse to Washington's message of 10/15/1791 in which they express their satisfaction with the welfare and progress of the nation, with particular regard for the success of the campaign …
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Reports Travels of Colonel Proctor to the Western Indians
06/08/1791 Autograph Letter Signed
Reports activity of Colonel Proctor and his journey to the Western Indians, requiring an escort from the Six Nations. Describes mode of journey along rivers and lakes. Reports efforts of Cornplanter …
Alfred T. Goodman Papers
Reports on Failed 1791 Campaign against the Northwestern Indians
12/26/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox sends Washington two reports related to the failed 1791 campaign against the northwestern Indians. The first report deals with the efforts to negotiate peace and the preparations for the campaign …
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Report on the Treaty with the Cherokees, Etc.
08/08/1791 Letter Signed
Knox encloses Governor Blount's report on the treaty with the Cherokees and submits copies of the instructions and letters to St. Clair, Butler, Hodgdon, Scott, and the Kentucky Board.
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