Henry Lee
105 documents
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Major Rudulph's account
Mr. Rudulph on behalf of deceased brother has made application to Pierce for his arrears of pay in the case of Major Rudulph. Mr. Rudulph mentions that Major Rudulph lost his vouchers along with his …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853) -
States Charged with Expenses of Arms and Ammunition Issued to Militia
Militia and frontier protection; mentions state government and federal government responsibilities regarding the cost of arming citizens.
Charles Roberts Autograph Collection -
Reimbursement
General government approved of Virginia's calling up of militia to protect frontiers. Virginia will be reimbursed.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters -
Pay and Subsistence for Militia
General (Federal) government can only promise pay and subsistence for militia called up to protect frontier counties.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters -
On receipts for payments to the Scouts of Mason County
Peter Hagnar notifies Henry Lee that receipts for payments made to the Scouts of Mason County indicate an error.
Misc Collection -
Defense of the frontier
Secretary Knox writes that President Washington has directed him to assure Governor Lee of Virginia that he considers the United States responsible for the necessary expenses to defend the frontier. …
Henry Knox Papers -
Warrant Issued to State of Virginia
Warrant issued to Virginia to repay advances made by state, along with pay for Scouts employed by Harrison County.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters -
Various News Items
Treaty of Nashville with Chickasaws and Chocktaws was successful. Glov. Blount's official report yet to be received on the escape of Col. Hardin. Politics of France discussed.
Dreer Collection -
Temporary Nature of Frontier Defense
Noted use of state militia for protection of frontier should be temporary and any permanent measure must be enacted by Congress.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters -
Recommendations
Notification that letters of recommendation were received and resulted in several appointments. reimbursement for defense of Kentucky to arrive with next post.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters -
Protection of southern frontier of Virginia
Secretary Knox discusses with the Governor of Virginia the militia call up and pay, along with the protection of Virginia's frontier. President Washington will concur in every reasonable measure for …
Gilder Lehrman Collection. -
Protection of Frontier
Congress to discuss war and peace with Chiccamagas. Only defensive action by state to be taken in dealing with Indians.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters -
President's Opinion on Frontier Protection
Discussed President's opinion for protecting frontier using Block Houses and how to staff them. Updates on General Wayne.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters -
Politics and Indian Relations
Secretary Knox discusses details on interactions with the Indians, both peaceful and hostile, with the Governor of Virginia. Possibility of treaty and war.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters -
Peace and Politics with Frontier Indians
State of tranquility on frontier attributed to peaceful overtures made by U.S. towards Cherokees.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters -
Ordering of militia into service
Letter, directs movement of Washington District Militia to be dispatched to Miro district on Cumberland River under Brigadier General Roberston to put brigade into best possible state of defense.
Gilder Lehrman Collection. -
On the ordering out of militia
Letter, advises governor concerning militia. Will be paid promptly on the evidence being examined by War Department Accountant. Sums limited to those stipulated by Acts of Congress. Additional force …
Gilder Lehrman Collection. -
Notification of Pay Due Virginia
Money due Commonwealth of Virginia per report of Joseph Howell enclosed. Additional protection to frontier counties will be provided upon application.
Executive Communications -
No Expeditions to Indian Towns
No expeditions to Indian towns unless hostilities are expressed. Peace accord directed by Governor Blount with the Cherokees is believed to be successful.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters -
Militia to Protect Frontier
No requirements from Virginia's military for protection of frontier during the ensuing year. All protection to come from federal government.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters -
Military Movements and Peace with Indians
Militia ordered out by Governor of Virginia will be paid once the evidence has been reviewed by the Accountant. Riflemen are to meet at a rendezvous to be equipped and clothed. Cherokees peaceful …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters -
Letter Received
Letter received and will be passed along to the President.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
