Filson Club
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Regarding letter written by John Sullivan to don Dieg de Gardoqui, the encargado de negotios of his most catholick majesty
As a result of the letter written by John Sullivan to don Dieg de Gardoqui, the encargado de negotios of his most catholick majesty, Congress passed resolution that if Sullivan comes within federal …
Preston Family Papers - Joyes Collection -
Guidance on How to Deal with John Sullivan and the Designs of Secession
Knox refers to John Sullivan. He gives guidance on the use of force in dealing with Sullivan. Says he should first represent the criminality of conduct and the intent of United States to prevent such …
Preston Family Papers - Joyes Collection -
Extract from letters of Secretary of War to General Harmar regarding John Sullivan, Don Francisco Cruzat, and relations with Spain
Presumed to be from 19 December 1787 letter begins with the following:...no such design entertained in that country as is insinuated by Mr John Sullivan's letter. Relax nothing of vigilance required …
Preston Family Papers - Joyes Collection -
Attention to Letter from John Sullivan about Activity on Ohio and Tennessee
Discusses a congressional resolution and New Orleans treaty. Refers to concern of local inhabitants about closing the Mississippi River. Requests opinion on enclosed letter from John Sullivan, as to …
Preston Family Papers - Joyes Collection -
McGillivray's Mischief, Etc.
Campbell warns that intelligence from Indian Country shows that [Alexander] McGillivray has sent a deputation of Creek headmen to the Wabash Indians to encourage hostilities against American western …
The Arthur Campbell Papers -
Instructions to Captain Henry Burbeck to evince friendly relations with Spain
Burbeck is in vicinity of Spanish garrison. Knox tells Burbeck to evince the most cordial friendship with Spain. Be polite and temperate in the handling of any offenses. If caused by Burbeck's men, …
Preston Family Papers - Joyes Collection -
Subversive role of Spaniards and Alexander McGillivray
Letter from the Indian Agent in the Southern Department, to President Washington. Provides information regarding actions of Spaniards, which confirms Seagrove's opinion that they act to do injury to …
Henry Knox Papers -
Regarding Recruiting, Supplies, Rations
Knox pleased to hear of Captain Preston's success in recruiting. Discusses supply of clothing to be shipped to Richmond and procurement of rations.
Preston Family Papers - Joyes Collection -
Regarding Letter from Captain William Preston
Knox acknowledges receipt of letter of 14 November and will reply by next post.
Preston Family Papers - Joyes Collection -
Purchasing Cavalry Horses
Secretary Knox asks Colonel Shelby to assist in the purchase of horses for the cavalry.
The Isaac Shelby P.-Jacobs Collection -
Procurement of equipment and route of travel
Because of the remoteness of Captain Preston's situation, SecretaryKnox forwards money for personal equipment, and one month's pay for the men. Equipment will be transported to Pittsburgh by Major …
Preston Family Papers - Joyes Collection -
Orders from Secretary of War
Public service requires that recruits be assembled on frontier without delay. March under one of the subalterns all the men except for small recruiting party. March men to mouth of Great Henhawa …
Preston Family Papers - Joyes Collection -
Marching orders to Point Pleasant
Secretary Knox orders Captain Preston to commence the march for Point Pleasant, at the mouth of Great Henhawa River. Route will begin at Green Briar Court House under escort of Captain Gibson's …
Preston Family Papers - Joyes Collection -
Intrigues of William Augustus Bowles
Letter from Creek chief to the Indian Agent at the Southern Department. McGillivray had been waiting post month to get Lower gentry into humour of attending to national matters and to recover from …
Preston Family Papers - Joyes Collection -
Complaints about Captain Olivar
James Seagrove - Indian agent in the Southern Department - states that General McGillivray has removed himself from the Creek land, and that he has been replaced by an agent of the Spanish, Captain …
Henry Knox Papers -
Appointment of Wiliam Preston
Secretary Knox advises William Preston on the conditions of his appointment as captain, pending the approbation of the Senate at their next session. Also offers the names of his subalterns.
Preston Family Papers - Joyes Collection -
Appointment as Captain in United States Army
William Preston is appointed captain in United States Army vice William Lowther, who declines, pending Senate approval. Subalterns are Lieutenant Benjamin Lockwood and Ensign Stephen Trigg. Money for …
Preston Family Papers - Joyes Collection -
Application for vacancy in army
Secretary Knox informs William Preston that his application to fill one of the vacancies in the army has come too late. The vacancies of Captain Alexander Gibson and Captain Howell Lewis have already …
Preston Family Papers - Joyes Collection -
Message to the Chickasaw Nation from Secretary at War
Knox speaks on behalf of President Washington to the Chickasaw Nation
Henry Knox Papers -
Instructions regarding the Spanish
Three extracts; the first, dated 4/8/1790 to Henry Burbeck, requests that he and his men display friendly relations with the Spanish at the Spanish garrison. The second, dated 4/29/1792 instructs …
Preston Family Papers - Joyes Collection -
Hostile Incursions of White Inhabitants
Knox warns that any hostile white incursions onto Indian lands north of the Ohio River must be prohibited as they would endanger the proposed treaty negotiations with the hostile Indians.
The Isaac Shelby Papers -
Preparations for Indian Attacks in Kentucky
Governor Isaac Shelby of Kentucky warns that hostile Indians have been emboldened by their successes against the expeditions sent against them and he has every reason to believe that they will attack …
The Isaac Shelby Papers -
Defensive Protection of the Frontiers
Governor Shelby fully expects that the Creek and Chickamauga Indians will attack frontier settlers as soon as winter breaks so he requests authority to take measures for the defensive protection of …
The Isaac Shelby Papers -
Commendation for Unit in Fallen Timbers Campaign; Comments on Payroll
Extends gratitude of President and House of Representatives to Scott's corps of mounted Kentucky volunteers in the late campaign under Anthony Wayne [culminating in the Battle of Fallen Timbers]. …
James Young Lone & Thomas Lone Papers -
Accountability of Lieutenant Guillion
After examining the rolls of the detachment of militia under the command of Lieutenant Jeremiah Guillion, Howell concludes that Lieutenant Guillion is held accountable for the disbursal of pay …
The Isaac Shelby Papers
