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Incomplete Accounts
Howell expresses his frustration at the amount of information missing from Swan's account. The payrolls of Major Adair's militia are not included as is much of the information required for the account …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)House & Stores on Water Street
Since the lease that Hodgdon currently holds on Steinmetz's house and stores on Water Street will expire at the end of the year, he wants Hodgdon to know that the current rent of 250 pounds per annum …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Henry Knox to President of United States George Washington: recommendations on locations of arsenals and magazines, development of a national arms industry, and return of ordnance, arms and military stores in possession of United States
Included in this return are some recommendations regarding strategic location of magazines and arsenals across the United States and the importance of developing an arms industry in the United States. …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dHe Hurt My Feelings!
The Quartermaster General is complaining that his requisitions for supplies of stores are not being attended to. Craig encloses a copy of the QMG's letter to the Secretary of War and laments that …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Halt of Troop Movement
General Twiggs informs the Secretary at War that due to a lack of provisions, troop movement was halted. Twiggs states that local procurement of provisions by the troops would alienate friendlys in …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dGovernor of Georgia writes to Secretary at War regarding Indian hostilities
Governor Telfair forwards information regarding Creek crimes to Secretary Knox. Telfair states to Knox that Indian prisoners will be treated humanely.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dGovernor of Georgia writes to Secretary at War regarding Indian hostilities
Governor Telfair forwards evidence supporting the case for war against the Creeks to Secretary Knox.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dGovernor of Georgia writes to Secretary at War regarding Indian hostilities
Governor Telfair tells Secretary Knox that the establishment of a paper peace with the Creeks can be of no duration.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dGovernor of Georgia writes to Secretary at War regarding Indian hostilities
Governor Telfair forwards a transcription of his council of war to Secretary Knox. The Governor asks to have this document presented to the President. The council of war was held on 8 August 1793.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dGovernor of Georgia writes to Secretary at War regarding Indian hostilities
Governor Telfair informs Secretary Knox of his intent to keep the President informed of all troop movements.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dGovernor of Georgia writes to Secretary at War regarding Indian hostilities
Governor Telfair informs Secretary Knox that he has intelligence indicating Creek weakness and restates his desire for a military strike against hostile towns. Governor reports the death of an Indian …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dGovernor of Georgia writes to Secretary at War regarding Indian hostilities
Governor Telfair writes to Secretary Knox and calls for war against the tribes on the frontier. Telfair tells Knox to "let no idea of peace so far amuse as to divert the necessary and immediate …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dGovernor of Georgia holds a council of war with his generals
This document records the issues presented by the Governor to the council of war for advice on forming the military expedition against the Creek Indians.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dGovernor Blount's Orders to Captain John Beard
These are Gov. Blount's and Captain White's orders to Captain Beard and his company regarding the pursuit of Indians who have committed murders and depredations on the frontier.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Goods for the Wabash Indians
Hodgdon is directed to deliver to Tench Francis, out of the public stores, ten rifles, seven swords, and 200 strings of wampum which will be added to the supply of Indian goods ordered for the Wabash …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Giving up the Murderers and Robbers at Traders Hill St. Marys
On behalf of upper Creeks, letter from Tuckabachee. Authors acknowledge receipt of talks from Mr. McDonald. Refer to Spaniard talks to be held on Tuckabachees on 12 June. The headmen of both upper and …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dGeorgia's Militia Activity against the Creeks
Gaither reporting to Secretary of War Henry Knox, notes that Georgia Militia Major General Twiggs crossed the Oakmulgee River and laid out a fort. Most of the command mutinied and returned. Gaither …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dGeorgia Militia Not Discriminating between Creek Friends and Foes
Gaither reports that [contrary to guidance from Federal authorities] Georgia militia General Twiggs does not intend to discriminate between Creek friend and foe, with the exception of Cussetahs. …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dGeneral Wilkinson's Account
The embarassment regarding General Wilkinson's account still exists. Swan should write him for an explanation of payments that appear to be entirely improper and contrary to the opinion of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)General War with the Creeks and Cherokees
Governor Telfair discusses the measures being taken to protect the frontiers of his state from marauding Indians.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dFrom Tuckabachee; letter from Alexander Cornell to Creek Indian Agent James Seagrove on the robbery and murder at St Marys
Cornell sorry about the mischief done at St Marys [the robbery and murder of whites at Traders Hill at Robert Seagrove's store]. Mad Dog and David Cornell uneasy about what to do. Had high hopes for …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dFrom Tuchabachee: Letter from Mad Dog, The White Lieutenant, David Cornell, Alexander Cornell, Mr Weathorford, and thirteen headmen of Upper Creeks
The authors pledge agreement with James Seagrove's talk. Authors note that they did not listen to northern Indians; do not want to shed any white people's blood. Once went to war against Cumberland …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dFourth of July Celebration Powder
In the enclosed letter Thomas Proctor has been instructed by the Governor of Pennsylvania to provide an estimate of the powder needed for the coming 4th of July celebration. The order should be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
