Virginia State Library: Archives and Records Branch
156 documents
Request for Information on the Militia
Requested information on Virginia militia in response to the recently passed act of Congress.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersEnclosed Appointment of Colonel Martin
Col. Joseph Martin appointed agent for Cherokee nation, enclosed appointment must be transmitted by Randolph to Martin.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersEnclosed Act Regarding Invalids
Federal government to reimburse states for sums paid or will be paid to invalid pensioners, with proper documentation.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters[Resolve of Congress]
Congressional resolve to appoint agent to act as liaison for Cherokee Indians. Joseph Martin elected by ballots.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersResolution Regarding the Militia
Requests information regarding lands reserved for troops south of the Ohio River.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersProtection of Frontiers
Protection of Virginia frontier to be addressed at next session of Congress. U.S. indebted to state for their supply of ammunition and will be reimbursed.
Executive CommunicationsMap of Counties in Kentucky and Western Virginia
Request for map of counties in Virginia and Kentucky due to outdated maps in public possession. Maps will assist in Indian affairs.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersList of Pensioners Received
Acknowledged receipt of list pensioners Virginia can charge the United States.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersGun Powder and Lead for Chickasaws
Deliver to Gov. Randolph gun powder and lead to be furnished to Chickasaw Nation.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersForwarding Letters to Kentucky
Due to no formal mode of mail delivery Knox enclosed public letters for people in Kentucky with request to forward and deliver.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersExtract of an act to recognize and adopt to the Constitution of the United States, the establishment of the troops raised under the resolves of the United States in Congress assembled and for other purposes therein mentioned - passed 29th September 1789
Section 5 and Section 6 of act. Established presidential power to call up militia to protect frontiers. Limits duration of act until the next session of Congress.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersExact List of Invalids
Request for exact list of military invalids that received or are due a pension. States. Additional list of widows and orphans who have received pay.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersEnclosed Letter
Letter for Daniel Smith enclosed, public nature of letter warranted the inclusion of the letter.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersTermination of Scouts Employment
Protection of western frontiers by scouts to cease upon receipt of this letter. Rangers to replace the scouts post of protecting against Indian attacks. Details on troops.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersSeeks to Provide Protection, Provisions for Counties of Harrison, Randolph, Ohio, Monongahela, and Kenkawa
Letter authorizes and instructs the lieutenants of Harrison, Randolph, Ohio, Monongahalia, Kenhawa and Russell Counties [West Virginia] on the procedure for calling up scouts to protect the frontiers …
Auditor Public Accounts #196, Frontier DefenseReturn of Subsistence
Certified copy of return of subsistence due Virginia officers.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersRequest to Forward Letter
Request to forward enclosed letter to Governor Blount.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersProtection of Frontier, Orders Enclosed
Letter authorizes and instructs Harry Innes on the procedure for calling up scouts to protect frontiers against possible Indian hostilities if Innes deems it necessary. Contains authorization for …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersProtection of Frontier Counties
Knox speaks of adopting a temporary method of protecting the frontier counties until danger ceases or a more permanent solution is presented.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersProtection of Frontier
Congress passed Act that authorized the calling up of a battalion and several militia for the more permanent protection of the frontier counties in Virginia and Kentucky from Indian attacks. Scouts …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersPayment of Arrears by State of Virginia to Invalids, Widows, and Orphans
Request for information on arrears paid by state of Virginia to invalids, widows, and orphans.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersLetters for Judge Innes of Kentucky
Enclosed packet of letters addressed for Judge Innes of Kentucky. Knox requested that Randolf forward them in the safest manner possible.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersInvestigation into Cannons, Shot, and Shells
Investigation into cannons, shot, and shells at various locations to be brought to Knox. Compensation to follow.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersInformation on Lost Letters
Letter packet to William Blount miscarried, Knox requested route the letters traveled prior to their miscarriage. Lieutenant Governor Wood currently had the letters in his possession and would …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersIndian Attacks
Discussed types of depredations committed by the Shawnee and Cherokee banditti and notified Randolf of presidential authorization for the governor of the Western Territories to capture the offenders. …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
