Huntington Library
125 documents
Washington writes to Pickering regarding treaty with Western Indians
Washington acknowledges receipt of a copy of a treaty with the Western Indians sent by Pickering.
Huntington MssSamuel Stone is an Impostor!
Since Samuel Stone holds no commission in the artillery or any other corps, he is, as suspected, an impostor.
William Eaton PapersResolution of the South Carolina Legislature Regarding the Fontier
South Carolina's legislature passes a resolution supporting the placement of troops under Major General Andrew Pickens in order to insure protection on the frontier.
Andrew Pickens PapersReport regarding the boarding of the French Ship Jumeaux
David Robinett, member of the party that borded the French ship "Jumeaux," gives his account of events. The bording party attempted to seize the vessel for violating U.S. neutrality.
Huntington MssRelease of Elijah Howell from Confinement
Pickering authorizes the release from confinement of Elijah Howell, a deserter from Captain Pratt's detachment at Middletown.
William Eaton PapersPreserving Peace on the Georgia Frontier
Pickering gives Captain Eaton his instructions for handling the unrest between the Creek Indians and the frontier inhabitants of Georgia following the murder of several Creeks by whites.
William Eaton PapersLetter from Captain Thomas Truxton to Secretary of War Timothy Pickering regarding progress of construction USS Constellation at Baltimore shipyard
Letter from Captain Thomas Truxtun, captain of USS Constellation overseeing construction, addressed to Timothy Pickering. Truxtun reports that Mr. King is well acquainted with work on constructing …
Charles Thomas Harbeck PapersInstructions for the Trading House on the St. Marys River
This is a list of eighteen instructions for Price, the appointed factor of the trading house located on the St. Marys River in Georgia, as to how to deal fairly and magnanimously with the Creek …
William Eaton PapersConsent for Leave of Absence
Treaty between U.S. and Indians received and sent to President for review. Leave of absence granted, other matter to receive attention at a later date.
American Indian FileWilliams solicits Washington's opinions regarding scientific experiments
Williams seeks Washington's advice regarding the atmospheric experiments he has been conducting with thermometers and barometers.
Huntington MssTravel Plans
Informs McHenry that he arrived at New York at eight o' clock this morning, but is going "onto the stage for Albany, as there is little appearance of a quick portage by water, I hold this the most …
James McHenry PapersShipment of Spars and the Pricing Thereof
A shipment of spars is being delivered via the schooner Columbia. They will be priced by an independent agent and sold in Philadelphia. The proceeds should be remitted to Samuel Hodgdon.
Robert Alongu Brock CollectionSeeking an Office as Surveyor General
Williamson writes of his son's fever, and says that he would like to put the boys in school, somewhere near him, which he cannot do in the city due to finances. He has heard that there is to be a …
James McHenry PapersSecretary at War asks Van Ranselaer to report his fitness for continued service
Secretary at War, acting under mandated reductions in force, inquires into Van Ranselaer's fitness for continued active military service.
Huntington MssReport on Elections, Russia
Murray is addressing the current standings in an election; he goes on to discuss the character of society, and savage and refined nations. He also seems to allude to Russia, mentioning Peter and other …
James McHenry PapersRegarding an Election
Murray writes of the election results for members of Congress, and fears what will happen if the next President is not a Federalist.
James McHenry PapersNo Secret Motives
Callender informs McHenry that the communications he handed to Mr. Edwards are from General Wayne, and that he transcribed them a year ago. The series of interrogatories is entirely misplaced. There …
James McHenry PapersNews of the Day
Murray writes a breezy, friendly letter to McHenry, in which he discusses local politics, and general news.
James McHenry PapersMcHenry's Case with the State; Election News
Winchester refers to a case between McHenry and the state, but tells him they are loathe to do anything that diminishes their revenue. He refers to politics, and how they wait for news from a …
James McHenry PapersMatters before the Court and Local Politics
James Winchester writes from Baltimore regarding a court case, and General Smith's conduct, which opposes the sense of his constituents. He writes of political matters and treaties without making …
James McHenry PapersLetter from James McHenry to Andrew Pickens regarding the Creek Nation
Secretary of War James McHenry writes Major General Andrew Pickens on Pickens' recent appointment as commissioner. As commissioner, McHenry writes, Pickens will work in conjunction with George Clymer …
Andrew Pickens PapersHealth & Comfort of Eaton's Troops
Hodgdon discusses the provisioning of clothing, supplies, arms, and equipage for Eaton's troops at Colraine on the St. Marys River.
William Eaton PapersElected official not Representing his Electorate
James Winchester writes of an unnamed politician who is acting in opposition to the desire of the electorate. There is a committee that has called upon him to explain his reasoning. He is creating …
James McHenry PapersDirecting Harris to Deliver Indian Goods to Hodgdon
McHenry directs Harris to deliver Samuel Hodgdon the Indian goods that are slated for transport to Tennessee.
Rhees CollectionComplaints Relative to Mr. Parish, Our Consul at Hamburgh
Although he questions the merits of the complaints by the French Directory regarding John Parish as Consul at Hamburgh, Hamilton recommends that Parish be superseded with a kind letter to him. It is …
James McHenry Papers
