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circa 1815-1860
Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910
Cavalier-looking man [European explorer] armed with a musket and sword with native Americans. A ship appears anchored in the background.
Iron gall ink; tracing paper.
GLC06343.205
Standing Native American [profile] with arrow quiver, standing on mount; black ink; tracing paper.
GLC06343.217
[n.d.]
2 Sketches: Native America slaying man, female nude
GLC06343.370
8 November 1790
Slater, I.J., fl. 1790
to Robert Patterson
Docketed as an "Extract" by Knox. Relates to Colonel Patterson details of the recent military campaign against the Maumee [Miami] Indians. States that they "sent on the 29th a Detachment of Two hundred men...to follow the Indians." Watermarked "VI...
GLC02437.10226
05 August 1779
Clinton, George, 1739-1812
to Abraham Ten Broeck
Ordering the capture of St. Leger and his "party of savages and tories under the command of Brandt" [Col. Joseph Brant]
GLC08101
20 January 1862
Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879
The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 119, whole no. 3499 (January 20, 1862)]
Letter from Brigadier General Floyd to the army. News and gossip from Washington. Minutes from the City Council. Fighting with the Indians. Editorial and news on General Hebert. News from Pensacola and the latest bombardment.
GLC05959.51.018
13 April 1864
William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865
Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 38 (April 13, 1864)]
War in Indian Territory, Cherokee Troops, Old Confederate Currency and the new 6% bonds, General Banks on the Mississippi River, Capture and Burning of the Texan Star by the CSS Alabama, Effects of the War in the North - growing desire for Peace.
GLC05959.72.082
26 August 1861
A.F. Crutchfield & Co., fl. 1861
Daily express. [Vol. 11, no. 203, whole no. 3744 (August 26, 1861)]
The Pawnee again vanquished, Petersburg Light Dragoons - Change of Quarters.
GLC05959.74.14
27 January 1865
Tyler & Allegre, fl. 1862-1865
The daily richmond enquirer. [Vol. 37, no. 195 (January 27, 1865)]
This item is two internal pages from the newspaper; no front page. Article on Hemma Micco, aka John Jumper, a Seminole Indian chief who became a colonel in the Confederate Army. Notes from the Virginia state legislature session and the Confederate...
GLC05959.80.04
12 September 1861
J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 60 (September 12, 1861)]
The Cherokee Indians - Four Thousand Indians in Council - Speech by the Principal Chief - Alliance with the Confederate States, Major Terrils Official Report of Skirmishes Near Alexandria, The Battle of Oak Hill.
GLC05959.56.068
25 December 1861
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 148 (December 25, 1861)]
Report of the Van-Wyck Investigating Committee, The Mason Slidell Affair, The Yankees Back Down to England, The Battle at Drainsville, Opothleyholo's Forces Increasing - Col. Cooper in Five Miles of Him - Col. Drew's Cherokee Regiment Disbanded - A...
GLC05959.56.100
7 November 1864
Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 30, no. 165, whole no. 3830 (November 7, 1864)]
Serious Indian raid, Lincoln expected to be elected.
GLC05959.54.02
16 November 1863
The Houston daily telegraph. [Supplement (November 16, 1863)]
Supplement. Letter from the Indian Territory. General orders from Texas District Headquarters. News from Shreveport. List of legislative committees.
GLC05959.55.01
13 September 1861
Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 14, no. 169 (September 13, 1861)]
The Confederates at Munson Hill, Meeting of the Cherokee Nation - they determine to join the Southern Confederacy , the Privateer Sumter at Trinidad, Cuba - She is saluted and allowed to coal & repair.
GLC05959.72.006
15 February 1791
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
to Henry Knox
Writes Knox to discuss the "business of Mr. Flucker's Estate." Says he has heard from the debtors and "they seem disposed to pay as fast as they can." There are some obstacles with some of the debtors that the letter details. Notes General [Josiah]...
GLC02437.04856
29 January 1792
Thanks Knox for his attention to his son, especially for his help in getting his son a job with General [Benjamin] Lincoln. Discusses taxation on estates and refers to General [Henry] Jackson and Colonel [Benjamin] Hichborn (may be alluding to the...
GLC02437.05301
7 February 1792-8 February 1792
Contains two letters. The first, written on 7 February 1792, declares that he was informed by General [Benjamin] Lincoln that Lincoln has no openings under him and so will be unable to hire Peirce's son at present. However, he will keep him in mind...
GLC02437.05310
27 October 1786
Swan, James, 1754-1830
Writes that he is "agreeably saluted with the news of War being declared against the Indians." Is quite overjoyed at the situation: "I told you in State Street, what my hopes were- little did I think the happy circumstance so near." Would like Knox...
GLC02437.03321
14 December 1788
Sumner, Job, 1754-1789
Encloses the proposed Constitution of Georgia (not included). Notes that three members from each county are appointed to meet at Augusta in January: "I shall only say, that from the disposition of the People, and in particular that of their members...
GLC02437.04053
28 August 1803
Taitt, D., fl. 1803
Written from "Cape Briton," possibly Cape Breton, in Nova Scotia, Canada. Declares that several years ago, he contacted Knox to find out about the fate of a boy left under Knox's care by the late Mr. Alexander McGillivray. As he did not hear back...
GLC02437.07816
12 August 1794
Stagg, John, Jr., 1758-1803
Informs Knox he ordered two more subalterns to depart immediately. Mentions the "insurgents continue their outrages in that quarter - They have burnt the barn of Major [Abraham] Kilpatrick, with a large quantity of grain, hay, &c." Reports on the...
GLC02437.06163
12 December 1787
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to [Adam Stephen?]
Addressed to General Stephens. Possibly to General Adam Stephen, whose name is often misspelled Stephens. Discusses Indian policy, stating "[t]he affairs of the Cherokee Indians are peculiarly perplexed, and require a stronger arm to put them into a...
GLC02437.03724
6 September 1794
Informs Knox the results from the general meeting at Redstone in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania have not come back yet. Encloses newspapers (not included) that notes Governor [John Graves] Simcoe's "singular conduct." Reports on the progress of the...
GLC02437.06194
15 September 1794
Informs Knox the commissioners have returned but a decision has not been reached. Notes that the "deluded people, it appears, are bent on destruction." Mentions more citizens are stepping forth and enrolling in the militia. Also notes the governor's...
GLC02437.06208
2 October 1794
A note informing Knox he has enclosed this morning's paper which contains the official account of General [Anthony] Wayne's success (likely referring to Wayne's victory at the Battle of Fallen Timbers on 20 August 1794). "Free" stamped on address...
GLC02437.06214
20 August 1789
Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820
Received his recent letter and hopes that Knox's child is restored to health. Is overjoyed to hear of the President's recovery; feels his death might have caused dramatic instability. Discusses his interest in the "doings of Congress," especially...
GLC02437.04332
15 September 1791
St. Clair, Arthur, 1734-1818
References a letter he wrote Knox from Lexington on 4 September. Encloses a duplicate of that letter here (not included). Says all the troops he is supposed to have arrived on 9, 10, and 12 September, except the Kentucky militia. Has received Knox's...
GLC02437.05157
18 September 1791
Reports that he was able to advise Knox of the arrival of General Richard Butler and the last contingent of troops. Says the Kentucky militiamen are expected on 25 September. Will probably move from the camp on the Great Miami River on or before the...
GLC02437.05161
2 January 1792
Written from Fort Washington, at present-day Cincinnati, Ohio. Asks Knox to attend to the accompanying letters, which outline confrontations between General [Arthur] St. Clair and Indians in the frontier, specifically in Kentucky. Wishes he had...
GLC02437.05285
6 January 1792
Written from Fort Washington, at present-day Cincinnati, Ohio. Received his recent letter, and touches on financial matters. Mentions that he heard that the President intends to eliminate the position of Adjutant General of the Army (his current...
GLC02437.05287
10 March 1792
Written from Fort Washington, in present-day Cincinnati, Ohio. Comments on and defends his ability to perform his duties under General [Arthur] St. Clair. Also touches on his abilities to use military forces to protect areas in the Northwest...
GLC02437.05344
1 June 1792
Written from Fort Washington, present-day Cincinnati, Ohio. Mentions that he successfully completed some experiments Knox suggested he perform (on artillery). Discusses the upcoming appointment of a new Adjutant General, and the qualifications...
GLC02437.05486
24 April 1793
to Arthur St. Clair
Later copy made from the original in November 1856. Reports that President George Washington directed him to inform St. Clair that proposed treaty negotiations between the U.S. and the hostile Indians north of the Ohio River is to take place at...
GLC02437.05876
6 May 1787
Mentions he still has not been reimbursed for his expenses from last year. Discusses relations with the Native Americans, stating he is glad that "the surveys will soon be continued & that the Indians are peaceably inclined." Writes, "that as the...
GLC02437.03544
2 September 1787
Sargent sends the proceedings of a meeting of Ohio Company agents that took place 29 August (refer to GLC02437.03648). Notes that keeping part of their purchase "out of sight" had enhanced the value of the first [1000] shares. Offers Knox his...
GLC02437.03651
3 February 1788
Expresses his regret that Knox has rheumatism. Expects that Massachusetts will adopt the Constitution. Discusses several delegates who advocated its adoption. Mentions [John] Hancock's publication in the [Massachusetts] Centinel 2 February 1788...
GLC02437.03783
17 February 1788
Encloses a letter to be forwarded to General [Arthur] St. Clair. Had assumed he would meet St. Clair in New York and that an Indian treaty would be negotiated by St. Clair in April. Plans to remain in Boston until the meeting of the Ohio Company...
GLC02437.03799
15 August 1788
Discusses matters related to the Ohio Company settlement at Marietta, including the possibility of defense against Native American attacks. Intended to send Knox a plan of Marietta, but was unable to draw one due to his injured or afflicted hand....
GLC02437.03962
20 October 1788
Sargent, Secretary of the Northwest Territory, discusses progress of the settlers and negotiations with Native Americans in the Territory including Joseph Brant. Writes, "We can not as yet, tis true, boast of very much Cultivation or Improvement, for...
GLC02437.04007
8 January 1789
Thanks him for his recent letter and the information contained therein. Reports that the Governor, aware of Knox's interest in Indian affairs, will soon write him a note on the negotiations for a treaty with the Indians. Provides some information...
GLC02437.04079
7 December 1789
Replies to Knox's letter from 9 November (GLC02437.04410). Notes that Knox is correct in his observation that "Agriculture might afford me Satisfaction and profit..." Adds that presently, he is living beyond his means. Writes that the governor has...
GLC02437.04428
13 March 1792
to Henry Knox [incomplete]
Writes that General [James] Wilkinson has asked for his help with the militiamen, specifically acquiring more troops. Discusses Wilkinson's attempts to establish lines of communication. Comments on the dispute between Wilkinson and Zeigler (see...
GLC02437.05353
29 October 1792
Writes a letter of introduction for the bearer, Captain Mayette writing: "for if he is not for us he will be decidedly against us - and his Influence is very considerable amongst the Indians... The British and Spaniards I have no Doubt would purchase...
GLC02437.05678
10 November 1792
Discusses land business as well as shipping and invoices. Writes that in his area, "mole hills may be magnified to mountains and the smallest mistakes that have relation to the war Department may judging from precedent be made use of to incriminate...
GLC02437.05695
23 July 1794
Discusses the preparation for an expedition (possibly the build-up to the Battle of Fallen Timbers that took place on 20 August 1794). Notes there have been volunteers pouring in ever since his arrival. Reports General [Charles] Scott has moved to...
GLC02437.06150
31 July 1794
A letter from Winthrop Sargent quoting C. [possibly Caleb] Swan. Reports the army marched out of Greenville, Ohio today. Notes the men were in good spirits and well supplied. Comments on the talents of General [Anthony] Wayne and the abilities of...
GLC02437.06155
5 September 1794
Discusses information he gathered from an officer regarding the army. Reports on the distances of forts and other landmarks located near Fort Recovery along with General [Anthony] Wayne's recent actions. Also reports General Wayne was attacked by...
GLC02437.06193
29 October 1794
Asks Knox for assistance with some personal business. Mentions he does not think he can make it to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Discusses his opinion on the relationship between the Indians and the local government.
GLC02437.06231
13 October 1793
to Winthrop Sargent
Later copy. References Sargent's letter of 28 September. Believes Congress will meet in Philadelphia as the yellow fever appears to have dissipated. Believes a symbolic gesture that things are back to normal is necessary "or all the American...
GLC02437.05944
21 July 1794
Scott, Charles, 1733-1813
Copy of a letter from Major General Charles Scott to the Secretary of War, Henry Knox. Informs Knox the rear of his command passed the Ohio [River?] this morning. Requests Knox makes all the necessary arrangements prior to their arrival so they are...
GLC02437.06149
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