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1784/03/04
Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824
Act re: election of five commissioners to negotiate Indian treaties
Elected commissioners are George Rogers Clarke, Oliver Wolcott, Nathaniel [sic] Greene, Richard Butler, and Stephen Higgenson.
GLC07793
10 January 1794
Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800
to Henry Knox
Saw a letter from Alexander Hamilton to George Washington and the Directors of the Branch Banks "that Genl Schuyler has a credit for 3500 Dollars for the purchase of goods for the use of the Six Nations." Has written to Schuyler, who is unaware of...
GLC02437.06024
20 December 1791
Hull, William, 1753-1825
Extended letter concerning the earlier mentioned canal to be built from the Connecticut River to Boston. Describes interactions with Captain [John] Hills, the surveyor, including all of his offers to help Hills. Discusses a recent loss their troops...
GLC02437.05267
21 April 1792
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Samuel Hodgdon
Discusses the recent problems Hodgdon has had during the Indian campaigns in the Northwest Territory. Expresses sympathy with his situation and relates how the public seems to feel about the subject. Mentions that Congress may make a new opening...
GLC02437.05421
18 January 1794
to Nicholas Hoffman
Will mention his application to the Secretary of the Treasury, whose department handles the purchasing of supplies. Hoffman had offered supplies the government was to send to the Six Nations (see GLC02437.06024). Will also mentions Hoffman's...
GLC02437.06028
August 1784
[Result of negotiations between Henry Knox, Benjamin Lincoln, and the Penobscot Indians]
Knox writes, "General Lincoln and myself were appointed to treat with the Penobscot indians, in order to induce them to relinquish the lands from the head of the tide 40 miles up the river- In our stretch Oreono, an old man half indian and half...
GLC02437.03046
4 September 1784
The substance of the commissioners speech to chiefs of the Penobscot Indians 4 September 1784
Lists the Penobscot Chiefs as Oronoe (Orono), Squire Orson, Nicktumbowit, John Nepton, Peelsock, Wine [Measum] (possibly the Wine Meesor of other sources) and Wine Aremooglit. Congratulates the Penobscot tribe on their conduct during the...
GLC02437.03048
22 November 1785
to George Washington
Writes to Washington on a variety of subjects. Mentions that he had hoped to visit him at Mount Vernon, but now does not think that is possible. Discusses placement of six companies on the Ohio River, by Forts McIntosh and Pitt; declares that they...
GLC02437.03220
June 1785
McIntosh, Lachlan, 1725-1806
[Speech regarding the boundary line of the Creek Nation]
Docket indicates this to be a speech by McIntosh. "We wish to show you our Brothers & Country Men also, that all injuries are forgotten and gone away- and the Hatchet buryed deep between us and your Nation likewise [1]... if one nation or people...
GLC02437.03161
12 November 1785-2 June 1789
Milton, John, fl. 1740-1804
[Articles of two treaties, concluded at Galphinton and Shoulderbone Creek between Georgia and the Creek Nation]
Clerical copies of treaties concluded at Galphinton between "commissioners appointed on the part of the state of Georgia" and the Creek Nation. Verified as a true copy by the Secretary of the State of Georgia, John Milton. Apparently establishes...
GLC02437.03216
1 November 1783
Milton, John, fl. 1870-1880
[Articles of a convention held at Augusta between the Creek Indians and the state of Georgia]
Copy with clerical signatures of several individuals on both sides of the treaty, including John Twigg, Elijah Clark, Tallessee King, and Tallessee Warrior. See GLC02437.03216 (probably originally another component of the same document) for copies of...
GLC02437.03222
11 March 1792
Swan, Caleb, 1758-1809
to James Wilkinson
Written from Fort Washington, present-day Cincinnati, Ohio. Writes that he went to Kentucky to "pay off the militia of that district who served in General [Arthur] St. Clair's expedition against the Indians in 1791," as he was instructed to do....
GLC02437.05349
19 March 1791
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to Henry Knox [Fragment]
Placing Knox in charge of certain affairs of govenrment, because he is going on "a journey to the Southern States." Gives Knox orders regarding various military actions, including troop recruitment, hostilities "against the indians." and treaty...
GLC02437.09312
16-26 January 1792
[Statement]
First part includes a printed letter from George Washington asking the Secretary of War (Henry Knox) to publish a statement regarding the United States' attempts for the "re-establishment of peace and friendship" with the Indians. The second part is...
GLC02437.10589
19 June 1791
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Wrote Knox by the last post and included a copy of his letter to the legislative committee that is managing the sale of the lands in Maine. Reports "the Legislature had directed the Committee to negotiate for two Million of Acres - this was a great...
GLC02437.05013
3 July 1791
References Knox's letter of 26 June. After much difficulty and jealousy with the committee, the contract was signed, sealed, and delivered. Encloses a copy for Knox (see GLC02437.05043, a copy of this contract or a slightly earlier version of it)....
GLC02437.05049
27 July 1791
Bruce, Phineas, 1762-1809
A short description of the lands between the rivers Penobscott and Schoodie in the District of Maine
Appears to be a copy of the description of lands in Maine sent to Henry Jackson and Royal Flint. There is also a secretarial signature of Bruce on page four. Claims it is less mountainous than most of Massachusetts. Describes fine fresh meadows...
GLC02437.05087
28 August 1791
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815
[Extract of a letter from Mr. Priestly to Mrs. Lapsly]
Creator from docket, which is in Knox's hand. Williams sent an extract of a letter from Mr. Priestly of Beardstown, Kentucky to Mrs. Lapsly who was residing at the warm springs in Bath County, Virginia. The extract says "The men are returned from...
GLC02437.05135
11 September 1791
References Knox's letter of 4 September. Did everything he could to get another million acres of land in Maine for Knox. Reports that the committee is "even affraid to think of selling, much more to treat with me on the subject." Writes that since...
GLC02437.05153
5 November 1791
Swan, Samuel, fl. 1791
[Receipt for the pay of Caleb Swan]
Receipt for the $150 paid to Caleb Swan as a deputy agent to the Creek Indians from 14 February-14 May 1791. A note indicates that Caleb's brother Samuel Swan was given the money by Henry Knox of the War Department. The receipt appears to be...
GLC02437.05219
22 January 1792
Complains that Knox has not written to him by the most recent post. Declares that they will be able to purchase certain townships in the Waldo patent lands, and describes how he is negotiating the price. Touches on Indian claims to the land....
GLC02437.05297
12 February 1792
Provides an update on the Committee's debates regarding the Waldo patent lands. Comments on Knox's request that he purchase the portion of the town of Trenton belonging to Colonel Jones. Reports his happiness at seeing the reasons for the Indian...
GLC02437.05317
circa 1795-1806
[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
23 July 1792
to Winthrop Sargent
States that he is "mortified" that Sargent declined the office of Adjutant and Inspector General. He does not know who will be appointed. Discusses Arthur St. Clair, the governor of the Northwest territory. Writes, "When I last saw the governor, he...
GLC02437.05556
16 February 1793
[Notes on instructions to commissioners negotiating treaties with the northern and western Indians]
Later copy. A set of notes made in 1848 from the original instructions from Knox to commissioners negotiating a treaty with the Northwestern Indians (see GLC02437.05823). The top of page one is marked "1848" in a different hand. The commissioners...
GLC02437.05822
[Instructions sent to the treaty commissioners regarding negotiations with the northern and western Indians]
Instructions tell commissioners to be knowledgeable of previous treaties with the northern and western Indians, especially the 1789 treaty signed at Fort Harmar. If there are conflicting claims desires them "to be liberal in granting additional...
GLC02437.05823
24 August 1791
St. Clair, Arthur, 1734-1818
to Charles Wilkins Lexington
Writes concerning the purchase of horses for the troops. States "in consequence of no person's appearing at Fort Washinton on the part of the Contractors to make provision for the transportation of the flour & for the Army, I had been obliged to...
GLC02437.10235
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. Congress. House
[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, 1754-1841
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
November 16, 1792
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
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
1 June 1790
Freeman, Ezekiel, fl. 1790
[Account]
Account of Henry Knox for disbursements regarding Indian treaties with the United States. Noted as a copy in the docket and as written at the auditor's office.
GLC02437.10587
8 May 1792
United States. Congress
[House Report on St. Clair's Expedition]
House inquiry, led, by Mr. [Thomas] FitzSimons concerning the failure of an expedition under General Arthur St. Clair. Gives a report on what happened that day and all of the circumstances that led to the failure of the expedition. Noted as an...
GLC02437.10590
circa 11 August 1790
[Draft of address to the U.S. Senate]
A complete draft, in the hand of Henry Knox, and with the addition of the word "Senate" in the hand of Alexander Hamilton, of Washington's August 11, 1790 address to the Senate regarding the Treaty with the Creeks.
GLC02437.08080
1790-1791
[Various documents related to Arthur St. Clair's 1791 Western expedition]
Copies of documents written by various persons related to Arthur St. Clair's failed 1791 Western expedition. Pages 1-5 contain the copy of a report written 10 January 1793 by Joseph Nourse, Register of the Treasury. Discusses the enlistment of...
GLC02437.10357
21 May 1792
Fleming, George, 1748-1822
[Copies of documents related to Arthur St. Clair's 1791 Western expedition]
Pages one and two consist of a letter written by Fleming to Henry Knox 21 May from West Point. Defends his management of stores sent from West Point (a Congressional report recently cited mismanagement of the quartermaster and military stores...
GLC02437.10358
1791
Parker, J., fl. 1791
[Remarks on the trade and country of Illinois]
Discusses the opportunities for business, trade and settlement in the upper Mississippi region, such as the animals for pelts, and the friendliness of the natives. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.08089
April 1792
[Records]
Notes on Indian activity by date including Indian and white depredations, treaty activity, etc. Discusses opinion of governor [William Blount?] regarding a possible attack. Possibly incomplete.
GLC02437.08098
circa 1792
Some hints and observations concerning the civilization of the Indians or Aborigines of America
Packet of thoughts and observation concerning the Native Americans. Discusses European interactions with the Indians and advocates a more peaceable relationship with them than what has been the case and is presently. Date added in pencil in another...
GLC02437.08117
[Thoughts on Georgia's right to negotiate with Native Americans] [incomplete]
Discusses issues in Georgia with the Creek Indians. Estimates $1,152,836 as the cost of the campaign, with troops for three years. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.08152
circa 1789-1795
Indian Expedition & Indian affairs generally
Knox's report as Secretary of War: "Congress were informed in their last Session of the efforts which had been made to accomplish a peace with the hostile Indians north of the Ohio. These having failed it became a duty of the Executive to take such...
GLC02437.10354
circa 10 November 1793
Knox's draft, written in the president's voice, for a portion of Washington's December 3, 1793 annual message (State of the Union address) to Congress. Discusses negotiations for peace between the U.S. and hostile Indians in the Ohio Territory. Says...
GLC02437.05984
30 October 1794
Seagrove, James, fl. 1792-1795
[List of goods to be purchased for the Creek Indians]
An estimate of goods to be purchased for the Creek Indians. The list includes items such as blankets, tailor's thread, saddles, and rifles with an estimated cost of $8.915.
GLC02437.06233
circa 1794
[List of expenses for the year 1794]
A list of the sums of money disbursed throughout the year of 1794. The expenses include pay subsistence and Forage of the Legion, clothing, bounty, hospital department, repairs , defence protection, Indian department, quartermaster's department...
GLC02437.06291
circa July 1786
[Speech of a Chief of the Chipewas]
Discusses finding a way to live peaceably with the settlers. States that they are very poor and asks for clothing, guns, and liquor. Copy, written in the hand of Robert Pemberton, War Department Secretary.
GLC02437.08166
circa 1793
Randolph, Edmund, 1753-1813
[Recommendations submitted to the Commissioners regarding the U.S. relations with the Six Nations]
An outline of conduct during the treaty with the Six Nations as recommended by the Commissioners. Promotes and establishes a peaceful relationship between the settlers and Indians. Date previously inferred in pencil.
GLC02437.08196
circa 1790-1795
[Notes]
Estimates to pay and equip troops, and sums for the governor, as superintendent of Indian Affairs "to effect a peace before the start of the campaign."
GLC02437.08197
circa 1790
[Regarding Creek Indians] [incomplete]
Discusses land claims and the conflict and wars this is causing with the Creek Indians. Vigorously argues in favor of a treaty (probably the 1790 Treaty of New York).
GLC02437.08201
circa 1789-1794
[Indian relations]
Discusses relations with the Indians and the possibility that, if united, they could raise a force of 15,000 warriors.
GLC02437.08211
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