National Archives of Canada: Archives and Government Records Branch
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Meeting at Niagara
Minutes of a meeting, held at Niagara, between officers of the 8th and 34th Regiments and the Chiefs and warriors of the Mississaga Indians.
Archive Reports 1891Appointment of officers to negotiate with Indian nations
Copy of resolutions of Congress concerning the appointment of officers to negotiate with Indian nations
Claus PapersSpeech of United Indian Nations to Congress
The Indians are disappointed that they were not included in peace accord with Great Britain; wanted lasting peace. Indians excluded from meetings held regarding peace and property rights, desire …
Archive Reports 1891Grievances from the Five Nations to Congress
The Five Nations address grievances pertaining to land sales to Congress.
MG23 HI1 John Graves Simcoe, PapersResponse to the Petition of Tucker, Condy, Williams, & Armstrong
Knox responds to the petitions of Joseph Tucker, Thomas Hollis Condy, Robert Williams, and Samuel Armstrong, late paymasters and agents of the Continental Army from the State of Massachusetts. He …
Samuel Hodgdon LettersReport of Expedition against Little Turtle and Miamis
Josiah Harmar provides a detailed account to the Secretary at War of the failed military expedition against Little Turtle and the Miamis. This account includes such details as the order of march, the …
MG23 HI1 John Graves Simcoe, Papers[COPY] Notification to British of Peaceful Intentions
St. Clair, having been commanded to do so by President Washington, notified Major Murray that the expedition west was to handle hostile Indians and the United States held only a peaceful disposition …
Arthur St. Clair LettersWarning to the Chiefs and Warriors of the Wyandot Nation
General St. Clair, Governor of the Northwest Territory, warns the Wyandot against joining in mischief against the United States.
Archive Reports 1891Updates on Troops, Missing Officer
Unknown location and occupation of officer, others questioned as to his location.
Arthur St. Clair LettersUpdates on Expedition to Frontier, Transportation of Rations
Progress of marching troops and expedition to frontier, transportation of rations to troops, and disbanding militia discussed.
Archive Reports 1891Update on Troops at Fort Washington
Arrival of several battalions and companies of troops to Fort Washington.
Arthur St. Clair LettersUpdate on Supply and Location of Troops
Knox tells St. Clair of the many preparations regarding provisioning and troop movements that are being made in anticipation of the approaching campaign against the western Indians.
Archive Reports 1891Update on Advice to be Delivered to the Chiefs of the Six Nations
Chiefs never arrived for advice to be administered by Gordon. Gordon not authorized to give permission for accompaniment of Indians for Proctor's travels to Sandusky.
Archive Reports 1891Unarmed Virginia Levies Marching to Fort Pitt
Knox requested Butler assist unarmed troops marching through dangerous territory. Additional information of troops marching to arrive at Fort Pitt.
Archive Reports 1891Troops to March for Fort Pitt, Recruiting Discussed
Troops to march to Fort Pitt, prior to departure for expedition to frontier in September. Deficiencies in troops must be made up through additional levy recruits.
Archive Reports 1891Treaty with Indians, Status of Troops, Establishment of Posts on Frontier
Status of troops marching to Fort Pitt, advice on dealing with contractors who will supply materials to troops for expedition. No news on Pickerings treaty with Indians.
Archive Reports 1891Supply of Troops to March to Frontier
Knox satisfied requests for supplies and clothing made by Butler for troops to march to frontier. Knox mentioned letter from Butler to Five Nations would arrive at Niagara.
Archive Reports 1891Supplies and Indian Relations
Troops arrived, ready to march, supply of materials discussed. British urging war between Indians and United States.
Archive Reports 1891Supplies and Defense of the Frontier
Arrival and location of materials and supplies for campaign west to establish posts. Noted status of regular troops called up to defend frontier.
Archive Reports 1891Strength of the Pack Horses, Etc.
Among other assurances, Hodgdon affirms that the pack horses will be up to the rigors of the approaching frontier campaign.
Samuel Hodgdon LettersSpeech to the Northwestern Indians
Speech delivered to the Indians concerning a letter from the Governor of the Northwestern Territory, Arthur St. Clair. Speech delivered by Lieutenant Jeffers and endorsed by Richard Butler.
MG23 HI1 John Graves Simcoe, PapersSecond Letter on Subject of Letter from Sec. of War to the Six Nations
Fearing letter from Secretary of War enclosed in correspondence from Proctor, Proctor sent a second copy of information.
Archive Reports 1891Scott's Mission Successful, Status of Troops
Status of troops on frontier discussed, General Scott's missions successful, but specifics of results yet to be received. Knox adamantly against war with Great Britain.
Archive Reports 1891Schedule of Troops to March for Fort Pitt
List of troops and commanding officers and location of departure for march to Fort Pitt for defense of frontier from Indians.
Archive Reports 1891
