61To George Washington from Henry Knox, 6 June 1791 (Washington Papers)
On the 30th of the last month I had the honor to submit to you, a general view of the Affairs in my department—Nothing material has occurred since. The frontiers seem to be quiet—Major General Butler in a letter dated at Fort Pitt, on the 22d ultimo says “that a boat has this day arrived up the river in 22 days from Fort Washington without seeing one Savage or meeting the least molestation on...
62To George Washington from Henry Knox, 8 June 1791 (Washington Papers)
Colonel Procter has just arrived in this City by the way of Fort Pitt—He was unable to go forward to the Western Indians without an escort of the six nations—He could have obtained such an escort after counselling with them at Buffaloe Creek, from the 23d of April, until the 15th of May—But the Indians could not proceed either in Canoes along the lake, or by land, but required a vessel—He...
63To George Washington from Henry Knox, 16 June 1791 (Washington Papers)
I write this Letter with the hopes of its meeting you at Mount-Vernon in good health, after your long and fatiguing journey. By information from Fort Pitt of the 9th Inst., the tranquility of the frontiers is very great. About Eight hundred of the troops have arrived at Fort Pitt, from the 16th of May to the 5th instant—Major General Butler had distributed these troops in such a manner, as to...
64To George Washington from Henry Knox, 20 June 1791 (Washington Papers)
I beg leave to congratulate you upon your arrival at Mount Vernon after so lengthy a journey, and at such a sultry season of the year. Mr Lear has informed me that you did not receive any letters from any of the other secretaries between the 15th and 30th of May, and desired me if any had been written by me during that period to transmit duplicates—But mine of the 30th ultimo of which...
65To George Washington from Henry Knox, 23 June 1791 (Washington Papers)
The Post has arrived from Fort Pitt and brought Letters of the 16th instant, from Major General Butler—Every thing was tranquil—the Levies were posted so as to dismiss the Militia down to the Great Kenahwa. I have written to Major General St Clair, not to expect more than 2,500 regulars and Levies in addition to the old troops on the Ohio—That if the service should require a greater number,...
66To George Washington from Henry Knox, 27 June 1791 (Washington Papers)
I have the satisfaction to transmit a copy of a letter received from Judge Innes and the board at Kentuckey relative to his first desultory expedition against the indians —We may soon expect to hear of the result of this incursion. I have the honor to be Sir with perfect respect, Your most obedient Servt LS , DLC:GW ; LB , DLC:GW . For background to Brig. Gen. Charles Scott’s Kentucky militia...
67To George Washington from Henry Knox, 9 July 1791 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary at War having by order of the President of the United States, taken into his serious consideration, a Letter written by Major Richard Call, commanding Officer of the troops of the United States, to Messrs Speir and McLeod & Company dated the 2d of June—humbly Reports. That all evidence whereon the said Letter may have been been grounded is entirely wanting, and therefore no...
68To George Washington from Henry Knox, 11 July 1791 (Washington Papers)
Agreably to the powers you were pleased to vest in me on the ninteenth of March last, I have filled, the following vacancies, on the condition that you should approve thereof. Second Regiment. Captain Samuel Newman, vice Pray declined. Jonathan Haskell, vice Freeman declined. Lieutenant Martin Brimmer Sohier, vice Newman, promoted. Cornelius Lyman vice Higginson declined. Joseph Dickinson,...
69To George Washington from Henry Knox, 6 August 1791 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to submit to you, Governor Blount’s report, relative to the treaty with the Cherokees, which he formed on the 2d instant—and also his request for leave of absence. I shall have the honor to wait upon you personally relative to this business, after you shall have read the papers. I have also the honor to submit Copies of the Instructions and Letters to Major General St Clair,...
70To George Washington from Henry Knox, 11 August 1791 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary of War humbly reports to the President of the United States. That previously to the 4th day of March 1789, the military invalids throughout the United States, had certain rates of allowance made them on account of their disability, under certain regulations established by Congress—The States respectively in which such invalids resided, were the judges of the disability, and the...
71To George Washington from Henry Knox, 15 August 1791 (Washington Papers)
I have traced the report relative to the powder to its fountain head. At present it has rather the complexion of rivalship in Trade. The persons who have originated the Report, own powder Mills, and are of opinion that Jacob Lush who works for them, makes better powder than Jacob Keyser, who works for Joseph Miller from whom the powder in question was Obtained. I shall however tomorrow, have...
72To George Washington from Henry Knox, 17 August 1791 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary of War having examined the Report of Colonel Timothy Pickering, Commissioner at a late Council or treaty of the five Nations of Indians, so called, at Tioga Point—humbly Reports to the President of the United States: That the main object of the said Council was to conciliate the said Indians, to prevent their listening to the invitations of the western hostile Indians, by...
73To George Washington from Henry Knox, 27 August 1791 (Washington Papers)
War Department [Philadelphia] 27 August 1791. Informs GW that Lieutenant Sherman of the Rhode Island Company of the Second U.S. Regiment “has left his company on the march” and desires to resign his commission: “from received knowledge of his character, . . . his resignation will not injure the service.” LS , DLC:GW ; LB , DLC:GW . Lt. Henry Sherman, Jr. (1759–1829), served as an officer of...
74To George Washington from Henry Knox, 5 September 1791 (Washington Papers)
[Philadelphia] 5 September 1791. Encloses the resignation of Thomas Seayres, “who was appointed an Ensign on the 30th of April 1790, and a Lieutenant on the 4th of March last—But he never joined the troops, and therefore his resignation is not to be regretted.” LS , DLC:GW . Thomas Seayres (Thomson, Thompson Sayres), son of Col. John Seayres (d. 1777), was commissioned an ensign in February...
75To George Washington from Henry Knox, 16 September 1791 (Washington Papers)
General Irwin has received a letter from Mr Brown of Kentuckey, via Richmond which renders General Wilkinsons success and return indisputable. The following is the extract “Danville 22d Augt 1791. An express from Genl Wilkinson has this moment reached this place informing of his success. He has destroyed a large indian Town, situated on the forks of the Wabash, also a kickapoo Town containing...
76To George Washington from Henry Knox, 19 September 1791 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to transmit a copy of a letter from Major Genl St Clair dated at Danville in Kentucky on the 23d ultimo, which is confirmative of Genl Wilkinsons success. I have not yet received Genl St Clairs prior letters of the 8th of August and the one from Lexington. I should presume his business at Kentucky was to make up what he might have deemed a deficiency of numbers. Major Doughty...
77To George Washington from Henry Knox, 22 September 1791 (Washington Papers)
The Minister of France has written me a Letter of which the enclosed is a copy —As this crisis of affairs is of the highest importance to the essential interests of France; and as it appears a singular opportunity for the United States, to manifest their zeal to repay in some degree the assistance afforded us during the perilous struggles of the late war, I have assured him of every aid in my...
78To George Washington from Henry Knox, 22 September 1791 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to submit a Copy of a Letter from General Wilkinson to General St Clair, containing the particulars of the expedition against L’Anguille —The result being thirty prisoners—the destruction of the villages, and the consternation arising, from the demonstration of their being within our reach, must all tend to the great object the establishment of peace. I have also the honor to...
79To George Washington from Henry Knox, 24 September 1791 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to inform you, that since my last I have received several Letters from Major General St Clair, up to the 29th of the last month. He complains heavily that neither General Butler or the Quarter master had joined him, and seems to be apprehensive that the state of the river would prevent their arrival altogether. Under this impression, he has called upon the County Lieutenants...
80To George Washington from Henry Knox, 1 October 1791 (Washington Papers)
Yesterday I received a Letter from Major General St Clair, dated at Lexington in Kentucky the 4th ultimo. He had repaired to that place in order to meet the County Lieutenants of the district, for the purpose of obtaining such a number of militia as he judged would be necessary to enable the Army to accomplish the objects which had been directed. He agreed with the County Lieutenants, that...
81To George Washington from Henry Knox, 4 October 1791 (Washington Papers)
I had the honor, on the first instant, to submit to you, the general substance of the late communications from Major General St Clair. I now take the liberty to enclose, the copy of a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, with the copy of a letter to him from Lieut: Colonel Beckwith, and the copy of speeches made by Lord Dorchester, to Brant, and the Western indians. I have the honor to...
82To George Washington from Henry Knox, 13 October 1791 (Washington Papers)
War Department [Philadelphia], 13 Oct. 1791. Submits copies of letters received from Arthur St. Clair and Richard Butler, both dated 18 Sept.: “I would not unnecessarily occupy your time at present—but, knowing your anxiety for the success of the operations, as they approach to a crisis, I have conceived it proper for your satisfaction to enclose these letters.” LS , DLC:GW ; LB , DLC:GW . The...
83To George Washington from Henry Knox, 28 October 1791 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary of War, to whom the President of the United States referred the letter of his Excellency the governor of Virginia of the 20th instant, enclosing a letter of the 6th instant from H. Smith commanding officer of the County of Russell, Stating the defenceless situation of his County. Respectfully reports. The enclosed draft of a letter to the said governor in answer to his letter....
84To George Washington from Henry Knox, 3 November 1791 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to return the papers of Doctor Williamson—As he is upon the Committee, he has promised to consult upon the bill in its more mature stage. I am Sir with the highest respect Your humble Servant ALS , DLC:GW ; LB , DLC:GW . The enclosed papers of Congressman Hugh Williamson of North Carolina have not been identified.
85To George Washington from Henry Knox, 14 November 1791 (Washington Papers)
Lieutenant John Heth having arrived from the Creek country, I have the honor to submit his report relative to his mission and also, three letters from Brigadier General McGillivray of the 15th and 25th of September and the 4th of October; and also a letter from Edward White, dated the 7th of October. I have the honor to be with great respect Sir, Your most obedient Servt LS , DLC:GW ; LB ,...
86To George Washington from Henry Knox, 16 November 1791 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to submit the draft of a Letter to the Governor of Virginia, which seems necessary to be transmitted, from the information of Mr Moore—as some surprize has been excited in the representatives of Wythe, Montgomery and Washington of the Assembly of Virginia, that they had not the same protection as was permitted for Russell—Montgomery it appears is part of Russell or Wythe,...
87To George Washington from Henry Knox, 5 December 1791 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to submit a letter received from the late governor of Virginia dated the 24th ultimo together with certain resolutions of the council of said State, passed on the 17th ultimo. I also submit the draft of an answer to the said letter. And the draft of a letter to Mr Seagrove. I have the honor to be Sir, with the greatest respect, Your most obedt Servt LS , DLC:GW ; LB , DLC:GW ....
88To George Washington from Henry Knox, 15 December 1791 (Washington Papers)
I will instantly see the person you mention. I enclose a paper by which, and other information, it will appear that some creeks, whom I apprehend to be Bowles party will be here immediately. I am most respectfully Your humble Servant ALS , DLC:GW ; LB , DLC:GW . The letter is docketed 15 Dec. 1791. The enclosure was an extract of a letter from John Williamson to Philadelphia merchant William...
89To George Washington from Henry Knox, 17 December 1791 (Washington Papers)
I beg leave to submit for your consideration, the draft of the proposed statement, and upon which I will request your opinion on Monday morning—It is to be understood, that all the most material papers are to accompany the statement. I have the honor to be, Sir, with the highest respect, Your most obedt Servt LS , DLC:GW ; LB , DLC:GW . For background to this letter, see GW to the U.S. Senate...
90To George Washington from Henry Knox, 25 December 1791 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to return Governor Lees letter, and the one from Kentuckey to Mr Jefferson. But I have taken the liberty, to retain Mr Seagroves for further consideration. I hope to be able to have all the papers for The two reports copied so as to be presented to Congress on tuesday, but all of which shall be first submitted to your consideration. I am Sir with perfect respect & attachmt...