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Tardy interpreters, arrival of Benjamin Lincoln, overdue wampum, and concern over potential troop movements of General Wayne
Commissioners report that General Lincoln arrived on 25 May with stores in the batteaux. No interpreters as of yet; nor is there any white wampum. Duplicate letter enclosed from Colonel McKee. The …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dTalks from Headmen of Chehaws and Telluina: Militea, Stinnpoe, Stophia Chopes, Chehaw Tustanmocca, Tustanochogn, and Cochorona Tustanmocca to James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent on their participation in the murder and robbery at Traders Hill St Marys
Undated document, probably generated during late spring 1793. The headmen explain that they thought there was a general war when they came upon the dead Captain Fleming at Robert Seagrove's store, …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dTalks from Bird King to James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent regarding perpetrators at robbery and murder Traders Hill St Marys
Talks from Bird King, also known as Bird Tail King. He sends the beloved white wing and asks that Seagrove see it as a symbol of friendship. Asks that Seagrove send the white wing and talks to great …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dTalk from Lieutenant Colonel William Melton to Headmen and Warriors of Donnally's Town, Flint River Georgia
Lieutenant Colonel Melton of Georgia Militia 1st Regiment Green County warns the Creeks about their continued depredations on property and persons of settlement he commands. Accuses Creeks of …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dTable of Contents: Report of the territory of the United States Southwest of the Ohio, and the Cherokees.]
Table of contents for subsequent reports and letters: Section A: Knox to President of United States General George Washington relative to southwestern frontiers. Sect. B: Knox to Governor of …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dTable of Contents Volume II, including instructions to commissioners appointed to treat with Indians north of Ohio, statement relative to Southwestern Frontier & the Creek and Cherokee Indians, letter accompanying return of ordnance and military stores of United States
Table of contents includes instructions for commissioners appointed to treat with Indians north of Ohio [Sandusky Conference], and a journal of the proceedings; a letter from Secretary of War Henry …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dSwords Requested
The Secretary of War requests Hodgdon to send one of the swords made the previous year and also one that Mr. Francis has just turned into the store.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Supplies, Stores, Clothing, Etc.
Craig discusses the status of a number of supplies, stores, and clothing.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Supplies
Request to examine enclosed request for supplies with stipulation to only provide items that are on hand.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [1A-F2] (RG46)Sundry Accounting Matters
Doctor Jonathan M. Scott is leaving for the Headquarters of the Army to the Westward and is delivering the money for the pay, forage, and recruiting of the Army, including bounties. The Secretary of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sundry Accounting Matters
General Posey has been granted $21,000 for the purpose stated in the enclosed estimate. Not knowing the number of men left at Fort Franklin, Howell has deducted from the general amount the same sum …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sums Deducted from Advances to Officers & Soldiers
Howell wants to be furnished with certificates of the sums deducted from his advances to the officers and soldiers as shown in his own account. Swan's certificates should indicate the company and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sums Charged to the Quartermaster General
By order of the Quartermaster General, Bellie has drawn sums for individuals who have rendered services to the public which sums, after payment, will be charged to the Quartermaster General.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Submission to House of Representatives Knox's instructions to the Federal Commissioners appointed to treat with Indians north of Ohio, their reports, and statement of troops of Legion of United States and certain intelligence from Major General Wayne
Ordered by President of United States General George Washington, Knox submits to the Speaker of the House of Representatives his instructions to the Federal Commissioners for the Sandusky Conference, …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dStoppages of Pay
Howell's last instruction to stop those officers' pay who have irregularities in their accounts is so unqualified that it is embarrassing to Swan. Swan recommends that no more stoppages be made at the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Stop the Money from Capt. Melcher or I Shall Lose It!
Enclosed is an extract from the list of warrants issued by the Secretary of War in continuation through November 1793. Howell also want to know if Swan has stopped the money from Captain Melcher. This …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Statement of the non commisssioned officers and privates in the service of the United States.
Major General Wayne has 3229 troops under his immediate command, including the garrisons of Fort Washington, Fort Hamilton, Fort St. Clair and Fort Jefferson. At Forts Knox and Steuben: 104 Upper …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dStatement of Secretary of War to President of United States relative to South Western Frontiers
Statement relative to Southwestern portions of United States, connected with Georgia, Creek Indians. Begins by recounting James Seagrove, Creek Indian Agent, conference with lower Creeks in November …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dStatement of Secretary of War to President of United States relative to South Western Frontiers
Knox recounts that during November 1792, Creek Indian Agent James Seagrove was successfully pursuing peace efforts with the Creek Nation until prospects were clouded on 11 March 1793 with the robbery …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dStatement of Frederick Dalcho Surgeons Mate Legion of United States on Georgia Militia efforts to intercept James Seagrove during peace overtures with Creeks
Statement by Frederick Dalcho Surgeons Mate given on 25 September 1793, attested by James Seagrove. Dalcho reports that some Georgia militia were pursuing some Indians in order to recover stolen …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dStatement by Brigade Major Buckner Harris, 1st Brigade, 1st Division to James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent
Harris states that a party of militia brought in 8 prisoners and killed several Indians, which was consistent with the orders of Georgia Governor Telfair, who instructed several officers on the …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dState of Alarm Among Inhabitants of Georgia Frontier, Etc.
From Fort Fidius, Major Gaither reports many of inhabitants have left their homes; some have built forts on their soil. Gaither has furnished many with arms; militia Generals have ordered rations. …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dState of Affairs with the Indians
Knox reports to Governor Telfair that Governor Blount, southwest territorial governor and superintendent of Indian Affairs southern department, is also alarmed at the state of affairs with the Indians …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dSpeech of Wyandot Chief Sa-wagn-da-wunk to the Federal Commissioners for Sandusky Conference
In reply to Federal Commissioner's Speech at Captain Elliot's mouth of Detroit River previous afternoon. Interpreted by Simon Girty. Chief says he understood the speech on previous day. Says the …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
