National Archives of Canada: Archives and Government Records Branch
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Hodgdon to Travel
Writing for the Sec. of War, in absentia, Stagg informed Butler Hodgdon would travel the next day for Pittsburgh.
Archive Reports 1891Expedition to Frontier
Expedition report by General Scott submitted. Other news from post.
Arthur St. Clair LettersExpedited Transport of Correspondence
President thought it best that communications between Pickering and St. Clair go directly to General Butler without a seal, expediting the transfer of letters.
Archive Reports 1891Enclosed Speech to be Given to Six Nations Chiefs at Buffalo Creek
Butler enclosed speech to be delivered to chiefs of Six Nations for the approval of Gordon.
Archive Reports 1891Enclosed Duplicates of Correspondence on Land Purchase
Originals on boat attacked by Indians, duplicates now enclosed. Judge purchased public lands, continues to sell them despite the Proclamation issued by Congress regarding boundary line between U.S. …
Arthur St. Clair LettersDirections for Constructing Shot to be Used in Cannons,Muskets, and Rifles
Using Jacob Keeper's powder, Knox gave instructions for constructing shot for arms when the pre-made 5 inch shells were not available.
Archive Reports 1891Developments on Frontier
Informant told St. Clair that Wyandots joined Shawnees and Delawares in alliance. Further details on military operations on frontier.
Arthur St. Clair LettersCover Letter Requesting Advice for Hodgdon
Knox requested Butler give directions to Hodgdon for preparation for campaign.
Archive Reports 1891Counties Sufficiently Protected, Orders to Move Troops
No additional protection needed for counties against a few Indians, Knox ordered Butler to march for Head Quarters with troops and supplies.
Archive Reports 1891Council with Six Nation Chiefs, Opinion on Knox
Butler enclosed proceedings from council with Six Nation chiefs held due to agitated Indians. Knox wants to "take all nations by the hand to meet" General Sinclair at Fort Washington on the Ohio but …
Archive Reports 1891COPY:Pickering Speech to the Six Nations
Speech regarding peaceful intentions of U.S. and Six Nations; dispelled rumors of bad whitemen and evil Indians.
Archive Reports 1891COPY: Troops to March for Fort Pitt, Enclosures for Gen. St. Clair
In absence of Secretary of War, Stagg transmitted info 2nd Regiment to march for Fort Pitt, shortly followed by recruits.
Archive Reports 1891COPY: Request to Five Nations for Assistance
Request to Five Nations to accompany De Bartzet and Governor St. Clair to deal with hostile western tribes.
Archive Reports 1891COPY: Proceedings of Council with Chiefs of the Six Nations
Formal speech by Butler given at the negotiations held at Buffalo Creek.
Archive Reports 1891COPY: Ordinances, Military Stores, and Medicines Forwarded to Pittsburg
List of military and hospital supplies for troops.
Archive Reports 1891Copy: Notification of Dissatisfaction with Murder
Copy of letter sent to Corn Planter for the Seneca Nation, sent to Lord Dorchester and Lord Grenville. Govt upset with murder of friendly indians at Beaver Creek, reward offered for apprehension of …
Archive Reports 1891COPY: Letter of Condolence Regarding Murder at Beaver Creek
Assurances of punishment for the murder of Indians by white people, reprimands other bad Indians for "mischief".
Archive Reports 1891COPY: Enclosed Letters and Extracts from Pickering
In Secretary of War's absence, Stagg transmitted letters from Pickering who was in the process of negotiating a peace with the hostile Indians.
Archive Reports 1891Commissions for Major Clarke's Battalion
Commissions to be sent along, good news of harmony among troops well received.
Archive Reports 1891Appointment of Surgeon's Mate
Woodhouse appointed surgeon's mate to Major Clarke's battalion along with orders to march to Fort Pitt and await further direction.
Archive Reports 1891Appointment of Officers to Virginia Battalion
Washington authorized Colonel Da[nka] to appoint officers to Virginia Battalion so they can begin recruiting.
Archive Reports 1891Appointment of Knox as Major General, Commander of Troops on Frontier
Official appointment of Knox as Major General with general instructions for his duties on the frontier. Just and liberal peace with Indians, avoid war.
Archive Reports 1891Aid in Protecting the Frontier
General Butler reports on the additional forces and stores that are enhancing his ability to protect the frontier.
Samuel Hodgdon Letters
