Huntington Library
125 documents
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Knox writes to Hodgdon regarding honorary canon for General Greene
Discusses the honorary cannon to be presented to Major General Greene by resolution of Congress.
Huntington Mss -
Indian Commissioner Appointment
Secretary of Congress, Charles Thomson, drafts a resolution that appoints and empowers Indian commissioners to act on behalf of the United States.
American Indian File -
Public notification of legal boundary with Cherokee Nation
Public notice of treaty with the Cherokee Nation.
Andrew Pickens Papers -
Knox refers Ogden to Morris
Knox refers Ogden's questions to Morris and expresses regret over hearing of the poor health of Mrs. Ogden.
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Instructions to the Commissioners for negotiating with the tribes of Indians in the Southern Department.
Congress reports to the commissioners of Indian Affairs that hostilities have commenced between the state of North Carolina and the Cherokee Nation, and the state of Georgia and the Creek Nation, with …
Andrew Pickens Papers -
Instructions for appointing commissioners to Indian Affairs
The U.S. Congress authorizes the state governments of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia to appoint one commissioner each to work in conjunction with the superintendent of Indian Affairs in …
Andrew Pickens Papers -
Vouchers of U.S. Indian Commissioners
Ledger book that documents financial activity of U.S. Indian Commissioners in the Southern department from 27 June 1788 to 2 October 1789.
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Letter to General Alexander McGillivray and the Creek Nation
Letter admonishing the Creek Nation for alleged violations of peace, including the destruction and theft of property on nearby plantations.
Andrew Pickens Papers -
Instructions to the leaders of the Creek Nation
Complaint to the Creek Indians of the alleged violation of a peace agreement between Georgia and the Creek Nation, following the killing of two whites and the plunder of others. The Creek Nation is …
Andrew Pickens Papers -
Congressional resolution regarding military protection of the Cherokee
Congress instructs the Secretary of War to have a sufficient number of troops ready to protect the Cherokee and their hunting grounds, as a result of a peace agreement between the Cherokee Nation and …
Andrew Pickens Papers -
Invitation to the Creek Nation to meet with U.S. authorities
Invitation to the leaders of the Creek Nation to meet on September 15, 1789 in an effort to make peace. The document asks that the Creeks release all prisoners - both black and white - before the …
Andrew Pickens Papers -
[Estimate of Expenses for the Treaty with the Cherokees agreed to February 12, 1789.]
List of items and their estimated values for a treaty with the Cherokee Nation.
Andrew Pickens Papers -
Treaty at New York with the Creek Nation
Treaty between the United States and Creek Nation. A clear boundary is established and the Creeks cede all land to the north and east of the boundary in exchange for an annual sum of $1,500 paid by …
Andrew Pickens Papers -
Secretary of Treasury addresses pensions to invalids
The Secretary of Treasury notifies the states' Commissioners of Loans that payment of pensions to invalids will be drawn on them effective 5 March 1791. Hamilton addresses suspicion of counterfiet …
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Washington is unable to satisfy St.Clair's request for official exoneration
Washington informs St.Clair that a dearth of high ranking officers prohibits the establishment of a court of inquiry. Washington asks St.Clair to cooperate fully with his successor.
Huntington Mss -
Visit from Captain Joseph Brant
Richard Varick discusses the arrival of Captain Joseph Brant (Thayendanegea) of the British Army from Ontario to visit friends and acquaintances. Varick knows Brant personally, and discusses how he …
American Indian File -
Appointment as a Captain of Infantry
Knox notifies Eaton that he has been appointed the Captain of a Company of Infantry.
William Eaton Papers -
Washington speaks to the Miamis
Washington awards medals to Miami Chiefs and asks them to wear these decorations as signs of their loyalty to the United States.
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List of Invalids to the Massachusetts Commissioner of Loans
Knox forwards a list of invalid pensioners to Appleton with a warrant for their upcoming payment.
Huntington Mss -
Detailed Account of Failed Peace with Indians
Lincoln provided details on failed peace with Indian tribes from North of the Ohio River. Failed negotiations by commissioners, travel to Detroit.
American Indian File -
Secretary at War tenders resignation to President Washington
Knox submits his resignation from the office of Secretary at War to the President of the United States, George Washington.
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Pitkin's Appointment as a Captain
Knox notifies Pitkin of his appointment as a Captain in the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers. To assist him in deciding whether to accept the appointment, he is informed of the amount of pay and …
Timothy Pitkin Papers -
Pitkin Declines the Appointment
Pitkin respectifully refuses to accept his appointment as a Captain in the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers. He is honored by the appointment but his current situation in life and the professions …
Timothy Pitkin Papers -
Letter from Henry Knox to Andrew Pickens on peace with the Cherokee
Knox expresses satisfaction at the peace that has been established with the Cherokee, but is also concerned that "lawless whites" might ruin the peace with "mischief on the frontiers". Knox asks …
Andrew Pickens Papers -
Letter from Andrew Pickens to Henry Knox on the troops and militia
Letter from Major General Andrew Pickens to Secretary of War Henry Knox on the concentration of troops and the militia on the southern frontier.
Andrew Pickens Papers
