Isaac Shelby
15 documents

Purchasing Cavalry Horses
05/11/1792 Letter SignedSecretary Knox asks Colonel Shelby to assist in the purchase of horses for the cavalry.
The Isaac Shelby P.-Jacobs Collection
Militia callup for frontier protection
08/25/1792 Letter SignedGeneral Wilkinson asks Governor Shelby of Kentucky for militia call up. Discusses pay and rations for militia.
Berthrong Collection
Indian Affairs in Kentucky
07/12/1792 Letter SignedSecretary 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 Papers- No image
If Pacific Overtures Should Fail
07/12/1792 Typed letterKnox informs Shelby that the United States intends to negotiate with the Indians for a treaty of peace and requests that Shelby issue orders to prevent the Kentucky Militia from raiding the Indian …
Printed Versions 
Prevention of French Aggression Against Spain
11/09/1793 Copy of documentAggression 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
04/24/1793 Letter SignedKnox 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 Papers- No image
Proclamation against Kentucky invasion of Spanish territory
03/18/1794 Printed DocumentProclamation issued by Washington's Cabinet forbidding Kentucky troops from invading Spanish territory, who the United States is at peace with. Proclamation delivered to Kentucky governor Isaac …
Printed Versions 
Pay of the Kentucky Militia
08/21/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyAs 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
05/17/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyFunds 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
05/17/1794 Letter SignedThe Secretary of War submits pay for troops under the authority of Isaac Shelby.
Henry Knox Letters
Letter from the Secretary at War to the Governor of Kentucky
05/16/1794 LetterbookWilderness 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
11/21/1795 LetterbookThe 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
02/26/1795 Letter SignedAfter 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
