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31 documents
Official Congressional Approval of Treaty with Northwest Indians
Official naming and appointment of commissioners. Commissioners given permission by Congress to agree upon boundary line.
Arthur Lee PapersRegarding Commissioners negotiating treaty with Western Indians
References commissioners for negotiating treaties with the Western Indians and a company of infantry, presumably for security.
Arthur Lee PapersProclamation Forbidding Sale of Lands West of Ohio River
A Congressional Proclamation issued to warn settlers on unappropriated lands west of the Ohio River to depart immediately or stay at their own peril.
Arthur Lee PapersAppointment
Text illegible for the most part. Mentioned appointment, sending messages,
Arthur Lee Papers[Instructions to Indian Commissioners.]
Outlines method of pursuing a cession of lands by the Indians.
Arthur Lee PapersBills of Exchange Drawn in Favor of Colonel Palfrey
Knox informs Mrs. Palfrey that there are a number of Bills of Exchange drawn in favor of her late husband, Colonel William Palfrey, in December 1780. Knox recommends that she should take the necessary …
Palfrey Family PapersRequest for Information on the Harmar Expedition
There's been no news regarding Brigadier General Harmar's expedition against the Wabash Indians; the President requests the most recent information regarding the expedition.
Frederick M. Dearborn CollectionSafe Arrival
Checking on safe arrival, hopes that stores descended Ohio River safely as well. Much is expected from his exertions and activity.
Frederick M. Dearborn CollectionRequest for Forwarding of Letter to Agent for Fortifications in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Asks that the enclosed letter be transmitted to the Agent for Fortifications and the mounting of guns in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and for that person's name to be reported to Knox [the Agent was, in …
Joseph & William Whipple PapersInstructions for Construction Agent at Portsmouth, New Hampshire Fortifications
Contains instructions to an agent charged with procuring "labour, implements and materials" for fortifications at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, listing various regulations and the sum appropriated for …
Joseph & William Whipple PapersExtract of Instructions to Major General Charles Scott
Temp appointment as Major General of Voluntary troops of Kentucky to support the army under command of Anthony Wayne. Instructions to govern conduct.
Arthur Lee PapersCollection of Arms, Ordinance, and Supplies
Militia of New Jersey ordered to relinquish all arms, ordinance, and supplies to military stores. Knox advised that the agent should expect to receive and report all objects collected.
Frederick M. Dearborn CollectionSettlement of Fort
Noted supplies taken to establish Fort LeBoeuf and troops to erect and protect the structure. Report on progress requested.
Frederick M. Dearborn CollectionRequest for Report on State of Fortifications of Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Requests a report on the state of the fortifications at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, with an estimate of any remaining costs or materials required to complete them. Pickering desires this information …
Joseph & William Whipple PapersRequest for Estimate of Further Funds Needed to Complete Portsmouth, New Hampshire Fortifications
Describes the situation regarding the fortifications at Portsmouth. A little more work will complete them, but the soldiers in the area have been withdrawn; thus laborers must be hired. Asks Whipple …
Joseph & William Whipple PapersOrder to Resume Construction of Portmouth, New Hampshire Defenses; Funds Forthcoming
Based on Whipple's estimate of the sum needed to pay laborers to complete the defenses at Portsmouth, New Hampshire ($280), Pickering authorizes the construction to continue, and promises that the …
Joseph & William Whipple PapersAuthorization for Governor to Transmit Papers to Secretary of War
Authorizes the Governor of Kentucky to contact the Secretary of War directly for assistance in instances where no provision has been made for the defense of the state's frontier.
Arthur Lee PapersVouching for a Young Man of Good Character
McElderry answers a request from McHenry regarding the character and circumstances of Andrew Parks, who made a request of President Washington, most likely a request to marry his niece, Harriot …
Jared Sparks CollectionPeace on Frontier
Views of Sevier in line with those proposed by Congress and the President for seeking peace among the frontier inhabitants. Mentions militia.
Frederick M. Dearborn CollectionEnclosed Document
Plans to discuss enclosed document when Chase meets McHenry at future date.
Frederick M. Dearborn CollectionCongressional Resolve & Instructions for Physical Examinations of Invalid's Pension Claimants from Massachusetts
Forwards a Congressional resolution to send to district judges the cases of men who have applied for invalid's pensions but not been adequately examined by physicians. Thus also sends the list of men …
John Lowell PapersLand Claims
Cited original land charter of Virginia and the state is not obliged to assist John Nelson with his bounty claim who currently resides on Indian land.
Frederick M. Dearborn CollectionOrder of Commissions
Adams felt that McHenry believed the unanimous opinion of the public and the Federalists was that Hamilton should be appointed first. Adams negated this sentiment as false, noting that McHenry …
Frederick M. Dearborn CollectionSketch of the Creek Country in 1798 and 1799
History of Creek, or Muscogee, Nation written in detail. Includes in depth description of type of land and resources available.
Benjamin Hawkins Item.Notification of Resignation
Extensive explanation of reason for resignation given as degradation. Cited superiority over Talbot, who was promoted ahead of him, and rank of commission violated.
Frederick M. Dearborn Collection
