Major General Richard Butler
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Order to Dismiss Militia, Supply Distribution
Requested information on the upper battalion due to lack of communication from Major Clarke. Knox entrusted dismissal of militia to arrive at Fort Pitt to Butler.
Archive Reports 1891Materials to be Forwarded, Movement of Troops
Marching origins of troops across eastern seaboard detailed, all directed to upper Ohio to protect frontier.
Archive Reports 1891Marching Locations of Troops
Knox rewrote letter previously sent regarding the marching locations of troops to the frontier for the defense against hostile Indians.
Archive Reports 1891Location of troops
St. Clair (possibly) gives destination of troops that were marching at time of letter.
Arthur St. Clair LettersLetter Received, Knox's Letter Transmitted
In absence of Secretary of War, Stagg acknowledged receipt of letter and transmitted copy of letter from Knox.
Archive Reports 1891Immediate Assembly of Troops at Fort Washington
Location of troops disclosed, importance of rapid gathering at Fort Washington emphasized. Relations with Western Indians discussed.
Archive Reports 1891Hodgdon to Travel
Writing for the Sec. of War, in absentia, Stagg informed Butler Hodgdon would travel the next day for Pittsburgh.
Archive Reports 1891Extract of a Letter from James Morrison Esq. to Genl. Richard Butler dated Pittsburgh March the 17th 1791
Gives latest location of Delaware Indian settlements that were peacefully trading with U.S. traders but suffered an attack from hostile Indians. Details of attack given.
Executive CommunicationsCover Letter Requesting Advice for Hodgdon
Knox requested Butler give directions to Hodgdon for preparation for campaign.
Archive Reports 1891Counties Sufficiently Protected, Orders to Move Troops
No additional protection needed for counties against a few Indians, Knox ordered Butler to march for Head Quarters with troops and supplies.
Archive Reports 1891COPY: Troops to March for Fort Pitt, Enclosures for Gen. St. Clair
In absence of Secretary of War, Stagg transmitted info 2nd Regiment to march for Fort Pitt, shortly followed by recruits.
Archive Reports 1891Commissions for Major Clarke's Battalion
Commissions to be sent along, good news of harmony among troops well received.
Archive Reports 1891Appointment of Surgeon's Mate
Woodhouse appointed surgeon's mate to Major Clarke's battalion along with orders to march to Fort Pitt and await further direction.
Archive Reports 1891Appointment of Officers to Virginia Battalion
Washington authorized Colonel Da[nka] to appoint officers to Virginia Battalion so they can begin recruiting.
Archive Reports 1891A letter expressing displeasure with a divisive force placed by Butler in the Seneca Nation
The Seneca chiefs were told Dr. Barlgh(?), the Frenchman, had great authority from Butler, but this was a lie that has been found out. To them, he was acting as a dividing force, and the chiefs tell …
Richard Butler Papers.Remit Payment by Clerk of War Office
Butler will receive $300.00 from Samuel Lewis, clerk at War Office for recruiting services provided by Butler.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
