State Historical Society of Wisconsin: Archives Division
101 documents
Treaty at French Lick with the Chickasaw
Account of the Virginia-Chickasaw Treaty of 1783 held at French Lick
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Resolution for establishing boundary lines with Indians
A congressional resolution, signed by Secretary Charles Thomson, establishing and empowering Indian commissioners.
George R. Clark PapersMurders in the Cumberland Gap
Governor Martin (of North Carolina) directs an investigation into murders committed in the Cumberland Gap. He states that if Cherokee or Chickamauga Indians are responsible a military expedition will …
Henry Miller PapersBoundaries of the United States and Indian lands
Congressional resolution, signed by Secretary Charles Thomson, pertaining to the boundaries of the United States and Indian lands.
George R. Clark PapersAppointment as Indian Commissioner
Appointment by Congress of George Rogers Clark to be Commissioner for holding a Treaty with Indians.
George R. Clark PapersWilliam Clark, Principal Messenger for the Western District
George Rogers Clark and Richard Butler, acting as Commissioners of Indian Affairs, appoint William Clark to serve as the Principal Messenger for the Western District. George Owens is appointed as …
William Clark PapersThe election of Indian Commissioners by Congress
These documents announce the election by Congress of Indian Commissioners.
Henry Miller PapersMurder of Billy Nation
A speech delivered at the Falls of the Ohio to unnamed Indian Nations intended to preserve the peace. The speech indicates that an Inidan named "Billy Nation" was murdered by a white man who …
William Clark PapersKeeping the Peace
Pacan, Chief of the Upper Miami Towns, speaks to General Clark and the Commissioners of Indian Affairs at Post St. Vincent. Pacan desires peace and blames Alexander McKee for fomenting hostilities …
William Clark PapersCongressional resolution regarding Indian Commissioners
Congressional resolution regarding pay and responsibilities for Indian Commissioners.
Henry Miller PapersSpeech of Richard Butler
Speech made to Captain Beal regarding Indians and U.S. disputes over land with overtones of peace.
Draper MSS-Frontier Wars MSSProcurement of Settlers
Instructions to Potter for procuring settlers for the associates' (Pickering, Hodgdon, Coxe, and Fisher) land. Includes the terms for the settlers as to improvement of the land, the number of acres to …
Draper-James Potter PapersKnox transmits Award to Colonel Pickens for actions at Cowpens
Sword given to Pickens for service in the military, bravery, and patriotism.
George R. Clark PapersArticles of a Treaty with the Choctaw Nation
Treaty Concluded at Hopewell on the Keowee River near Seneca Old Town between the commissioners plenipotentiary of the Choctaw Nation and the U.S. 11 Articles
Draper Mss-TennesseeArticles of a Treaty with the Chickasaw Nation
Treaty concluded at Hopewell, on the Keowee, near Seneca Old Town, between Commissioners Plenipotentiary of the United States of America and the Chickasaw Nation. 11 Articles.
Draper Mss-TennesseeAppointment of Richard Butler as superintendent of Indian Affairs for the Southern District
Nomination of Richard Butler to superintendent of Indian Affairs for the Southern District.
Draper MSS-Frontier Wars MSS[Speech to Indians].
Speech given by General Clark to the Indians in October 1786.
George R. Clark PapersWarmest Sympathies Expressed
Knox offered sincere sympathy for injuries sustained by Butler in the service of his country.
Draper MSS-Frontier Wars MSSTo the Chiefs and Warriors of the Six Nations
Speech alludes to transmission of items to Congress, recommendations of peace, and advised Indians to maintain control over their people to prevent hostilities against white settlers.
Draper MSS-Frontier Wars MSSCongressional resolves pertaining to treating with Indians
Resolves derived from report submitted to Congress by Messers Kean, Clarke, and Grayson.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)
