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22 November 1891
Hartsuff, Arthur (fl. 1870-1893)
to "my darling Florence"
re: can't go to church because of a blizzard, so is writing her, local news, importance of education, her holiday plans.
GLC05201.027
14 March 1892
to "my darling"
re: delighted, have told everybody (unknown reason)
GLC05201.028
8 April 1893
to "my darling wife and children"
re: hopes enjoying Italy and Geneva
GLC05201.029
[17 June 1876]
[to unknown]
re: "The great Indian army under the Command of General George Crook leaves this post today."
GLC05201.030
no date
to unknown
re: "A quiet, lonesome, pleasant Sunday afternoon, the grass is commencing to look green . . . ."
GLC05201.031
Circa 1893
re: "It just occurs to me that if you enclose this letter in one of your own nice letters to Sister, it will save me some work," [1893/4/8, and the next three undated letters may have been part of a packet of letters sent from Arthur Hartsuff to his...
GLC05201.032
13 March 1893
to Florence Hartsuff
re: Florence Hartsuff, 147 Montagne St. Brooklyn, N. Y. , envelope with two cent postage stamp and cancellations for Fort Omaha (March 13), Omaha, NEB (March 13), and Brooklyn, N. Y. (March 15).]
GLC05201.033
circa 1795-1806
Unknown
[Discussing Indians settling on the Waldo patent]
Discussion of whether part of the Waldo patent should be given over to Indians, and also relates the history of the ownership of the patent. Written after 1795.
GLC02437.09305
circa 1792
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
[Report on relations between the United States and Native Americans]
Circa date previously estimated. "The measure adopted by the general government, relative to the Indian tribes within the lands of the United States, are replete with moderation... and humanity. Philosophers and the intelligent part of humankind...
GLC02437.09446
Discusses the Creek Nation.
GLC02437.09450
circa 1790
[Remarks on Treaty with the Creek Nation]
Discusses U.S. relations with the Creek Indians. States, "The treaty with the Creek nation of Indians is a new and honorable evidence of the vigilance and wisdom of the [executive] of the U.S." Mentions the Oconee River in Georgia and possibly...
GLC02437.09452
[An inventory of Thomas Flucker's estate]
"1790" is written at the top of page one and struck. Mentions General Samuel Waldo's Muscongus Patent, a patent granting Waldo trade with Native Americans in present-day Maine. Flucker, who was married to Waldo's daughter Hannah, was granted 2/5 of...
GLC02437.09454
circa 1789-1794
Randolph, Edmund (1753-1813)
[Notes]
Notes dealing with the United States relationship and treaties with the Indians. A portion of the documents states, "Instead of acknowledging the Indians to be the proper owners, may it not be as well to change the idea, so as to say, that the U.S...
GLC02437.09880
1687
[Instructions and orders]
Details instructions and orders for a Joshua [Pypon?] to scout the rivers in the Penobscot region. With specific instructions for treating with the Indians, "particularly Medockswando, the Chief Sachem." Signed by J. Willard, Secty as a true copy.
GLC02437.09948
circa December 1794
Hamilton, Alexander (1757-1804)
Measures in the War Department which it may be expedient to adopt
Hamilton outlines suggestions for improving the military. The first point describes organizing the militia into five classes divided up by age and marital status, beginning with unmarried men age 18-25, excepting certain apprentices and students...
GLC02437.09952
circa 1790-1795
Hazard, Ebenezer (fl. 1790-1795)
to Henry Knox
Hazard sends Knox "the charter of Georgia," and notes the details of a June 1773 land purchase from the Creeks and Cherokee. Signed by Hazard in the text. Docketed by Knox.
GLC02437.09964
1790
[Address to the Senate]
Appears to be responding to questions previously posed to him about a treaty made with the chiefs in the Creek nation. Date previously inferred, written in pencil. See GLC02437.09452 for related documents.
GLC02437.09971
[Discussion with the Senate]
Discusses a treaty and peace with the Creek Nation. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.09994
11 January 1790
Freeman, Ezekiel (fl. 1790)
Henry Knox, Secretary at War in account current with the United States
Accounts for General Knox as of 1789, most likely for his time thus far as Secretary of War. Includes "Accounts opened in Treasury Books for sundry warrants in his favor from the 26th May 1785 to Jan 1789..." deductions from the Ordnance Department...
GLC02437.10225
circa 4 April 1792
[Extracts from the instructions to Major General St. Clair] [Incomplete]
Explains duties for General St. Clair under the employ of the United States government concerning conflict with the Indians. States that "[t]he great policy therefore of the general government is to establish a just and liberal peace with all the...
GLC02437.10228
12 July - 1 September 1791
[Orders concerning troops in the Ohio]
Header states that "[t]roops should immediately defend the Ohio. I depend upon your executing the transportation of them, as fast as possible; and that you make the arrangements for calling out the Generals for the COunties, as mentioned in my...
GLC02437.10233
1 November 1791
United States. House of Representatives
[Resolves regarding St. Clair's expedition]
Five House resolutions discussing St. Clair's failed expedition against the Indians in Ohio. Absolves St. Clair from the blame of the failure of the expedition. It was not a "consequence of any defective qualitites, or insufficient quatities of...
GLC02437.10238
12 November 1792
Nourse, Joseph (fl. 1786-1792)
Henry Knox Esq. Secretary at War in a/c with the United States for expenditures for Indian treaties.
Lists charges to Knox's account from Indian treaties. Total amounts to $3,479.39 ¼. Two notes. First dated 12 November. States "I certify that the above Acct. is a True Copy the original of which is filed on Record in this Office." Second dated 16...
GLC02437.10258
16 November 1792
Nourse, Joseph (1754-1841)
Henry Knox Esq. Secretary at War in a/c current with the United States
Three parts. First part dated 16 November. Lists expenditures due to Indian treaties as well as expenses incurred through different departments. Total amounts to $51,464.36. Note stating "By a Statement of this Transaction mark't A it appears that...
GLC02437.10259
12 July 1794
to James Wilkinson
Attempts to bring about a resolution of a conflict between Wilkinson and General Wayne. States "[i]ndeed, the circumstances of the difference of opinion and coolness between you and General Wayne causes great pain both to the heart of the President...
GLC02437.10308
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