Isaac Shelby
15 documents
Purchasing Cavalry Horses
Secretary Knox asks Colonel Shelby to assist in the purchase of horses for the cavalry.
The Isaac Shelby P.-Jacobs CollectionMilitia callup for frontier protection
General Wilkinson asks Governor Shelby of Kentucky for militia call up. Discusses pay and rations for militia.
Berthrong CollectionIndian Affairs in Kentucky
Secretary Knox discusses the protection of Kentucky; Indian warfare; and peace with Indians. Also mentions the militia; directs halt on aggression towards Indians; and discusses pay and rations of …
James Wilkinson PapersPrevention of French Aggression Against Spain
Aggression by French towards landholdings of Spanish along Mississippi discussed, U.S. peace with Spain authorized the use of military force to prevent French action.
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)Hostile Incursions of White Inhabitants
Knox warns that any hostile white incursions onto Indian lands north of the Ohio River must be prohibited as they would endanger the proposed treaty negotiations with the hostile Indians.
The Isaac Shelby PapersPay of the Kentucky Militia
As soon as the rolls come forward with proper evidence of the service of the Kentucky Militia, the obligations of the Secretary of War to Gov. Shelby will be discharged.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Pay of Sundry Troops in the Wilderness of Kentucky
Funds have been transmitted to Thomas Love, paymaster to the Kentucky Volunteers, for the pay of sundry troops stationed under Gov. Shelby's authority in the Wilderness of his State.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Pay for Kentucky Volunteers of 1793
The Secretary of War submits pay for troops under the authority of Isaac Shelby.
Henry Knox LettersLetter from the Secretary at War to the Governor of Kentucky
Wilderness of Kentucky is not adequately staffed by troops to serve as protectors to the safety of those traveling within the state boundary. Knox details the principles under which the military …
Miscellaneous File, 1800-1917. (RG94)Financial Reimbursement for State Expenses
The Secretary at War discusses the protection of the Kentucky frontier with Governor Shelby. Kentucky is seeking financial reimbursement from the federal government for military expenditures. …
Miscellaneous File, 1800-1917. (RG94)Accountability of Lieutenant Guillion
After examining the rolls of the detachment of militia under the command of Lieutenant Jeremiah Guillion, Howell concludes that Lieutenant Guillion is held accountable for the disbursal of pay …
The Isaac Shelby Papers
