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7 December 1790
Lear, Tobias (1762-1816)
to Henry Knox
Requests Knox sends President George Washington "the papers relating to the Indian Expedition which are to be laid before Congress."
GLC02437.04792
26 December 1790
Jackson, Henry (1747-1809)
Jackson is upset that he has not received a letter from Knox in 24 days. He blames Knox's attention "to the western expedition" led by General Josiah Harmar for this lapse in communication. Jackson does not think ordinary "militia" men are capable...
GLC02437.04809
13 February 1791
Acknowledges Knox's letter of 30 January 1791. Comments that [James Swan] "is too sanguine in this business and his profits are only on paper." Notes [Sylvanus] Bourne is eager to settle his business affairs with them. Talks about the celebration of...
GLC02437.04854
25 February 1791
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
to Timothy Pickering
Discusses the need to "make a vigorous campaign against the Indians" of Ohio. According to Knox, the Quartermaster in the frontier will now be under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Commander. Says it is the desire of President George Washington...
GLC02437.04867
10 June 1791
to John Adams
Written by Secretary of War Knox to Vice President Adams. Thanks Adams for his hospitality at Bush Hill. Mentions criticism of Adams's travels in the Connecticut and New York newspapers. Comments on the "political heresy [of the] American edition...
GLC02437.04986
19 June 1791
Adams, John (1735-1826)
Written by Vice President Adams to Secretary of War Knox. References Knox's letter of 10 June. Is happy Knox is pleased with his situation at Bush Hill. Hopes to hear soon "of the Birth of a peaceable son of Mars." Says he did not know about the...
GLC02437.05014
24 June 1791
to William Knox
Knox signs with his initials. References receiving several letters from William since 7 April. Has no excuses for why he has not written more often. Says this letter will not be long because there is a ship in port that is just about to leave for...
GLC02437.05027
3 August 1791
Knox, William (1756-1795)
References his letters of 27 June and 19 July that he sent to Henry. Has not received any letters from Henry since the one marked 6 April. States he has not met with any success in selling Henry's lands, not even a single serious offer. Says his...
GLC02437.05099
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
27 September 1791
to Mercy Otis Warren
References receiving two letters from Warren "covering letters for your son." Writes that he will receive and forward her letters with pleasure. Assumes her son started out for Fort Washington in the Ohio Territory about 15 September, noting that...
GLC02437.05171
28 September 1791
to Rufus King
Knox signs with his initials. References a note King wrote earlier respecting a nephew of Judge [Abraham] Yates "entering into the military Line." Tells King an ensigncy has become vacant in the regular regiment and that he has told President...
GLC02437.05174
5 October 1791
[Memorandum on the visit of John Pope to Henry Knox]
This document describes the visit of "Mr. John Pope or Colonel Pope" who was from near Richmond, Virginia. Reports that Pope claimed to have gone down the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers last spring in the employ of Patrick Henry and David Ross of the...
GLC02437.05187
17 October 1791
Hamilton, Alexander (1757-1804)
This is a letter requesting information for President George Washington's address to Congress. Hamilton seeks material on the expeditions against the Indians and specifically requests items describing "Every pacific measure" that was tried to produce...
GLC02437.05199
9 November 1791
Darke, William (1736-1801)
to George Washington
Written from Fort Washington, near present-day Cincinnati, Ohio. Battle report providing extensive details of the defeat of General [Arthur] St. Clair at the hands of the Miami Indians on the Northwest Frontier. Docketed by George Washington.
GLC02437.05233
22 December 1791
Butler, Maria (fl. 1791)
Written by Mrs. Maria Butler, the widow of General Richard Butler, who had been killed that year by Indians in battle in the Ohio Territories. Refers to the death of her husband and the dangerous living conditions surrounding her in the Pittsburgh...
GLC02437.05269
2 January 1792
Sargent, Winthrop (1753-1820)
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
22 January 1792
Writes that he has not "list[ed] the characters mentioned yesterday to any mortal." Declares that Arthur St. Clair has arrived, and that he has not seen him yet but will this morning.
GLC02437.05296
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
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
13 March 1792
Wilkinson, James (1757-1825)
to Clement Biddle
Written from Fort Washington, present-day Cincinnati, Ohio. Received his last letter, which suggests that General [Arthur] St. Clair might not continue in command of the army much longer. This fills him with anxiety. Discusses possible...
GLC02437.05354
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
8 July 1792
to Lucy Knox
Expresses his happiness on hearing about his son Henry's current situation. Sends Lucy news of various acquaintances, which he lists by number. States that he is sorry to hear of Mrs. [Abigail] Adams's "indisposition," noting that the Adams family...
GLC02437.05528
24 July 1792
Apologizes for not being able to visit her due to his job obligations but states that he will as soon as he can. Mentions that "something has occured relatively to the southern Indians which would seem to open new sources of difficulty." Discusses...
GLC02437.05557
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
4 May 1793
Gunn, James (1753-1801)
Says that the Indians have committed several murders in Washington County, with two murders committed on the frontier of South Carolina. Reports they refuse to return property or give up the offenders. Mentions the hunters have returned to the towns...
GLC02437.05887
7 May 1793
Mentions a Frenchman who is with the Wabash Indians (not an interpreter) and who asked President Washington for a pair of boots and some stockings. Washington wants the man to be given the items if he has not received them before. Tells Knox "you...
GLC02437.05891
10 June 1793
to James Gunn
Thanks Gunn for his letters of 26 April and 4 May. Says the idea of the "commanding officer" being a speculator is news to him. Hopes Gunn can send some confirmed information. Believes the situation with the Indian agent can be rectified, as...
GLC02437.05898
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
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
10 January 1794
Hoffman, Nicholas (1736-1800)
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
24 May 1794
to Thomas Mifflin
Later copy. Sends acknowledgement that President George Washington received Mifflin's letter. Discusses the implications of a plan drawn up by the Legislature of Pennsylvania, to create a settlement at Presque Isle. Express his concern over how...
GLC02437.06104
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
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
circa 11 August 1790
Washington, George (1732-1799)
[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
1794
Unknown
to the Governor of Pennsylvania
Replies on behalf of President Washington regarding relations with the Indians in Pennsylvania. Addressee and date previously inferred. Date written in pencil and addressee in red. If the date is correct, the governor of Pennsylvania at the time...
GLC02437.08183
19 March 1791
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
25 February 1792
Later copy of a letter in which he informs Knox that he has sent him the draft of a letter to Captain Brandt, allowing him to let stand any corrections he may chose to make. Along left margin, "Recd from Lt. Henry Knox Thatcher Aug 9 1855 by mail."
GLC02437.09320
18 June 1785
Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, advising Knox in detail on how he might arrange for the Defense of the Western Territories. Also congratulates Knox on becoming "Secretary at War," discusses Congress' plans for the Western Territories...
GLC02437.09330
11 December 1787
Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, discussing America's relationship with the "the Indians" and British involvement in these affairs. Also discusses the Society of the Cincinnati and a construction project involving limestone. Copy...
GLC02437.09331
29 February 1792
Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, discussing the case of General St. Clair (possibly Arthur St. Clair), noting that he wishes to answer St. Clair's letters with a reply that can be published. Comments that saying neither too much nor...
GLC02437.09346
5 April 1794
Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, discussing General Israel Chapin's negotiations with the Six Nations (possibly referring to the Canandaigua Treaty of 1794). Notes that the Treaty should take place apart from British agents and spies...
GLC02437.09348
11 December 1785
Discusses trade between Indians and the British stationed on the American side of the territorial line (in the Northwest Territory). Reports criticism of the Society of the Cincinnati, including a pamphlet, Considerations sur l'ordre de Cincinnatus...
GLC02437.09408
Discusses General Israel Chapin's negotiations with the Six Nations (possibly referring to the Canandaigua Treaty of 1794). Notes that the Treaty should take place apart from British agents and spies.
GLC02437.09428
18 July 1794
to Jonathan Dayton
Discusses an appointment for Dayton's brother as a "Lieutenant in the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers." He writes that he hopes "his conduct will not diminsh the military reputation of the family," and that Dayton "omitted a small but essential...
GLC02437.10312
10 February 1832
Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845)
to Lewis Cass
Writes to Secretary of War Cass regarding giving generals John Eaton and John Coffee the authority "to conclude with the Choctaws an agreement for such portion of the 17 million of acres conveyed to them as will suit the Chickasaws to settle on."...
GLC00089.01
19 August 1782
Pendleton, Edmund (1721-1803)
to James Madison re: peace negotiations, his nephew's missing slave
Progress of peace negotiations, his nephew's missing slave, Anthony Wayne and Indian Wars, American independence and restitution. Also mentions: Edmund Pendleton, Jr. (nephew)-Runaway slave of, Anthony Wayne, Gen. Carlton, Gen. Washington, Peace...
GLC00099.094
23 October 1816
to James Monroe
Writes to Secretary of State Monroe after his successful treaty negotiations with the Cherokee and Chickasaw regarding "their claim South of the Tennessee that interferes with the [C]reek cession." Comments on difficulties with the Chickasaw, who...
GLC00151
1870
Meigs, Montgomery C. (Montgomery Cunningham) (1816-1892)
Roll of honor. Names of soldiers who died in defense of the Union, interred in the national cemeteries
Complete title is: "Roll of Honor (No. XXV.) Names of Soldiers who Died in the Defense of the Union, Interred in the National Cemeteries at Fredericksburg, Virginia; Mobile, Alabama; and Fort Gibson, Indian Territory; and Names Not Heretofore...
GLC00267.323
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