Josiah Harmar
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Troops to Protect Against Indian Attacks
Assurances that troops will arrive to support settlers and troops stationed on the frontier.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}Reiteration of a Call for the Militia to the Northwest Territory
The Secretary of War, Henry Knox, reiterates to Brigadier General Josiah Harmar previously sent instructions for calling up the militia to defend the frontier against Indian hostilities and states …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Regarding use of force in response to depredations of Indians
Detailed account of Indian attacks and continental troops defense against raiding and murdering parties of banditti on the frontier along Ohio River. No other solution but to "extirpate those …
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}Refers to Provisions for Upcoming Expedition against Indians
Believes upcoming expedition expense will be great, but believes economic foresight will help. Discusses supplies provided by contractors who should pay themselves for pack horses. Advised Harmar to …
Alfred T. Goodman PapersPay for Harmar's Troops
Howell discusses the plan for making the first and second installments of the pay for Harmar's troops but wishes to postpone the third installment until the regiment's account is settled with the help …
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)
