State Historical Society of Wisconsin: Archives Division
101 documents
Protection for Transport
Request to hire J. Wallace, who plans to transport a load of goods to Fort Pitt.
File 1789, Nov 23Overtures of Peace with Indians
Relayed rumors of peace, but any more mismanaged campaigns against Indians could be disastrous. Discussed current campaign against Indians and referenced a successes and failures with dates.
George R. Clark PapersEXTRACT: Letter from Wayne on Protection of Frontier
Wanye demanded Westmoreland be protected by erecting posts or sending patrols.
Draper MSS-Frontier Wars MSSEmployment of Scouts
Two scouts employed for the protection of frontiers of Washington County, more to be engaged. Scouts will have to be deployed in parties of three or more.
Draper MSS-Frontier Wars MSSDischarge of Militia
Discharge of militia called into service for protection of Ohio County in Virginia. Maj. Gen. A. Wayne to provide necessary aid for Western frontiers.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Circular
Description of how scouts for Washington County will be paid via warrant.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Circular
To avoid unnecessary bloodshed, no hostilities are permitted. Messengers have been sent to Indian villages to offer one last attempt at peace.
Draper- Simon Kenton Papers[Circular] Notification of Pay
Details of how scouts for Ohio County would be paid in the future with orders to pay scouts for previous service.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Results from the Negotiations with Hostile Indians
Indians from Upper Ohio wanted to draw boundary line at the Ohio River which was not acceptable to Commissioners who ended the negotiations.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Request for Orders
Indians have acted in hostile manner; Shepherd requests orders on how to act against them after General Wayne left the quarter.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Indian Land Treaty of 1783
Ownership of land near Great Lakes is erroneous. United States gained the right to claim land through the grant of the King of England, but the Indian Nations decided to revoke that right to claim.
George R. Clark PapersFailure to Secure Peace With Northwest Indians; Discussion of Militia
Informs Wayne that the Indian commissioners have failed to establish peace with the Indians north of the Ohio. Describes the commissioners' travels to safety, and lists the tries most disposed for …
Joseph Brandt PapersA Proclamation
Notes the commissioners chosen by the Senate and the President to hold a treaty with the hostile Indians of the lower Sandusky. Proclamation forbids aggressive action against the Indians or their …
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Speeches from the Indian Chiefs of the Three Nations Expressing Solidarity with Brandt
Expresses the sorrow of Three Nations Indian Chiefs at the departure of "Col. Brandt," expressing friendship and solidarity with him, and pledging to follow his guidance. Chiefs sign the document by …
Joseph Brandt PapersEnclosed Muster and Pay Roll
Muster and Payroll for scouts in the Western territories.
Draper- Simon Kenton PapersOrdnances for Transport
Enclosed return for ordnance and military stores to be transported to fort on St. Mary's River.
Gratz Collection of AutographsSpeech By Joseph Brant Concerning Indian Lands at Grand River
Entitled "Speech from Captain Jos. Brant to Captain Claus Agent of Indian Affairs for and behalf of the Five nations inhabiting the Grand River, 22 October 1796." Discusses grievances relating to …
Joseph Brandt PapersOrder to Discharge Militia
Peace with Indians North West of the Ohio has made the employment of scouts and militia unnecessary, Pickering commands that they be discharged.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Information of Intrigues Concerning Land Along Lake Erie
Refers to earlier discussion of lands around Lake Erie; informs Chapin that various unscrupulous people around Detroit have designs on that tract, currently claimed by the Wyandots. Asks that Chapin …
Joseph Brandt PapersRequest to Publish
Request to publish the enclosed document once a week in the paper until July 15..
Gratz Collection of AutographsManagement of Indian Relations in Western Territories
Orders on how to interact with Indians that respect the treaty signed regarding borders and hunting grounds. Protocol of an Indian Agent outlined.
Draper MSS-Kentucky PapersLetter to Secretaries of State and War Concerning Position in Provisional Army
Reports himself prepared to accept a commission in the provisional army, which he had been nominated before, should that force actually be approved. Discusses his usefulness in the Tennessee region, …
King's Mountain PapersMarching Orders
Transfer all information regarding recruiting to Major Kingsbury who will assume Buell's post and Buell is to proceed immediately to Pittsburgh and await further instruction.
Gratz Collection of Autographs[CONFIDENTIAL] Status of Military
Discusses the power of the President to dismiss military officers and instances where such action is or has been appropriate. Also considers the attitudes of Congress towards the Army.
George Clinton Papers
