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Invalids in Massachusetts
Enclosed exact return of invalid pensioners in Massachusetts and warrant authorizing their payment. List conforms to the list submitted by John Lucas, Commissary of Pensioners.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersInvalid Pensioners List
After receiving a list of invalid pensioners from the Sec. of Massachusetts, Knox enclosed a list to Lincoln that contained names absent from list.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersEnclosed Warrant to Cover Payments
Warrant to pay six invalids who were not on approved list of those to receive pensions.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersDiscrepancies on Lists of Invalids
List sent by John Lucas did not contain same names of invalids as the list submitted by Knox (which was verified by the Governor of Massachusetts).
Benjamin Lincoln PapersAdditional Amount Due Invalids
Money due invalid pensioners enclosed, request to pay pensioners per previous instructions.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersReport on Public Opinion & New Indian Campaign
Thanks Adams for the use of his estate at Bush Hill near Philadelphia, as it provides relief from the summer heat in the city. Reports on various hostile remarks being published about Adams and his …
John Adams PapersReply to and Comments on News of Public Opinion of Paine & Indian Campaign
Acknowledges & replies to Knox's sentiments in his last letter, including the state of public opinion in New York newspapers and the fall from grace of [Thomas?] Paine. Inquires after Knox's family & …
John Adams PapersRelief of the Sick at Bush Hill and Other News
Informs Adams that all of the sick at Bush Hill seem to be recovering nicely from their fevers. Thanks Adams again for the pleasurable stay at Bush Hill, and professes that the Knox family will be …
John Adams PapersOn the Sickness of Lucy Knox, & the Inadequacy of the Adams House in Philadelphia
Admits that Adams' steward and his children have recovered, but that Lucy Knox is dangerously ill. Apologizes to Adams that the house Knox has procured for him in Philadelphia is not what he deserves, …
John Adams PapersOn receipts for payments to the Scouts of Mason County
Peter Hagnar notifies Henry Lee that receipts for payments made to the Scouts of Mason County indicate an error.
Misc CollectionFamily News, Especially of Sickness at Bush Hill
Knox describes how he has been sick recently, along with the family of Adams' steward (Knox & family being lodged at Adams' estate outside Philadelphia, Bush Hill, at this time). Exchanges various …
John Adams PapersFamily News & Business
Notes that Adams' steward has recovered from illness. Knox's son Marcus has died.
John Adams PapersEXTRACT: Regarding Boundary Lines with Creeks
Account of Creeks decision to draw boundary with United States at north fork of river.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersPayments Made by the Treasurer for the Use of the War Department, 3 March 1791 to 31 March 1792
Lists payments to various individuals by name, date, and amount; summarizes totals to each contractor and overall total at end of document. Concludes by stating that advances were made "by the Bank …
John Adams PapersKnox makes recommendation to Lincoln
Knox writes to Lincoln to secure employment for the son of Pierce.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersSpeech by Wyandot Chief
Translated by Simon Girtie. Chief stated that previous treaties with a few chiefs were void because they did not involve Corn planter and therefore the United States had not purchased Indian lands.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersResponse of Commissioners and Captain Brandt to Indian Speech of 07/07/1793
Regrets to hear reports of war, only peace intended by United States. Commissioners have authority from their government to negotiate.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersPreparation for Treaty with Indians
Discussion of warriors to be present at signing of treaty. Requests presence of Indians.
C. Guild CollectionNotification of Appointment to Commissioner
Notification of appointment to act as liaison to hostile Indians that reside north of the Ohio River. Treaty negotiations, names of other commissioners, and instructions for preparation.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersMessage to the Indians
Message sent to Indian Nations represented at the Council at the Rapids of the Miami River. Request an answer. Message relates to disputes over the boundary line.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersLord Dorchester speech to Indians
Land rights and boundaries were previously determined by nations of Europe and do not hold now that the United States has possession of the land.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersList of Materials
Schuyler requested materials and supplies for boats and barges to transport items on Niagara.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersIndians' Speech
Requested reasons for "warlike appearances" of the United States. Commissioners to answer the following day.
Benjamin Lincoln Papers
