Joseph Martin
9 documents
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Murders in the Cumberland Gap
02/11/1784 Autograph Letter SignedGovernor Martin (of North Carolina) directs an investigation into murders committed in the Cumberland Gap. He states that if Cherokee or Chickamauga Indians are responsible a military expedition will …
Henry Miller Papers -
William Knox informs Martin of appointment
08/22/1788 LetterWilliam Knox forwards to Joseph Martin the Congressional resolve appointing him agent to the Chickasaw Nation.
Henry Miller Papers -
William Knox conveys Congressional resolutions to Martin
09/04/1788 Autograph Letter SignedWilliam Knox forwards copies of the resolves made by Congress on 1 September 1788 to Joseph Martin.
Henry Miller Papers -
Notification of Appointment
06/23/1788 Autograph Letter SignedOfficial notification of appointment as Agent for Cherokee Indians and enclosed act of Congress that approved the appointment. Some guidelines for performing job outlined. Appointment was due to …
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Knox informs Martin of appointment
06/23/1788 Autograph Letter SignedKnox notifies Joseph Martin of his appointment as U.S. agent to the Cherokee Nation.
Henry Miller Papers -
Knox directs Martin to comply with the investigation
09/11/1790 Autograph Letter SignedKnox informs Martin that the investigation by the state of North Carolina will require him to put his conduct in writing.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS) -
Permission to Pass into Cherokee Nation
12/10/1791 Document SignedAuthorized Martin to pass through Cherokee territory safely.
General Joseph Martin Papers -
Enclosed Letter
11/29/1792 Autograph Letter SignedPer Martin's request, Knox returned letters from Gov. Blount.
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Certificate of service for Joseph Martin
01/25/1797 Document SignedCertificate of Capt. James Williams regarding the service of Joseph Martin during the Revolutionary War. Williams is unable to determine how long Martin's service was.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
