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Indian Speech to Commissioners
Indians apologized and provided reasoning for not meeting commissioners at Sandusky, requested to meet with "Governor of this Province" (John Graves Simcoe) at Niagara for negotiations.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersCourier to carry cash to Pittsburgh
Asks for a reliable courier to carry cash to Pittsburgh.
Misc CollectionContract to Transport Items to Niagara
Particular details of the contract and the acquisition of boats and barges for transport.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersCommissioners Clarifying Misunderstanding
Commissioners announced they would anxiously wait for reply from Council at Rapids of the Miami River.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersCommissioner's Notes on Treaty Proceedings
Before arrival of commissioners at the council house from Navy Hall, while waiting for them, Captain Brandt spoke. He noted that it was agreed at the Rapids [of Miami River] that Indians should come …
Benjamin Lincoln PapersAdvice and Opinion on Council Fire with Indians
Lincoln recapped events of council fire with hostile Indians at the rapids of the Miami River, advised against any military activities during treaty negotiations. Suspects Gen. Wayne of violating …
Benjamin Lincoln PapersUnlawful Increase of Force on Ships in Ports of the United States
Neutrality of United States dictated that no ships need additional weapons. The arming of vessels by United States ships, or the arming of vessels in U.S. water is unlawful. Rule sent to all other …
C. E. French Collection.Suggestion for Obtaining Masts for Frigates
Humphrey noted merchants were in town and that the United States should contract with them to purchase masts for the new frigates to be built.
C. E. French Collection.Questions on Shipbuilding
Humphrey requested additional information on a model ship. Questions listed.
C. E. French Collection.Augmentation of force in foreign vessels
Issues direction pertaining to the arming of foreign vessels in U.S. ports, which Knox considers unlawful augmentation of force.
Misc CollectionAdjustments to Ship Measurements
Humphreys' changes/discoveries in ship building processes and measurements.
C. E. French Collection.Master of Trade House to Serve the Creek Indians of Georgia
Secretary Pickering appoints Edward Price as the factor of a trading house on the St. Mary's River, GA, which has been established by Congress to supply the Creek Indians with goods. Sets forth …
John Adams PapersMaster of a Trade House to Serve the Indians of the Southwestern Territory
Secretary Pickering appoints James Byers as the factor of a trading house in the Southwestern Territory, which has been established by Congress as the second of two experimental trading posts set up …
John Adams PapersAppointments by President
Recommendations for appointments to surgeon's mate discussed.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersTranscript of Talks Between Different Indian Chiefs & Secretary of War on Necessity of Peace Between Tribes
McHenry, on behalf of President Washington, advises all the Indians assembled to not go to war with each other. The representatives of the tribes then comment on this advice and on peace-making among …
John Adams PapersThe President's Response to Chickasaw Concerns Over Boundaries, Garrisons, and Various Issues
McHenry transmits the president's thoughts about the concerns expressed by the Indians in the conference of November 24, 1796. He says the president will do what he can to prevent white encroachment, …
John Adams PapersTalk of the Chickasaws Held with the Secretary of War
According to the treaty, the Chickasaws want to know when the Spanish will evacuate the post and the post will be destroyed to prevent further occupation by US troops. A lawsuit against South Carolina …
John Adams PapersSpeech by John Watts, Cherokee Chief, Concerning Peace & Boundaries with U.S.
Notes that peace has faithfully been observed since a 1795 conference, though whites have killed Indians since then; expresses sorrow that these whites have not been punished. Describes the …
John Adams PapersSpeech at Conference with Indian Chiefs, Treaty Cannot Be Amended
McHenry's speech to the assembled chiefs, on behalf of the president. Tribes represented: Wiandots [Wyandots], Delawares, Shawanees [Shawnees], Ottawas, Chippewas, Putawatimies, Miamis, Eel River, …
John Adams PapersResponse to Cherokee John Watts' Concerns Over Boundaries, Etc.
McHenry speaks on behalf of the president, who says he is pleased by the Indians' inclinations toward peace. Notes he is sending Silas Dinsmoor, an Indian agent, to live among them. Says that the …
John Adams PapersRequest for Marking of Boundary Between White & Indian Lands
The chiefs of the Chickasaw have assembled to receive word from the president of the United States, as directed. They also express worry over settlers building up on their borders. To prevent …
John Adams PapersRegarding the Teaching of Artillery & Engineering Principles at West Point
Refers to incident at West Point which resulted in a court of inquiry for the commandant and the resignation of a subordinate officer; McHenry notes the trouble to which he has gone to conciliate the …
John Adams PapersRegarding Instructions for Cooperating with Stephen Hillis, New Tennessee Paymaster & Storekeeper
Attaches a copy of the instructions to Stephen Hillis, new paymaster & military storekeeper for Tennessee. Asks Henley to inventory all public stores which he has care of, and deliver said inventory …
John Adams PapersProtest Against U.S. Encroachment of Territory at Chickasaw Bluffs
Chickasaw delegation continues to protest the U.S. plans to install a garrison at Chickasaw Bluffs after the Spanish garrison is evacuated from that place. Submits documentation that proves U.S. …
John Adams PapersPresident's Reply to Concerns of the Choctaw Delegation of December 16
James McHenry responds on behalf of the president, saying that he does not know if the boundaries described by the Choctaw chief are the same ones decided upon in the Treaty of Hopewell, but that he …
John Adams Papers
