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  Direct Route to New London

  Perkins describes the difficulties of his journey to New London and expresses the hope that his expenses will be paid by Hodgdon.
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  Report of the Commissioners instructed to treat with hostile Indians north of the Ohio

  A preliminary report which highlights the details of the commissioner's travel and accommodations prior to movement to the treaty site at Sandusky. Accommodations are scant; commissioners are lodging at Navy Hall, opposite Niagara with British host Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada John Graves Simcoe. General Lincoln has yet to arrive. Talks to be delayed about a month [Treaty negotiations were planned to begin 1 June]. Captain Brant set off with Mohawks westward 5 May to attend preparatory council of the western Indians at the rapids of Miami [Maumee].
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  Proposed defense of Norfolk, Matters Regarding Foreign Vessels in American Harbors and Waters

  Jefferson has received the letters from the British Consul at Norfolk and the information of Henry Tucker, and has passed them to the President. The legislature has not considered the idea of putting US harbors on the defensive, which means that there is no money to do so and therefore the President cannot comply with the suggestion. The treaties with France and Holland do not allow them to arm their vessels in US ports, and such action should be prevented. Mr. Hooper and other American citizens who engage in hostile activities against nations at peace with the US will be prosecuted.

• Murders Committed by Indians in Mero District,

  List of murders committed by Indians in Mero District since the 20th of May, 1793.

• Letter Citation

  Cited in Blount to Knox, 06/04/1793.
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  Tents for Pike's, Sedam's, & Kersey's Recruits

  Hodgdon is directed to send to Trenton with all possible dispatch to the care of Abraham Hunt, contractor, ten common tents to accommodate the troops of Captain Zebulon Pike and Captain Sedam on their march from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh. Also deliver to Captain William Kersey five common tents for the use of his recruits about to march from Philadelphia.
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  Transporting Kersey's Recruits

  Hodgdon is directed to furnish the means of transportation for the baggage of Capt. Kersey's 25 recruits who have been ordered to march from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh.

• Letter Citation

  Cited in Knox to Telfair, 07/19/1793.

• I am a Keeper of Bedlam

  Creek chief McGillivray laments that the sinister machinations of the Spaniards, British, and Bowles and his partisans in tampering with the Indians has rendered the situation on the southwestern frontier a Bedlam of distractions.

• Letter Citation

  Cited in Knox to Pratt, 05/23/1793.
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  Knox discusses French Revolution with Sargent

  Letter, discusses wars of the French Revolution.

• Letters from Blount, Shelby, and Wilkinson

  "Please to submit to the President of the United States the enclosed letters from Governor Blount of the 18th, 20th, and two of the 25 ultimo, also one from Governor Shelby of the 18 ultimo and two from Brigadier General Wilkinson, one dated the 31 of March and the other the 10 of April."
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  Articles of Clothing for Captain Butler

  Hodgdon is directed to send to Major Thomas Butler in Carlisle the articles of clothing listed in the enclosed return.
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  Boats for Brigadier General Posey; Interpreters to New York for Treaty Commissioners

  Will have boat fitted for General Posey. Major Hughes and detachment embarked for Fort Washington. Mr. William Williams set of for Niagara via Fort Franklin and Buffaloe Creek. Sylvester Ash will accompany Mr. Wilson to act as assistant interpreter. Has equipped Mr. Wilson with horses, saddles, and money.

• Letter Citation

  Cited in Stagg to Craig, 05/25/1793.
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  Pay of the Regular Troops to the Westward

  General Posey has been remitted $20,774 for the pay of the regular troops to the westward for February and which includes the arrears of subsistence due officers for 1791 and 1792 and the pay of certain scouts. Mr. Britt should be contacted repecting the accounts of 1791.
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  Indian Interpreter Mr. Wilson; Packages; Recruits on the March to Pittsburgh

  Mr Wilson, interpreter, has set out for Niagara to attend the commissioners at proposed Indian Treaty. Asks that Craig forward packages containing Indian goods to Fort Washington, addressed to General St. Clair. Expects five hundred recruits to be on march to Pittsburg, where they will descend the Ohio River to Fort Washington. Hopes boats will be ready to receive them.
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  Instructions Regarding the Conduct of Offensive Operations

  Knox assures Wayne that the president has given him plenary powers and full discretion to execute offensive operations against the Indians employing whatever strategy that seems most likely to result in success for American forces.
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  Obligations of Contractors; Troop & Materiel Deployment

  The issue is discussed as to whether the Contractors are required to supply the army on the march in addition to provisioning the camps and garrisons. The number of troops deployed in garrisons is detailed although final decisions regarding all troop deployments are left up to Wayne. The general mobilization of men and materiel is outlined.
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  Knox advises Wilkinson to cooperate with Wayne

  Letter, discusses arrival of Wayne, and Wilkinson's relationship to him; mentions situation in France.
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  Aftermath of Incident at Traders Hill St Mary's

  Cussetahs pledge continued friendship. Because so many whites have been killed, do not see that they can influence matters any longer. Ask that the U.S. give a drubbing and burning to the perpetrators listed as Cowetas, Broken Arrow, Uchees, Usichees, Tallasse. Chiefs ask that Cussetah town and people be spared. Proceeded to give directions on how best to go after the Cowetas, while sparing Cussetahs. Provided names of guides who know the paths. Chiefs say they will not think well of it if their people are hurt. They hear that General Clark of the Georgia militia makes preparations. Ask that he not hurt the innocent.
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  Equipping Heth's Recruits

  Hodgdon is directed to send to Richmond in Virginia, thirty suits of infantry clothing, thirty knapsacks, and six common tents for Captain John Heth's recruits. Heth's recruits are ordered to march.
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  Equipping Lieutenant Glenn's Recruits

  Hodgdon is directed to forward by the most speedy and certain conveyance to Shepherd's Town in Virginia, forty suits of rifle clothing, forty knapsacks, and six tents for Lieutenant James Glenn's recruits. He is ordered to march to Pittsburgh.

• Letter Citation

  Cited in Multiple to Knox, 05/27/1793.
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  Payment to Hopkins

  Acknowledges the receipt of information from Colonel Campbell regarding the Cherokee. Authorized payment to be made to John Hopkins.