George Washington

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Enclosed letters
12/13/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Knox encloses letters to President Washington from Governor William Blount of Southwest Territory, Lieutenant Colonel Gaither, and Constant Freeman.
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Enclosed letters
10/17/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Knox encloses copies of two letters received from Governor William Blount of the Southwest Territory, along with letters from Major Isaac Craig and Alexander Macomb of New York.
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Enclosed letter from Governor Blount
12/11/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Knox encloses a letter to President Washington from Governor William Blount of Southwest Territory.
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Enclosed dispatches
12/11/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Knox submits to President Washington the enclosed dispatches just received from Governor William Blount of Southwest Territory
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Draft of letter to Governor Blount
12/29/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Knox submits a draft of a letter to Governor William Blount of Southwest Territory. According to Knox, the situation of the Mero District - facing Indian attacks - demands instant provisions …
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Dissatisfaction with Arrangements Surrounding Settlement at Presqu'ile
07/22/1794 Letter Signed
Mifflin writes that he is transmitting all documents pertaining to Pennsylvania's title to land supposedly bought from the Six nations, for use in upcoming negotiations in a dispute over the same. …
Andrew Ellicot Papers, Mm 75019679.
Disruptions from the Whiskey Rebellion
08/21/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Hamilton writes the President with concerns of sending sums of money for two months of pay to the troops under General Charles Scott, in light of the ongoing Whiskey Rebellion. Not only may …
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Disposition of Militia from New Jersey & Pennsylvania
10/23/1794 Letter Signed
Hamilton reports on the disposition of two detachments of militia the need for which is in dispute. [Whiskey Rebellion]
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Continuing the Expedition
10/25/1794 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Hamilton discusses the expedition's progress as it arrives in Berlin, Pennsylvania. [Whiskey Rebellion]
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Communication from Pennsylvania Governor
09/04/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Hamilton requests that President Washington send him communication from Thomas Mifflin, governor of Pennsylvania, containing imputations on the conduct of the officers of the United States …
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Commander at Fort Franklin
08/12/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Hamilton asks the President whether it would be advisable to put the garrison of Fort Franklin under the command of Thomas Butler. States that an attack from the Indians appears improbable
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Collision of State and Federal Jurisdictions
06/14/1794 Letter Signed
In response to President Washington's suspension thereof, Governor Mifflin makes his case for the establishment of a town at Presque Isle as necessary for the defense of the western frontier of …
William Irvine Papers
Cabinet Meeting on the Whiskey Rebellion
08/05/1794 Printed Document
Secretaries Hamilton and Knox recommend that President Washington meet with them tomorrow morning on the topic of the Whiskey Rebellion. Secretaries Randolph and Bradford are not in town, and so will …
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Army In Motion Homeward, Etc.
11/19/1794 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Hamilton observes that the sundry units of the Army are returning to their homes in Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The judiciary continues to interrogate the prisoners apprehended …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Apprehending Suspects from the insurgency
11/15/1794 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Hamilton names those who have been apprehended for their part in the insurgency in western Pennsylvania and one who has escaped. He believes that a permanent military presence will be required in the …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Application of Money to St. Domingo
04/22/1794 Printed Document
Washington's Cabinet advises the President to apply the remainder of the money, given by law to the indigent of St. Domingo, to the furnishing of several vessels now bound thither from different parts …
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Abandonment of the Territory of the State
07/15/1794 Letter Signed
Governor Mifflin expresses his strong objections to the abandonment of a great portion of the territory of his State to the Six Nations of Indians as provided for by the Council held at Fort Le Beouf.
William Irvine Papers
Requested Furlough for Captain Dale
03/14/1795 Contemporary Copy of Letter Signed
Pickering requests a furlough for Captain Dale with the understanding that Dale will return from China in time to take command of his frigate. Captain Barry and Captain Truxton are engaged to provide …
Timothy Pickering Papers
Recommends Samuel Chase as Chief Justice
06/13/1795 Autograph Letter Signed
Recommends Samuel Chase as chief justice in the judicial department. He has demonstrated great patriotism.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Proposed Visit of Indian Chiefs
05/16/1795 Printed Document
Pickering forwards a letter from Governor St. Clair regarding the proposed visit by chiefs of some of the Western Tribes, which Pickering thinks ought to be postponed. He is concerned about the …
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Proposed Peace b/w Creek and Chickasaw Nations
09/11/1795 Printed Document
Southwestern Territory is at peace according to letter from Gov. Blount. Notification that Gen. Robertson will go to Chickasaw Nation and notify them of Creeks intention of peace and request for …
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Peace and Trade Routes
12/12/1795 Printed Document
Satisfied to hear that the war with Indians tribes is coming to a close, and treaties with Algiers and Spain concluded with more secure trade routes. Assurances Congress will assist in every way to …
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On granting a furlough to Captain Richard Dale
03/14/1795 Letterbook
Regarding Captain Dale furlough to China, Pickering says that it is solicitous to retain in the public service so inestimable an office as Captain Dale, that in order to save the service from injury, …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Offer to Chickasaw Nation
08/16/1795 Printed Document
Maj. Colbert will not communicate with Chickasaws until he hears directly from the President regarding an offer to be made to the Indian Nation. Draft of ratification of treaty, requests …
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Letter Submitted for Approval
03/24/1795 Printed Document
Enclosed draft of letter to Gov. Blount. Approval submitted by Wolcott, Bradford, and Randolph.
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