George Washington

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Report on the Council with the Hostile Western Tribes
12/06/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox reports to the President on the council held between the chiefs of the Six Nations and the chiefs of the hostile western tribes.
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Regarding Court of Inquiry & Resignation of General St. Clair
03/31/1792 Autograph Signed Draft
Discusses a proposed investigation of St. Clair's conduct, which cannot occur; also mentions St. Clair's prior decision to retire from the army once the inquiry had taken place, and why he has …
Joshua Humphreys Correspondence
Recommendations Regarding the Cherokees
01/17/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox reports to Washington on the visit of a delegation of Cherokees and his recommendations regarding their requests for the removal of white intruders upon their lands and additional compensation …
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Prospects for Peace in the Northwest
05/15/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox informs Washington that the meeting with the Cherokees went well although the Indians complained about the behavior of the frontier settlers. So far, the prospects for peace in the northwest …
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Principles for Calling Up the Militia, Etc.
04/21/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox submits a draft to Washington of a letter to Governor William Blount in which principles are discussed regarding calling up the militia to protect the frontier and expressing the approval of the …
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Presidential Proclamation to Quell Insurrection
09/09/1792 Printed Document
Opposition to law putting a duty on distilled spirits in Pittsburgh, Hamilton advised government quickly suppress all disorderly conduct. Requests President issue a proclamation, and discussed the …
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Negotiations with the Chiefs of the Five Nations
03/21/1792 Autograph Draft Letter Signed
Pickering discusses the negotiations with the Chiefs of the Five Nations when it will be impressed on them the importance of learning husbandry and other important arts connected with it.
Timothy Pickering Papers
Letter to the President of the United States
09/16/1792 Autograph Letter
Letter from the Secretary of War to the President of the United States. Discusses visitors to Mount Vernon along with affairs in France.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Letter to the President of the United States
03/26/1792 Document
St Clair thanks Washington for the honor of the appointment as Commander of the Army in the last campaign. He declines any further appointment as a commander due to declining health. St. Clair wants …
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Letter Citation
10/27/1792 Cited letter or document
Cited in Knox to Lee, 11/03/1792.
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Letter Citation
08/11/1792 Cited letter or document
Cited in Washington to Knox, 08/22/1792.
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Letter Citation
07/21/1792 Cited letter or document
Cited in Knox to Washington, 07/28/1792.
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Letter Citation
02/29/1792 Cited letter or document
Cited in Knox to Harrison, 04/07/1792.
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Knox writes to Washington about Mr. Penn
09/29/1792 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, Knox informs Washington that Penn was well received.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Knox Recommends Medicine for Washington's Nephew
08/31/1792 Autograph Letter Signed
Discusses medicine for Washington's nephew. Hopes that antipertussis may the same beneficial effect on his nephew as it has had in many other cases. He sends by Mr. Seagrove, express, two more …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Knox informs Washington of St.Clair's arrival
01/22/1792 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, mentions St. Clair's return.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Knox forwards letter from Pinkney to Washington
03/17/1792 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, encloses letter for General Pinckney.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Knox discusses Captain Scott with President Washington
12/15/1792 Letter, Type Undetermined
Letter, discusses Captain Scott's papers. His discretion for the object cannot be depended upon. Submits letter from Major General Wayne.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Indian Relations
08/16/1792 Autograph Letter Signed
Questions accuracy of intelligence on prisoners, will transmit all reports from Wilkinson and Putnam to Anthony Wayne. Hostile Indians to concede to peace treaty with United States. Affairs in …
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House Response to the Annual Message
11/12/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The Speaker of the House explains the response of the House of Representatives to the President's annual message.
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Cover Letter
02/24/1792 Autograph Letter Signed
Arthur St. Clair refers to an enclosed letter on an unnamed subject. Letter is very veiled, and one cannot guess at the reference he is alluding to.
Arthur St. Clair - MSS9 480 RM - MSS9 479 RM - MSS9 211 RM
Complaints about Captain Olivar
07/05/1792 Extract of Letter
James Seagrove - Indian agent in the Southern Department - states that General McGillivray has removed himself from the Creek land, and that he has been replaced by an agent of the Spanish, Captain …
Henry Knox Papers
Arsenals and military stores
10/14/1792 Autograph Letter Signed
Largely illegible document from Secretary Knox to President Washington. Describes the status of arsenals and military stores.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Act of Session Regarding Supply of Provisions
08/10/1792 Typed Document
Assurances that Treasury will supply all necessary items for the army. Details on new system of dispersal, documentation, payment; and reimbursement.
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Your Watchful Solicitude for the Welfare of the Nation
12/10/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Adams expresses the satisfaction of the Senate on the President's unanimous re-election as well as his emphasis on the importance of maintaining American neutrality as regards the war between the …
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