John Sevier
12 documents
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Organization of the Battalion in Washington District
03/23/1791 Autograph Document SignedKnox outlines in detail the organization and mission of the militia batallion to be raised in Washington District.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904) -
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Inflict Due Punishment on Them
09/30/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document"In answer of yours of the 27th instant, which I acknowledge to have received, I hold it would be proper to follow the trail of that large party of Indians who massacred Caveat's family on the 25th …
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Settlement on Indian Lands
06/20/1796 Autograph Letter SignedReports of forced settlement on Indian lands which threaten peace between U.S. and Indian tribes. Forced and quick removal advised. McHenry offers advice on how to disseminate knowledge of the laws …
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Cited Document
07/23/1796 Cited letter or documentCITATION only. Sevier to McHenry, 08/15/1796.
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Authorization of Pay or Remuneration for Militia Services
06/23/1796 Copy of Signed DocumentJames McHenry informs the Governor of Tennessee that while he may call on the state militia for emergency defense of the frontier, he ultimately needs to notify the War Department and President on the …
James McHenry Papers -
Requests Compliance with Cherokee Boundaries
09/05/1797 Autograph DraftRequests full compliance with Cherokee boundaries.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543 -
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Letter Citation
01/27/1797 Cited letter or documentCited in Sevier to Simmons, 04/01/1797.
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Impeachment of a Concealed Enemy
07/11/1797 Letter SignedEnclosed to Governor Sevier are official papers that expose the criminality of an individual whose is unworthy of his seat in the Senate from which he has been expelled. He is also being impeached by …
Timothy Pickering Papers -
Cruel Murder of Two Cherokees
04/20/1797 Letter SignedMcHenry assures Governor Sevier that he and the President cherish peace on the frontier and therefore insist that the intruders on Indian land be made to obey the law. The President will augment the …
Timothy Pickering Papers -
Closing of Sevier's account
01/27/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests that Brigadier General Sevier provide his account and vouchers for monies received from the War Office so that Simmons can close his account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) -
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Letter Citation
12/22/1798 Cited letter or documentCited in Sevier to McHenry, 01/22/1799.
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Expresses Concern about Zacharias Coxes and Citizens of Tennessee
03/23/1798 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses two letters on the subject of Zacharias Coxes. Hopes to explain measures taken to defeat this matter with Lieut. Col. Butler and Silas Dinsmore, with concern for the citizens of Tennessee.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
