American Philosophical Society Library
21 documents
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Relocation of the War Office
William Knox writes the Quartermaster General's upcoming move of the War Office to new quarters.
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Moving the War Office from Carpenter's Hall
William Knox writes the Quartermaster General on the moving of the War Office out of Carpenters Hall. Also discusses recruiting for a new company.
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A Report on Travels Through the Creek Country, 1791
Document, report describes the Creek country, people, culture, and government. Refers to horse theft and trials.
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Speech to the Wabash and Illinois tribes
Speech to the Wabash and Illinois tribes, following a treaty, by General Rufus Putnam. Discusses opening communication with other tribes, including the Miami, Delaware, Shawnee and Wyandot. Also …
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Request for shoes, clothing, epaulets, company books, and a cat
Pike asks that Knox forward a supply of shoes, epaulets, company books, and a "cat."
Zebulon M. Pike Papers -
[Duplicate] Appointment to be Forwarded
Capt. William Lowther declined appointment, therefore Knox enclosed appointment letter for William Preston with request for document to be forwarded.
Elizabeth F. Dowes Collecdtion -
Letter to William Shippen and James Hutchinson requesting examination of pension applicant
Letter; asks that doctors examine a pension applicant John Blackburn, and certify the nature of his disability.
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Speech to the Senecas
Letter, advises Cornplanter of the President's continued confidence and friendship.
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Reassures that the President Loves His Red Children
Wants to reassure the chief that the President heard him talk, and that the President's door is always open to the just complaints of his red children. He will give him a written instrument, which he …
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Establishment at Presqu'isle and Le Boeuff
Secretary Pickering discusses troops and supplies for Presque Isle and Le Boeuff with Governor Thomas Mifflin of Pennsylvania.
Elizabeth F. Dowes Collecdtion -
Report of a commitee upon the plan of an improvement for a windless, presented by Americanus.
Document, report describes plan of a pull lever or windless.
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Managing Finances Difficult for Indian Agents
Letter, discusses difficulties Indian Agents have in accounting for funds; discusses gifts to Indian Chiefs.
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US Flag for the Cherokee Nation
Letter directs that a US flag be given to the Cherokee Nation.
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Opinion regarding an official printer for the president
Discussed question of appointing an official printer for national gazette. Stated Constitution authorized the President to nominate a printer. Chase supported the proposal to authorize a public …
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Need for a Presidential Printer and Gazette
President Adams discusses the need for an official President's printer and a government gazette..
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[Confidence] Opinion regarding an official printer for the president
Asked for opinion concerning the appointment of a printer to the president.
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