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Status of New York's Recruiting Efforts
Knox wants to be informed of the measures being taken by the state of New York to raise the proportion of troops authorized by the Act of Congress of the 12th of April 1785. These troops are needed …
Henry Knox Papers -
Confusion Surrounding Certificates at Comptroller General's Office
Howell refers to a letter from Ward asking for either the cancellation or examination of certain certificates issued to Mr. Warner by the Comptroller General's office. No certificates of this …
Joseph Ward Collection -
They will be fully clothed at this place.
Knox expresses his approval of Colonel Willet's efforts to ensure that the chiefs of the Creek Nation are fully clothed when they visit New York.
Henry Knox Papers -
The President's Approbation of Your Visit
Knox informs McGillivray of President Washington's satisfaction regarding the visit of the chiefs of the Creek Nation to the seat of government.
Henry Knox Papers -
Keep an attentive eye on the said Captain Howard
Knox warns Colonel Willet of Captain Howard who is acting as a Spanish agent whose mission is to monitor the visit of the Creek chiefs to New York.
Henry Knox Papers -
Instructions Regarding Willet's Mission to the Creek Nation
Knox informs Colonel Marinus Willet of his instructions for meeting with the Creek Nation of Indians and their leader, Alexander McGillivray. His primary mission is to prevent a war and to encourage …
Henry Knox Papers -
Authorizing Payment to Invalid Pensioners
An Act providing military pensions for one year to invalids who were wounded or disabled during the Revolutionary War.
Thomas Jefferson Collection -
Authorization of the Purchase of West Point
Congress authorizes the President to purchase for the use of the United States a tract of land situated in the State of New York, commonly called West Point, as shall be judged by him requisite for …
Thomas Jefferson Collection -
Expenditures for McGillivray & the Chiefs of the Creek Nation
The account of the expenditures of Colonel McGillivray and the chiefs of the Creek Nation have been lost so Knox asks Colonel Willet to forward a duplicate of the account.
Henry Knox Papers -
Order of Arms for Pennsylvania
Secretary Knox requests that Major Craig deliver two hundred stand of arms to Governor Mifflin or to Clement Biddle, the Quartermaster General of Pennsylvania. The arms are for the use of the militia …
Henry Knox Papers -
Military expeditions against Northwest Indians
Secretary Knox discusses peace overtures with the Northwest Indians to General Wilkinson. Also discusses expeditions against Indians.
James Wilkinson Papers -
Indian Relations and Troop Status
Secretary Knox discusses peace with Indians and white aggression with General Wilkinson. Details on recruiting service, desertion, and discipline.
James Wilkinson Papers -
Indian Affairs in Kentucky
Secretary Knox discusses the protection of Kentucky; Indian warfare; and peace with Indians. Also mentions the militia; directs halt on aggression towards Indians; and discusses pay and rations of …
James Wilkinson Papers -
Extract prepared by John Stagg
Letter, directs establishing additional posts; discusses hostile Indians; discusses state of frontier; discusses pay of troops; directs messages to hostile Indians; discusses provisions for army to be …
James Wilkinson Papers -
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Letter, describes passage of troops; discusses frontier protection.
James Wilkinson Papers -
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Letter, discusses frontier protection; discusses Indians and Indian warfare; mentions Treaty of Muskingum of 1789.
James Wilkinson Papers -
Peace overtures towards Indians, reinforcements, and mounted militia
Letter, mentions overtures of peace towards Indians; informs regarding reinforcements; discusses mounted militia. Mounted militia useful but expensive.
James Wilkinson Papers -
Wayne Address to Indians Regarding Peace Meeting
Wayne addressed all Nations North West of the Ohio River regarding peace: Wayne requested to meet deputies sent by the Indian tribes to discuss peace agreement which included protection of women and …
Anthony Wayne Papers -
Treaty Between United States and Delaware, Shawnee, and Miami Nations
Wayne addressed all chiefs of the three nations and accepted their hands in friendship and peace. Warrior Chiefs accept peace treaty.
Anthony Wayne Papers -
Transporting Spars for the Frigate
Knox reports on his efforts to transport the spars for the frigate. He is trying to hire a vessel to transport them but is disappointed in the exorbitant price asked by the vessel's owner.
Henry Knox Papers -
Speech To the Chiefs and Warriors of the Delawares, Shawanese & Miami Nations or tribes of Indians & to all others whom it may Concern.
Message delivered from Steven Young, George White Eyes, and another warrior as interpreter by Robert Wilson received by George Washington and member of the Council of Congress. Stated that if the …
Anthony Wayne Papers -
Speech Requesting U.S. to Converse with the Indian Nations
Warriors request peace with U.S. and to converse in the manner of the Indian Nations.
Anthony Wayne Papers -
Speech delivered Mr. Jaques Lassell by the Hurons, Ottowas and Chipawas asof Detroit. To be deleivered to General Wayne.
Hurons, Ottawas, Chipawas gave speeches to Jaques Lassell to be delivered to General Wayne. Speeches assured Wayne the tribe representatives were detained by weather or other reasons, but would be at …
Anthony Wayne Papers -
Reply to Seven Villages of Lower Canada
Lord Dorchester recounts the land disputes of the various Indian tribes and the desire for peace, in a reply to the seven villages of Lower Canada. The Indians were at the Council at Miami River in …
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Release of Prisoners
Speech of Captain Big Tree: His Nephews were too proud last summer but came to their senses and lowered the asking price regarding the release of prisoners.
Anthony Wayne Papers
