National Archives of Canada: Archives and Government Records Branch
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Route of Hendrick to Hostile Western Indians
Step by step route of Hendricks route by way of Niagara and Grand River.
Archive Reports 1891Request to Six Nations to Accompany Proctor on Message Delivery
Request by Knox to accompany Thomas Proctor to meet the Miami and Wabash Indians for delivery of warning by President of punishment if murder and invasion continue.
Archive Reports 1891Report on State of Readiness
General Butler reports on the state of readiness of his men, horses, and supplies.
Samuel Hodgdon LettersReport from the Frontier Campaign
General Roberts reports on the events taking place near Wheeling as he makes preparations for the campaign to defend the frontier.
Samuel Hodgdon LettersReport Concerning Indian Boundary Lines
Jefferson delineates the boundaries of the United States and Indian Nations.
MG23 HI1 John Graves Simcoe, PapersRecommendation of Surgeon's Mate
Knox recommended Doctor Grasson for position of surgeon's mate in a decent battalion.
Archive Reports 1891Recommendation for Surgeon's Mate
Knox noted letter to Butler recommending Grasson as surgeon's mate for battalions with vacancies. In event of no vacancies, Knox requested St. Clair employ Grasson on medical line.
Archive Reports 1891Queries by Captain Hendrick to Stockbridge Indians
Questions and answers regarding stipulations of treaty with United States and the Six Nations of Indians, at Newtown, New York, June 27th, 1791. U.S. promised peace and retention of lands for Western …
Archive Reports 1891Protection of the Frontier
Greene sent to towns in Maryland and Virginia to muster and inspect troops; carries money to cover expenses related to raising troops and payment of contractors. Troops to be dispatched for …
Archive Reports 1891Protecting the Frontier While Seeking Peace
While preparing for the frontier campaign, General Butler reports on efforts to maintain the peace with the Indians.
Samuel Hodgdon LettersProtecting the Frontier
General Butler reports on the measures he has taken to protect the frontier.
Samuel Hodgdon LettersPresidential Assurances, Indian Affairs
President has faith in St. Clair's command of troops, urgency of moving to Fort Washington. Cherokees signed treaty negotiated with Governor Blount; some Creeks "committing some depredations" on …
Archive Reports 1891Preparations for the Expedition to the Westward
Knox reports on the preparations for the expedtion to the western frontiers. Levies from Jersey and regulars from Delaware are on the march and supplies of clothing and tents are at Winchester.
Archive Reports 1891Order to Dismiss Militia, Supply Distribution
Requested information on the upper battalion due to lack of communication from Major Clarke. Knox entrusted dismissal of militia to arrive at Fort Pitt to Butler.
Archive Reports 1891Messages for the Six Nations from Secretary of War
Proctor charged with giving message of peace from Secretary of War to the Six Nations of Indians and other tribes residing on border of Lake Erie.
Archive Reports 1891Materials to be Forwarded, Movement of Troops
Marching origins of troops across eastern seaboard detailed, all directed to upper Ohio to protect frontier.
Archive Reports 1891Marching Locations of Troops
Knox rewrote letter previously sent regarding the marching locations of troops to the frontier for the defense against hostile Indians.
Archive Reports 1891Location of troops
St. Clair (possibly) gives destination of troops that were marching at time of letter.
Arthur St. Clair LettersLetter Received, Knox's Letter Transmitted
In absence of Secretary of War, Stagg acknowledged receipt of letter and transmitted copy of letter from Knox.
Archive Reports 1891Letter from General Clair
Illegible letter from General Arthur St. Clair to an unknown recipient.
Arthur St. Clair LettersLate Arrival of Newman, Recommendation of Nephew
Requests from last letter to be attended to by Knox, submission of nephew's name to List for consideration.
Archive Reports 1891Invitation to Five Nations to Visit Philadelphia
Suggests visit to Philadelphia to discuss the introduction of various skills related to goods production, all promises of gifts to be fulfilled at Great Council fire in Philadelphia.
Archive Reports 1891Instructions on Sale of Tracts of Land
Developments on the sale of land, contracting, etc.
Arthur St. Clair LettersInstruction to Colonel Thomas Procter
Orders to deliver message to Miami and Wabash Indians for meeting of peace at Fort Washington as soon as possible. Detailed instructions on how to proceed with assembly of Indians and offering …
Archive Reports 1891Immediate Assembly of Troops at Fort Washington
Location of troops disclosed, importance of rapid gathering at Fort Washington emphasized. Relations with Western Indians discussed.
Archive Reports 1891
