Detroit Public Library: Burton Historical Collection
91 documents
List of Fiscal Responsibilities
Request for financial information to assist in committee ruling.
Charles E. Teenberg Collection.Speech of the Five Nations of Indians
Transcript of a speech by Indians of the Five Nations. The speech talks about the turmoil the Indians have undergone. Many wish for peace with the Western Nations as well as with the whites. …
Richard Butler Papers.A 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.Distilled Spirits to be Issued to Troops
Hamilton has concluded to have purchases of distilled spirits made on the accounts of the government for the use of the army.
Solomon Sibley PapersAppointing a Confidential Agent of the Quartermaster's Department
Craig must appoint a confidential agent of the quartermaster department if one does not already exist and balance [Lieutenant Colonel] Sprout in Marietta.
Solomon Sibley PapersThe Officers of the Legion Petition Congress for Land Grants
Cass notifies Gilman that the officers of the Legion intend to petition Congress for a quantity of land. Cass justifies the officers' land claims by noting their political orientation as Federals.
Lewis Cass Papers.Navigation of Lake Erie
Information provided by a British sailor on navigating Lake Erie.
Timothy Pickering PapersRegarding the Equipping of the Kentucky Volunteers, & Recent Bills Drawn
Refers to an order from General Wayne to see to the equipping of the Kentucky volunteers; comments on expenditures & recent bills drawn. An accounting of expenditures is appended.
John Wilkins PapersRegarding Recent Bill Drawn for $400
Informs of a recent bill drawn upon McHenry for $400.
John Wilkins PapersRegarding Recent Bill Drawn for $400
Discusses recent bill drawn in favor of John Levine for $400.
John Wilkins PapersRegarding Method for Creating Cost Estimates, Recent Bills Drawn, & Sloop Detroit
Comments on the method of tracking expenditure estimates; mentions receiving instructions on this topic. Lists recent bills drawn; refers to expenditure estimate for October. Also discusses the sloop …
John Wilkins PapersRegarding Funds & Expenditures for Quartermaster & Other Army Departments
Further addresses the obtaining of funds and transportation required by the Army Quartermaster Department. Details why he has been unable to move on these issues without knowing more about the …
John Wilkins LetterbookRegarding Additional Transport for Quartermaster Stores & Indian Goods
Wilkins has been directed to request additional transport for quartermaster stores and Indian goods, including corn. Mentions raising money in Kentucky.
John Wilkins LetterbookQuantity of troops at various posts
McHenry lists the number of troops stationed at each post.
James McHenry PapersProclamation Referencing Treaty of Greeneville
A proclamation or official document referencing the Treaty of Greeneville concluded by General Wayne in August 1795.
John Askin PapersMajor Cass writes from Fort Hamilton
Major Cass discusses Indian affairs with General Wilkinson.
Lewis Cass Papers.Last Quarter's Quartermaster Department Expenditure Estimates; Impossibility of Accurate Estimates for Indian & Hospital Departments
Mentions recent bills drawn; discusses estimate of the expenditures of the quartermaster department in the months of October-December of 1796. Comments that it is impossible to estimate the …
John Wilkins PapersInterception of French Documents, Sale of Information to British
Lieut. Taylor returned from trip to Fort Knox with letters from France that had been intercepted on en route to Fort Vincennes. Some object/document sold to the British government. Accounts mentioned. …
Anthony Wayne PapersForwarding of Cost Estimates for Quartermaster, Hospital & Indian Departments for September 1796
Forwards September expenditure estimates for the Quartermaster, Indian & Hospital Departments. Comments on the impossibility of extremely accurate estimates.
John Wilkins PapersFormal peace between Britain and France
Discussion of peace between Britain and France and its impact on Detroit, American troops, and various goods.
James McHenry PapersDragoons, Troop Movements, Creek Hostility
In a largely illegible letter, Wayne seems to be reporting on the state of the military deployment in the southwest that is a response to the hostile actions of the Creek Indians. Also addresses the …
Anthony Wayne PapersDiscussion of Quartermaster Department's Cost Estimation System
Appears to discuss the record-keeping of the expenditure estimates system in the Quartermaster Department.
John Wilkins PapersDiscussion of Funds Necessary for Quartermaster Department
Appears to address the exact sums of money allocated by the War Department to the Army Quartermaster's Department. Specifically mentions an "absolutely necessary" sum currently at Lexington, Kentucky.
John Wilkins Letterbook
