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James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent, in answer to Major Robert Flournoy
Seagrove reply to letter from Major Flournoy dated 5 October 1793. Notes that no treaty is in contemplation between United States and Creek Nation. He states that his actions are governed by orders of …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dJames Seagrove Creek Indian Agent to Secretary of War Henry Knox on meeting with Georgia Governor Telfair
Writing from Augusta Georgia, Seagrove informs Knox that after meeting Georgia Governor Telfair, he has written a follow-on letter in order to inform the Governor of his movements to meet the Creeks …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dJames Seagrove Creek Indian Agent letter to Georgia Governor Telfair on planned meeting with Creeks on 10 September 1793
From Augusta Seagrove recounts his meeting with the Governor on 5 September 1793 and informs Governor of Georgia Telfair of his plans to meet with the Creeks. He informs Telfair that his mission is in …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dJames McDonald Is Much Distressed, Etc.
Mr. Britt needs to settle Army accounts for 1791and for that part of 1792 that he received the pay of the troops. James McDonald is now on pension but his account cannot be settled for want of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Iron Purchased by Simon Singer
Included is the amount of iron purchased by Simon Singer for which he paid Richard Parker. Since this debt was appropriated by the Secretary of War for the payment of the balance due Ames' account, he …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Invoice of Ordnance and stores at Philadelphia, the Property of the United States
Inventory of ordnance and stores at Philadelphia, to include cannon, shells, cannon ball, arms, powder, lead, uniforms and equipment. Also included is a list of damaged equipment.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Invoice of Indian Goods
O'Hara acknowledges receipt of Hodgdon's letter of the 20 April covering $13,000 in bank notes. He thanks Hodgdon for the attention to his business. If O'Hara's invoice of Indian goods can be disposed …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Invalids and the Pension List
The Attorney General is trying to work with the Secretary of War to deal with the issue of invalids and the Pension List. Suggests writing a letter to some of the invalids to make them aware of the …
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)Interpreters Arrival, Arrival of Moravian Missionaries, and Timing of Conference
Federal commissioners for conference at Sandusky report that interpreter Jasper Parish has arrived with letters from Knox and wampum resupply. Other interpreters, Mr. Wilson and Mr Ash arrived with …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dIntends to Prove Ordnance; Request for Three Pound Balls
Proctor intends to prove some ordnance and says he needs 25 three-pound balls.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Insufficient Funds Available for Mustered Militias to go into Service
Insufficient funds available for mustered militias to go into Service
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Instructions to Get Two Guides and Proceed with Letters to Pittsburg
Commissioners instruct interpreter Jasper Parrish to proceed to Pittsburg with two trusty Indians from Cornplanter's settlement, obtain more interpreters for treaty negotiations at Sandusky, and …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dInstructions to Benjamin Lincoln of Massachusttes, Beverly Randolph of Virginia, and Timothy Pickering of Pennsylvania, Commissioners appointed for dealing with the Indians, North of the Ohio given by special direction of the President of United States at Philadelphia
Instructions from Henry Knox to the commissioners appointed to deal with the hostile Indians north of the Ohio. Knox directs the commissioners to close the scene of hostilities dictated by protection …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dInstructions respecting the paying of troops
As agent to War Department in territory of United States south of Ohio, Howell provides Henley with instructions respecting part of agency appertaining to paying of troops.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Instructions Respecting Paying the Troops
Henley, appointed as Agent of War Department in territory of United States South of Ohio, receives instructions respecting his duties paying troops of United States.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Instructions Regarding the Pursuit of the Indians
White instructs Beard on the best ways to pursue and kill the Indians who have been responsible for murders and depredations on the frontier.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Instructions Regarding the Conduct of Offensive Operations
Knox assures Wayne that the president has given him plenary powers and full discretion to execute offensive operations against the Indians employing whatever strategy that seems most likely to result …
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Instructions from President of United States General George Washington to Governor Blount on late violent inroads by white settlers from the southwestern territory into the Cherokee Nation
In this letter to William Blount, Governor of Southwest Territory, Knox conveys President Washington's concerns about white inroads onto peaceable parts of Cherokee lands. President Washington asks …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dInstructions for Stores
Refers to Mr. Solandar and activities in Philadelphia. Provides instructions for stores. Refers to desires of Commander in Chief.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Inquiry as to when Indian Nations will arrive at Sandusky
Entry notes that Federal Commissioners left Navy Hall at Niagara on 10 July and arrived at Ft. Erie 11 July 1793. On 14 July set sail for Detroit River; arrived on 21 July; took quarters with Captain …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dInfantry Clothing to Pittsburgh
Hodgdon is directed to send 110 complete suits of infantry clothing to Pittsburgh to be put in charge of Major Craig and issued to the troops stationed at Fort Franklin, Pittsburgh, Big Beaver, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Indian Hostilities
Governor Telfair writes to Secretary at War Knox to request more men and supplies to support military action on the frontier.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dIndian Hostilities
Governor of Georgia provides status of Indian hostilities to Secretary at War. Governor Telfair informs Secretary Knox that weapons have not been received.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dIndian Hostilities
Governor Edward Telfair describes Indian violence to the Secretary at War. The Governor mentions the murders of Daniel Moffett and John Herring.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dIndian Goods
The packages marked "St. Clair" and said to contain Indian goods are to be forwarded to Pittsburgh to the care of Major [Isaac] Craig.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
