Rufus Putnam

18 documents

Victims of Savage Barbarity
01/27/1791 Printed transcription/modern copy of letter
Knox deplores the unhappy fate of those who have been victims of Indian depredations and hopes that establishing strong military posts in the region will prevent such unhappy occurences in the future.
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Hostile Intentions of the Western Indians, Etc.
03/24/1791 Typed letter
The hostile intentions of the western Indians seem clear. The recent murder at Beaver Creek of some friendly Indians should be investigated so as to avoid a general Indian war. It is hoped that the …
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Danger to the Settlements Near Marietta
04/07/1791 Typed letter
The levies and regular troops being raised will not be available for a month so the protection of the settlements near Marietta must be effected by the militia.
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Letter to Captain Putnam
07/19/1792 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
The speaker calls Captain Putnam a companion, which signifies a stronger relationship than even that of a brother. The speaker admits his fears that the women and children of his tribe will die if …
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Instructions to Brig. Gen. Rufus Putnam
05/22/1792 Letterbook
The Secretary at War instructs General Rufus Putnam as follows: "Your first great object upon meeting the Indians will be to convince them that the United States requires none of their lands." Knox …
Manuscript Collection.
Considerations on Forts and Operations in the Great Lakes Region
08/07/1792 Letter
Knox provides Putnam with the reasons for his recommendation to President Washington against operations near the Great Lakes or the establishment of an Army post near the lakes
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Appointment as a Brigadier General
05/05/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox officially informs Rufus Putnam that he has been appointed a Brigadier General.
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[Extract] Speech Regarding Peace
08/09/1792 Typed Document
Speech to Wabash Indians was delivered to Wabash and Pottawatomie nations. Indians appear to be pleased with message, peace council could draw many nations. Rations to be provided by U.S.
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Fourth Article of the Treaty with the Wabash Indians
02/11/1793 Typed letter
Knox questions whether the fourth article of the treaty with the Wabash Indians makes it possible for any power other than the United States to buy Indian land.
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Acceptance of Putnam's Resignation
02/15/1793 Typed letter
Knox conveys the President's reluctant acceptance of General Putnam's resignation and thanks the general for his successful pacification of the Wabash Indians.
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Postal recommendations
01/16/1795 Contemporary Copy of Letter Signed
Making postal recommendations; sending a canoe to meet Boat No. 3 from Gallipolis. Seeking to provide constant employment for mail carriers and punctual delivery of mail. Recommendations made in lieu …
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Peace with Indians Could Make Mail Delivery Faster
03/25/1795 Printed Document
Noted Pickering proposed plan for efficient mail delivery and remarked on its potential for success. Believed that once peace with Indians was achieved, mail could be carried by land with more …
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Militia for Protection of Muskingum and Gallipolis
03/25/1795 Printed Document
Enclosed copy of letter to Gov. St. Clair, if he is absent Pickering requested Putnam's advice to be given to Sproat relative to the number of militia necessary to guard settlements around the …
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Rufus Putnam's accounts
09/16/1796 Author's Letterbook Copy
Acknowledges receipt of certificates from Putnam. Notifies Putnam that the final settlement of his accounts rests with the "heads of the department."
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter from the Accountant's Office
09/16/1796 Letterbook
William Simmons confirms reciept of pay and subsistence abstracts from Rufus Putnam.
Manuscript Collection.
Letter from the Accountant's Office
08/05/1796 Letterbook
Peter Hagner discusses the pay of Washington County Militia with Rufus Putnam.
Manuscript Collection.
Commission as Surveyor General
10/01/1796 Printed Document
Enclosed commission to work as Surveyor General.
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Certificate on pay of militiamen
08/05/1796 Author's Letterbook Copy
Discusses a certificate sent in by Putnam concerning the pay of "certain militia of Washington County" in the service of the Ohio Company.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)