South Carolina Department of Archives and History
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Right of Claims
Commissioners find it impossible to remove settlers from disputed lands. Admonishes U.S. government for ruining Indian tribes after they helped secure peace for the U.S.
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Land Negotiations
Use of hunting grounds and positive negotiations with New York and Virginia.
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Indians Seeking Peace
Chota Indians left their towns and land so the Creeks and White People can fight among themselves.
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Indian Talks Regarding Land Rights in Georgia
Indians request removal of Georgian settlers from their land. Then there will be peace. Expressed desire for peace with all three nations (England, Spain, America). Doctor White has acted on behalf …
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Disputed Territory
Disputed land in Georgia and Indian policy addressed. McGillivray noted the removal of settlers from land priority in negotiations with Indians.
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Stores to Charleston
List of stores to be shipped to Charleston enclosed. Cannons discussed.
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Relations with hostile Indians
Summary of hostile Cherokee and Chicamagua tribe actions and designs along the Tennessee River. Relations with United States and various tribes. Notes that Congress would be in session and discussed …
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Protection of ports and harbors South Carolina
Protection of harbors at South Carolina discussed, requested a return on all usable cannons.
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Establish Magazine and Arsenal in South Carolina
Proposed purchase of land to build arsenal and magazine. Requested Moultrie obtain the necessary permission from the state legislature.
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Continuance of embargo upon vessels bound to foreign ports or places
Policy of exchange on vessels bound for foreign nations still in effect. Requests Vanderhorst will comply with the president's wishes as stated in previous letter regarding the use of the militia.
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[Invoice of Ordnance & Stores].
List of materials shipped on vessel captained by John German to Charleston, SC.
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[COPY] Missing Mail
Has not heard from the Cherokees or Creeks since they passed the Tennessee (river?), and waiting on an express from Cumberland. Militia has turned out "with unusual alacrity," and the remaining troops …
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[COPY] Fortification of South Carolina
Mr. Perrault appointed to direct the building of fortifications in Charleston, SC. Knox requested Vanderhorst to appoint someone to superintend the daily operations.
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Apologies for delay in response to letter pertaining to French privateer and defense of frontier. Instructions for receiving reimbursement. Money for Mr. Seagrove's expenses now lies in the branch …
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[COPY] Protection of Frontier
Proposal of military guard for the protection of the frontier from Indian attacks at the expense of the Federal government. Requested reimbursement for money advanced to commissioners for Indian …
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South Carolina Account with the United States.
Account of the state of South Carolina with the United States; lists pay for spies, arms and ammunition, pay and subsistance of militia, and transportation costs.
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