Hamilton and Kirkland College: Burke Library
31 documents

Letter from the Secretary at War
06/26/1795 LetterbookTimothy Pickering forwards a letter to Governor St. Clair. The enclosed letter is from St. Clair's daughter.
Misc Collection
Letter from John Sergeant to Secretary of War Timothy Pickering on the claims of the Nimham Tribe, purchase of Oneida lands and setting out for New Stockbridge New York
04/26/1795 Letter SignedFrom John Sergeant, missionary to the Stockbridge Indians, to Timothy Pickering Secretary of War. He discusses pamphlet of the Nimham tribe claiming lands in New York, which he cannot find. Asks who …
Samuel Kirkland Papers
Unlocking the Mystery
07/25/1797 Letter fragmentThe author cites suspicions respecting an unnamed person. He believes that examining his correspondence might unlock the mystery and confirm either his innocence or guilt. Considering his high station …
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Stipends for McGillivray of the Creeks
11/08/1797 Autograph Letter SignedIn a mostly illegible letter, the following can be read: lower Creeks; stipends; McGillivray; Indians; Department of War;
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Illegible Document
10/20/1797 DocumentIn this illegible letter, only the words "United States" and "strength" can be ascertained.
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Letter from the Secretary at War
08/21/1799 LetterbookMcHenry informs Osborn that a copy of the proceedings of his court marshal will be mailed to him as soon as possible.
Misc Collection
