State Historical Society of Wisconsin: Archives Division
101 documents
Notification of Cherokee Declaration of War & Estimate of the Situation
Postscript on letter envelope, informs Knox of recent declaration of war by several Cherokee villages (on whom seems to be unclear). Against the possible threat of a roving force of three to …
King's Mountain PapersKnox directs Martin to comply with the investigation
Knox informs Martin that the investigation by the state of North Carolina will require him to put his conduct in writing.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Indian Depredations
Orders received. Updates on supplies. Latest intelligence stated Indians came up Ohio river and took nine boats.
George R. Clark PapersComments on Western Border Incidents
Appears to address various situations on the western boundary of the U.S., from Georgia to Detroit.
King's Mountain PapersAppointment of Spies
Details on the assignment of spies to Western side of Ohio River. Recent acts of Indians recounted.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Results of Congressional Debate on the Protection of Frontier
Rally of volunteers, repair of Fort Pitt, and protection against Indians alluded to in general terms.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Request to Place Names on Invalid List
Knox requested William Scott and John Witram to be placed on invalid list. Includes pay.
File 1791, September 26Regarding Men Called to Action
Discusses orders from Gov. of Virginia to call out fifty men. Contract secured to supply men.
George R. Clark PapersPeace Negotiations With Cherokee, Troop Preparations & Recent Flood
Apologizes for ill health; discusses goods to be offered to Cherokee Indians, and expects a peace delegation from them shortly. Informs about the raising of troops and troop movements and equipment. …
King's Mountain PapersNeed for Arms and Ammunition
Ohio County required arms and ammunition. Ordered delivery of necessary supplies with loan from U.S. Will notify Governor of Virginia of action.
George R. Clark PapersMen Called Up and Supplied
Notification of soldiers called up and how they were supplied.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Loan of Arms and Accoutrements for Ohio County
Major Craig ordered to provide supplies assigned from Fort Pitt to Ohio County.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Knox informs Shepherd of federal support for additional scouts
Knox informs Shepherd that federal funds will support more scouts than the the two authorized by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)DUPLICATE: [Circular]
Reminder that Baird could employ militia for 2 months to protect Washington County from Indians afterwhich they should be disbanded and records submitted to War Department.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Circular Letter from the Secretary of War to the County Lieutenants of the Frontier Counties of Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Kentucky
Authorization to employ militia in response to the situation in Ohio County. Enclosed pay and ration schedule for militia and rangers. Details on payment, supply, and activity of those volunteering …
Draper MSS-Frontier Wars MSSAuthorization for Use of Militia
Presidential authorization for use of militia to protect Ohio relayed to Sheperd. Details of employment discussed.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)[Duplicate] Protection of Washington County
Recuits marching for Fort Pitt to support the regular troops in protection of Washington County and all settlements along the Ohio River. Orders to call up men to serve as scouts.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)[Circular]
Original copy of circular notifying Shepard he was authorized to call up militia for the protection of Washington County from Indian attacks for a span of two months. The circular requested Shepard …
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Return of Defective Supplies and state of command
Defective supplies returned. List of vacancies that opened up at Pittsburgh. Recommendation of a clerk.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Request for Authorization to Dispatch Militia and Spies
Favorable opinion of memorial for those who have died in the protection of Ohio County. Request for authorization to dispatch men to protect frontier.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Protection of Washington County
Urgency of dispatching scouts to Washington County. Congress to authorize offensive action by militia.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Protection of the Frontier
Advice on preparing settlers for attack by Indians. Congress to approve offensive action by military for protection of settlers and frontier territory.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)
