Virginia State Library: Archives and Records Branch
156 documents
Explanation of Expedition to the Shawnees
Discussion of protection of Russell County with the President. The President is anxious that an expedition to the Indians be completed properly and successfully, without need for repetition. Refers to …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersEnclosed Letters
Letters from Judge Innes and others to be forwarded.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersEnclosed Letter to Governor of Virginia
In absence of Sec. of War, Stagg enclosed letter from him to Randolph.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersEnclosed Appointments
Appointments of John Steele and Thomson Leayres. Locations of officers given. Request to forward the letters.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersDocuments for William Blount
Enclosed documents for Blount, new governor of territory ceded by North Carolina. Details of location included. Includes proclamations by President Washington concerning Indian treaties.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersCurrent List of Invalid Pensioners
Knox thanks Randolph for an up to date copy of the list of Virginia's invalid pensioners. Payments will be made at Richmond, not at Bermuda Hundred as stated in the advertisement. Sends a copy of a …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersCopy of Instructions to the Governor of the Western Territory, or in his absence the Brigadier Gen. Harmar Copied 15th April (dated 3 March 3) 1790
Instructions detail protection of frontiers using the militia of Virginia and Pennsylvania. Protection by militia was applied for after the use of scouts and rangers was discontinued.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersCertificates for Invalids, Widows, and Orphans
Money to be paid out to invalids, widows, and orphans. Request for information on arrears already paid by states to the above mentioned groups, War Department to reimburse states.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersAuthority to Call Up Scouts
Copies of letters giving authority to Lieutenants of Harrison, Randolph, Ohio, Monongahalia, and Kenhawa counties to call up scouts for the temporary protection of the settlers. Proof of United …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersAct for Raising and Adding Another Regiment to the Military
Full title: An Act for raising and adding another Regiment to the military after establishment of the United States and for making farther provisions for the protection of the frontiers. Official …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters[Proclamation]
Peace treaty between United States and Creek Nation. Stipulated that the Creek Nation could not form any alliances with other nations, or pursue a treaty with an individual state. Prisoner exchange …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersSupply of Arms and Ammunition
Provision of arms and ammunition to be made by the public.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersSupplies for the militia
Presley Nevill notifies Major General Richard Butler that he had sent a cask of powder and lead for the militia due to their want of ammunition. The militia are to scout the Virginia frontier for …
Executive CommunicationsStatus of Offensive Troops
Troops will rendezvous at Fort Washington for offensive action North-West of the Ohio River. Requests input from Randolf to increase efficiency of calling up troops from Virginia.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersScouts and Settlers Killed by Indians
Too few soldiers led to inadequate defense of frontier and Indians killed many scouts and settlers. Captain Kirkwood to provide accurate account of incident. Request for arms and ammunition.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersReimbursement
General government approved of Virginia's calling up of militia to protect frontiers. Virginia will be reimbursed.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersProtection of Frontiers
Federal government to pay for militia to protect frontier counties.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersPension of Willis Wilson
Thanks Randolph for forwarding a letter to Governor Blount. Discusses the commutation and pension of W. Wilson.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersPay and Subsistence for Militia
General (Federal) government can only promise pay and subsistence for militia called up to protect frontier counties.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersInformation on Frontiers Addressed by Congress
Papers presented to Congress. Congress to decide on action to protect frontier.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersExtract of a Letter from James Morrison Esq. to Genl. Richard Butler dated Pittsburgh March the 17th 1791
Gives latest location of Delaware Indian settlements that were peacefully trading with U.S. traders but suffered an attack from hostile Indians. Details of attack given.
Executive CommunicationsEnclosed Letter from President Regarding Protection of Frontier
Letter addresses County Lieutenants ability to maintain authority over rangers called into service for the protection of the frontier. Details on locations and names.
Executive CommunicationsDefense of Russell County
Request for militia to protect Russell County. Rations to be furnished by a Cherokee.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersConfidential Information on Act by Congress
Enclosed act to be passed by Congress in near future, requests confidentiality. Notified Randolf that the President authorized an expedition against the Wabash Indians to protect frontier.
Executive CommunicationsCertification of a True Copy
Document certified the enclosed document was a true copy of Act to raising additional troops for the protection of frontier.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
