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Request for Correct Accounting to the Quarter Master
07/21/1796 Autograph Letter SignedHodgdon requests that the previous quarter master general's accounts be made up to April 1, 1796. Any monies or bills received after that date will be posted to Hodgdon's account.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Report Regarding Suspected Traitors
07/08/1796 Letter SignedWayne relates to McHenry the movements of Thomas Powers and Victor de Collot, two enemy agents operating in the Northwest Territory, and tells of his conversation with Colonel William St. Clair.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Report on a Suspicious Person
07/18/1796 Autograph Letter SignedSt. Clair reports on the activities of a person suspected of disloyal activities in the West.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Report of Suspected Traitors
05/25/1796 Autograph Letter SignedMcHenry warns Wayne of the presence of three men (Thomas Powers, Victor de Collot and Joseph Warin) who intend to reconnoiter the United States' military position in the western country and encourage …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Recommendation of Thomas Lewis
04/26/1796 Autograph Letter SignedMajor General Anthony Wayne recommends Captain Thomas Lewis to Secretary James McHenry for service with Lord Dorchester.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
News from Fort Wayne
02/24/1796 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Hamtramck reports on current affairs at Fort Wayne, and adds that Major Henfrer is headed down the Wabash River to visit various Indian nations. Encloses returns of the garrison, and some …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Medals for Deserving Indians
10/10/1796 Autograph Letter SignedMedals to be presented to Indians as gifts to be struck in England due to cost and workmanship. McHenry requested Mr. Trumbull design the engraving for the medals.
Arthur G. Mitten Collection
Mail and Clothing
02/01/1796 Autograph Letter SignedJohn Pierce acknowledges General Wilkinson's letter of January 26th, mentions the recent arrival of mail and newspapers, remarks on the Wilkinson family's safe arrival to Greenville and health, and …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Jackson's Draft Accepted, Money Due
12/28/1796 Autograph Letter SignedReceived letters containing acceptance of General Jackson's draft. Information on money due.
Arthur G. Mitten Collection
General Wayne Describes Intrigues
07/28/1796Wayne thanks McHenry for his recent letters and for providing him with information regarding statements made against him. Wayne also mentions the box of money and papers discovered by Elisha Winter.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Friendly Greetings
02/09/1796 Autograph Letter SignedDr. Charles Brown mentions in a brief letter that Hodgdon's friend Jones has paid the money owed him, that he is busy since many are on furlough, and that he hopes the General [Wayne?] will return …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Expressing a Desire for Minute Details
07/03/1796 Extract of LetterPike writes of issues affecting Fort Massac and the western part of the Northwest territory. He acknowledges receiving Wilkinson's letter of May 6th. He will not make any improvements to the post.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Events at Fort Defiance
02/15/1796 Autograph Letter SignedMajor John Francis Hamtramck informs General Wilkinson that although Lieutenant Strong arrived safely at the Fort Defiance garrison with the food supplies, he is now stuck there because the river is …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Evacuation Orders
06/27/1796 Autograph Letter SignedMcHenry informs Wayne that the governor of Canada has instructed the British army's evacuation of Fort Miami, Fort Detroit and Fort Michilimackinac. McHenry requests that Wayne make an account of the …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Discharge of Militia and Scouts Northwest of Ohio River
01/12/1796 Autograph Letter SignedPeaceful actions of fourteen Indian tribes per agreement of peace treaty shows the employment of militia and scouts is no longer warranted. Order to discharge those still in service.
Arthur G. Mitten Collection
Developments with Spain
05/06/1796 Autograph Letter SignedGeneral Wilkinson writes Capt. Zebulon Pike on the various issues affecting the western part of the Northwest territory. Lt. Thomas Underwood has received the pay for Pike's garrison as well as the …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367- No image
Describing Incidents of Horse Stealing and Threats of Violence
03/17/1796 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedMajor Cass is describing troubles among the Indians and the inhabitants. The Indians have stolen many horses. Some were returned as a result of imprisoning a Delaware Indian. The Indians have been …
William Hayden, English Collection, M98. 
Affirming Arthur St. Clair's Position in the Northwest Territory
09/13/1796 Letter SignedMcHenry confirms St. Clair's official position with Indian affairs in the Northwest territory, and states he expects St. Clair to personally attend the investigation into the murder of two Indians at …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Accounting Changes in the Quarter Master's Office
05/13/1796 Autograph Letter SignedHodgdon explains the manner in which the business of the quartermaster department of the United States War Office will be conducted in the future.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Accounting Changes
04/28/1796 Letter SignedHodgdon requests that the previous quarter master general's accounts be made up to April 1, 1796. Any monies or bills received after that date will be posted to Hodgdon's account.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Suspicious persons at Fort Washington
08/13/1797 Autograph Letter SignedHarrison replies to McHenry's request for information on suspicious persons at Fort Washington, mentioning the actions of several men. Also informs him that the Spanish are planning on building a …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Reports Involvement in Indian Arrangements; Concern for French
04/03/1797 Autograph Letter SignedReports summon of General Gibson to discuss Indian arrangements. Expresses concern about the French crossing borders. Ross recommends General John Gibson as the United States' representative for …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Report on Suspicious Activity by Thomas Powers and General Wilkinson
06/1797 Autograph Letter SignedNewman describes the man from whom he received papers (meant for Canada) at Greenville and reveals further details regarding the Wilkinson intrigue, in particularly that it is well known around …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Report on Suspicious Activity by Thomas Powers and General Wilkinson
06/18/1797 Autograph Letter SignedNewman gives an account of the efforts of Judge Sebastian, Thomas Powers and General James Wilkinson to use him to their advantage against General Wayne while in Natchez.
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Matters of Paymaster
08/28/1797 Autograph Letter SignedVance advises McHenry on his actions regarding the settling of his accounts.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.
