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Deposition of William Jones regarding effect of Cornell's death on Creeks
William Jones is deposed and states that the Creeks were largely peaceful until the killing of Cornell at the hands of Georgia troops.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dDeposition of James Seagrove, Creek Indian Agent regarding financial interest in Creek trade of commerce
Deposition of James Seagrove, Creek Indian Agent indicates that he had no direct or indirect financial interest in Creek trade or commerce
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dDeposition of James Aikin [Aiken] given to William Stephens, Mayor of Savannah Geogia, regarding the aftermath of robbery and murder at Traders Hill on St Marys
Copy of deposition given by James Aikin [Aiken], a resident of Creek Nation. Aikins left the Creek Nation when there was no probability of compliance with James Seagrove's demands to turn over the …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dDeposition of James Aikens describing threats by inabitants of Georgia against Federal Indians agents their employ
James Aiken, working for James Seagrove, Creek Indian Agent, describes traveling with goods and baggage of Seagrove along with a free negro named Frederick Chaves. In Washington County Georgia, Aiken …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dDeposition of Henry Carrel take by Jared Irwin
Jared Irwin takes the deposition of Henry Carrel. Carrel gives report of Indian crimes.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dDeposition of Henry Carrel sworn before Jared Irwin Justice of Peace and taken from files of executive W. Urquhart S.E.D.
From Washington County Georgia, Carrel describes horses stolen on the Long Bluff. Captain Stocks and detachment pursued Indian culprits, killed some, recovered horses, rifles, smooth bore gun and …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dDeposition Michael Cupps, Nancy Smith on Indian killings Greene County Georgia
Extract from deposition taken from files of William Urquhart, given by Michael Cupps and Nancy Smith to Elihu Lyman Esquire, justice of peace Greene County Georgia. Cupps was near the Oconee 22 April, …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dDeposition from William Jones to Jared Irwin on prospects for peace following death of David Cornell
In deposition given at Washington County Georgia, Jones states that having resided among the upper Creeks, has found them inclined toward peace until the death of David Cornell, whose circumstances …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dDeposition by eleven inhabitants of Glynn County
Extract from files of Ex Dept. William Urquhart. Inhabitants' report being robbed and plundered by Creek Indians, including cattle and horses. They say the Creek Indians have been treated kindly. …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dDepartment Supplies, Accounts, and Vouchers
Refers to supplies necessary for his department. Expresses concern about method. Discusses accounts and vouchers. Anxiously awaiting news.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Delivery of Rifles to Senecas
Orders to deliver seven rifles to Jasper Parish then to be given to the six Seneca Indians presently in city.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Delivery of clothing, uniforms, knapsacks, and canteens
Request to deliver uniforms, knapsacks, and canteens.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [1A-F2] (RG46)Delivery of Arms to Mud Island
Secretary of War requests that Hodgdon deliver to General Lewis Nicolas, for the use of militia at Mud Island, Delaware River, forty stands of arms with accoutrements. Governor Mifflin accountable.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delinquent Officers
Swan has received letters from Joseph Howell, Accountant of the War Department, directing him to make stoppages of the pay of several delinquent officers, particularly of Capt. Joseph Brock, whose …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delay in Transmitting Dr. Strong's Receipt
Being transmitted is an abstract of warrants drawn by the Secretary of War in continuation to July 27th. It is hoped that Swan will have sent the receipt for the sum remitted by Doctor Strong since …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delaware River Obstructed with Ice, Etc.
Since the Delaware River is obstructed with ice, Hodgdon is directed to forward the clothing for the troops at Knoxville by land carriage to Andrew Nicholson, the merchant at Manchester. Instructions …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Defray Cass's Expenses
Cass was ordered from New Hampshire to Philadelphia to settle his recruiting accounts and join the army of Major General Wayne. Because of the [smallpox] contagion in Philadelphia which made the city …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Deductions from the Estimates of the Pay of the Troops, Etc.
Howell worries that public papers sent by Swan may have been lost or miscarried. He is transmitting the extract from the register of warrants in continuation and notes that Swan should observe the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Death or Glory, Etc.
The army moves within two days for God knows where toward the Miami in high spirits. Whether for death of glory will be known in two months. Shaylor asks Hodgdon to forward in a safe way his letter, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Creeks Have Declared War
Pickens states that the Creeks have declared war on the United States and that John Galphin has moved to join the Seminoles.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dCreek Desire for Peace
Galphin informs Irwin of Creek desire for peace that is tempered with firm resolve to repell intrusion.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dCraig discusses military stores and shipments with Hodgdon
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon of monies received for the quartermaster's department. Craig also requests certain stores to be sent to Fort Pitt.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig requests money from Samuel Hodgdon. Craig needs five thousand dollars to close his transactions for the year.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig requests of Samuel Hodgdon an account of monies remitted to the Quartermaster department. Craig thanks Hodgdon for sending wine via a careful waggoner.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig agrees with Hodgdon that making waggoners accountable for damaged goods is not practicable. Craig also mentions the fever in Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
