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• Letter Citation

  "Edmund Randolph wrote to George Hammond, the British Minister to the United States, 'respecting the privateer Les Jumeaux' and enclosed ' Jan 6 1795 Copy of a Letter from the Collector of the port of Philadelphia to the Secretary of the Treasury enclosing, Report of the Militia Officers of Delaware, and of Captain Montgomery of the Revenue Cutter.'"

• Disagreeable State of Anxious Suspense

  Wayne reports on the status of the defense of the northwestern frontiers, the embassy to the Chickasaws, the growth of the cavalry, and the improvement of discipline among his troops.

• Innoculation, Deployment, and Provisioning of Sundry Units

  Knox discusses the innoculation, deployment, and provisioning of the sundry units involved in the expedition against the western Indians and the prospects for peace.

• List of Ensigns to Fill Vacancies

  A list of the Ensigns selected to fill vacancies in the First and Second Regiments of the Infantry of the United States Army.

• Preparations for the Western Expedition

  Knox discusses the state of readiness and location of various units preparing for the expedition against the western Indians.

• Letter Citation

  Enclosed copies of letters from Esquaka (aka Bloody Fellow) and the Glass sent from Lookout Mountain Town notifying U.S. that they successfully deterred the young warriors from waging war against U.S. Information regarding the shooting of W. Cockran and the deaths of two Gillaspies. Some militia will remain on duty to protect against small groups of hostile Cherokees and Creeks.
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  Abandonment of the Territory of the State

  Governor Mifflin expresses his strong objections to the abandonment of a great portion of the territory of his State to the Six Nations of Indians as provided for by the Council held at Fort Le Beouf.
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  Instructions to Mr. Edward Wright

  Wright has been appointed to succeed Edward Price, deceased, late factor of the Indian Store at Fort Wilkinson on the River Oconee. McHenry includes a list of seventeen instructions respecting the management and conduct of said factory. McHenry noted that the current state of the factory could be "deranged".

• Protection to George Clymer, supervisor revenue Pennsylvania

  Knox asks that Wayne provide protection to George Clymer esquire, supervisor of revenue Pennsylvania, from all lawless violence upon his return to Philadelphia. Keep self within limits of law.

• Desire to Relinquish Participation in Last Purchase

  Knox expresses desire to relinquish participation in last purchase. As for other purchases, has made arrangements for his proportion of the advances. He will endeavor to go to New York on Saturday; President Washington has returned. He hope that his wife has complied with his instructions about his son Henry going to school

• Report from Alexander McGillivray to Spanish on US Treaty efforts with Creeks

  McGillivray reports on treaty talks with US Commissioners in Georgia. He left the negotiations because the US Commissioners would not promise to meet all of the demands of his nation. He is convinced that the US intends to enlarge their southern states, and is pleased to have Spain as an ally.

• Draught of Treaty

  Commissioners assembled, to include Benjamin Hawkins, Andrew Pickens, Joseph Martin, Laughlin McIntosh. From North Carolina, William Blount. From Georgia, John King and Thomas Glasscock. Interpreters James Madison and Arthur Coody. Commissioners produced draught of treaty. Previous to signing agent from North Carolina and commissioners from Georgia delivered protests. After signing, headmen informed they would receive presents from congress.

• The Headmen Produce their Map and Tassel Addresses the Commissioners

  Discussion on the boundaries. Colonel Richard Henderson called a liar in his dealings. Commissioners point out that Henderson is dead and say that the country believes it has long since been sold. Tassel says it may be too late to recover the land. Commissioners refer to claims of people settled at Nashville Tennessee and the Chickasaws. Tassel and Tuskgahatchee wish to postpone the matter if the Chickasaws would come. Commissioners say the Chickasaws are not coming and that treaty needs to be completed. Tassel and Tuskgahatchee mark the lines for the whites. Commissioners insist that provisions must be made for the whites already settled. Tassel asks why the authorities cannot remove the white settlers. Unsucknail discusses boundary lines.

• Request for time to draw map of country

  Headmen request paper and pencil and to be left to themselves in order to draw up a map of their country.

• Preliminary Speeches by Cherokee Headmen at Treaty of Hopewell

  Tassel of Chota. Refers to red people as the original people of the the land. Presents beads as confirmation of friendship. Refers to encroachment by whites on indian land. Recalls past treaties, then introduces War Woman of Chota, who says she is fond of hearing of peace. The commissioners ask for the boundary lines and Tassel agrees to provide it the following day. Unsuckanail, of New Cusse then speaks, hoping for justice. Chescoenwhee declines to speak until the following day.

• Opening Address from Commissioners at Hopewell Treaty

  Commissioners state that they have been sent by Congress to meet to headmen of Cherokees. Express good wishes. The recount the contributions of Cherokees during the American Revolutionary War. Make reference to the sovereignty of congress, to a map, and point out that Congress wants none of their lands. Will listen to any grievances.

• Journal of Commissioners at Treaty of Hopewell, South Carolina

  Entry reports that Headmen and warriors of Cherokees assembled. Ordered that interpreters inform Indians that commissioners will meet the following day at 10 o'clock, under the bower erected for that purpose.
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  Regarding the surrender of the fort at St. Marks, Florida, and plans to retake

  From Fort Wilkinson, Hawkins discusses the unexpected surrender of Fort St. Marks and notes that this has emboldened the mischief makers and encouraged plunder and conquest of Floridas. Hawkins says that the efforts by Vicente Folch to recover the fort will intimidate the mischief makers. Refers to pacific mission of Creeks who are to meet with the Seminoles. Reports that he has heard the expedition to retake fort has in part succeeded.
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  Payment to Lieutenant Peter Shoemaker

  Certification of payment of $129.13 to Lieutenant Peter Shoemaker and his men.

• Three Members Shy of a Government

  Knox reports that Congress is now three members shy of a government. Knox also notes that "the Spring impost amounting by computation to 300,000 dollars will be lost to the general government by its not meeting at the time appointed."

• Six Members Short of Forming a Government

  Knox reports that Congress is 6 members short of forming a government. He estimates it will be 1 April before sufficient members are present in New York. He mentions that Colonel Hanson of Alexandria will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of the desired Hartford cloth and federal buttons (made in New York) to Washington.

• New Government Should be Formed by March 26th

  Knox reports additional members from New Jersey and Pennsylvania are expected in New York within 48 hours. The election dispute in New Jersey that delayed its members is now settled. William Smith from Maryland has arrived. Knox reports the number of Senators now at 10. Knox estimates a government to be formed by 26 March. Knox states that the manner of informing the new President of his appointment is much debated. Knox expects that Charles Thompson will officially notify Washington of his appointment.

• Number of Senators and Representatives Present in New York

  Knox reports the number of Senators and Representatives present in New York now stands at 9 and 22 respectively. Knox notes the addition of William Patterson, Samuel Griffin, and Andrew Moore but still no representation from either Maryland or Delaware.

• Sufficient Numbers to Form the New Government

  Knox informs Washington that expected within the week are sufficient numbers of representatives needed to form a government. Knox adds that three members from Virginia have just arrived.

• Delays in Forming the New Government

  Knox reports that the number of members of the new government present in New York is stalled at 8 Senators and 18 representatives. This delay in forming the government is a matter of "great chagrin." Knox notes that letters have been forwarded to the absent members of government from Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia. Knox estimates it maybe a month before absent members arrive in New York.