Clements Library: University of Michigan
556 documents
Indians Appear to Be Preparing for Hostilities; Legion Manpower Problems
Wayne's spies have captured a man whose testimony makes Wayne believe the Indians do not desire peace, and are assembling to receive arms, ammunition, clothing, etc. from the British Indian agent Col. …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Indian Flag of Truce, and Suspicions Thereof
Wayne Informs Knox that the Indians have sent in a flag of truce, which he believes is due to the seizure of St. Clair's field and the approach to Grand Glaize. Doubts the overture is sincere, …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Hold Hostilities in Abeyance Pending Negotiations
Jay tells Hamilton that all hostilities between the U.S. and Britain should be held in abeyance until the present negotiations between the two countries are concluded. Current positions on the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Forwarding Information Relative to Six Nations
Full text: "The enclosed relatively to the Six Nations just received is communicated to you as a matter of information to impair in the least degree the energy of your orders of the 10th instant."
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Expected Arrival of Kentuckians; Intelligence About Indian Retreat from Fort Recovery
Notes that Kentucky volunteers are coming up. Cites evidence of the trails of the Indian force retreating from Fort Recovery to show that some have split off, but the rest continued back to Grand …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Detailed Information on Hostile Indians Movement
Mounted volunteers under Major General Scott and Captain Butler at Fort Washington ordered to Green ville to track the movement of hostile Indians. Escape path given in detail.
Anthony Wayne PapersConsolidation & Settlement of Paymasters' Accounts
Subordinate paymasters have not been settling their accounts in a timely fashion so Knox asks Wayne to issue a general order to the effect that all subordinate paymasters promptly transmit their …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Ammunition Needed for the Fourth of July Celebration
Knox directs Hodgdon to comply with General Proctor's request for ammunition to be used in the celebration of the Fourth of July.
Northwest Territory Papers[Answer to question regarding the Indian War]
Gave reasoning for pursuing the present Indian War. Discussed the preservation of society. Details on how society has united to provide cohesive, supportive environment and western settlers are …
Northwest Territory PapersTreaty of Greenville
Peace treaty between the United States and the Northwest Indian Confederacy, comprised of the Wyandots, Delawares, Shawnees, Kickapoos, Weas, Ottawas, Chippewas, Putawatomie, Miami, & Eel River …
Jonathan Cass PapersMilitary supply estimates for 1796
Military supply estimates for the upcoming year.
James McHenry PapersLand Warrants
Unable to procure requested land warrants, only able to obtain one land warrant for 300 acres, issued in the name of Jacob Gibson.
Dayton PapersLand Warrants
Discusses the difficult of obtaining land warrants and issues of Virginia land. Requests a physician for ill son.
Dayton PapersWashington's Speech to the Indians on How to Honor the Treaty of Greeneville
Address to the [Northwest] Indian Confederacy comprised of the Wyandot, Delaware, Shawnee, Kickapoo, Wea, Ottawa, Chippewa, Putawatomie, Miami, Kaskaskia, Piankeshaw & Eel River tribes. Endeavors to …
Jonathan Cass PapersTreaty of Greeneville Cannot Be Amended; Regarding Gifts & White Presences on Indian Land
Addressed to the Wyandots, Delawares, Shawanees, Ottawas, Chippewas, Poutawatomies, Miamis, Eel River, Weas, Kickapoos, Piankashaws and Kaskaskias. Transmits the president's response to some Indians' …
Jonathan Cass PapersThree related drafts on the Revolutionary War
Discusses published forged documents; alludes to the Revolutionary War and slaves.
James McHenry PapersSorrow over the declining health of a loved one
Murray expresses extreme sorrow at the rapidly declining health of his wife, concluding the letter with an inquiry into bounty lands. Murray blames himself at one point for his wife's illness, …
James McHenry PapersShipbuilding materials for Algerine frigate
Memo by the Secretary of State describing the materials needed for construction the frigate for the Dey of Algiers.
James McHenry PapersSeeking Appointment as the Consul to the Colony of Santa Domingo
Folger requests McHenry's recommendation that he be appointed the Consul of the South Colony of Santa Domingo.
James McHenry PapersRules concerning bounty lands
Describes rules in obtaining warrants for bounty lands, informing officers and soldiers that all claims must be forwarded to the War Office before January 1, 1799. As a result of the fraud and …
James McHenry PapersRoute from Albany to Fort Erie
Describes the 995-mile route from Albany to Fort Erie.
James McHenry PapersRequesting a travel journal of western lands
McHenry requests for a travel journal that documents and describes the lands beyond Pittsburgh, including a portion of land which is to be sold under an act of Congress.
James McHenry PapersRecommending a Mediterranean naval force
Recommends a naval force in the Mediterranean and describes the range of Barbary powers.
James McHenry PapersRecommendation of a French appointee in Saint-Domingue
Folger, acting as soon-to-be Consul in Saint-Domingue, recommends a French appointee - Citizen Lamontagne - to aid in the service of commerce between France and the United States.
James McHenry PapersRecommendation for an appointment to Tennessee
Recommendation of Stephen Hillis for a clerk appointment in the Tennessee country.
James McHenry Papers
