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Author: James Gunn Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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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, which indicates a coming attack on the frontier. Believes war is inevitable and that the militia will have to be called out in the western counties of South Carolina and Georgia. Wants a commander of Rank and Ability who has a Talent for employing Militia to an Advantage in the field... If war is avoided, wants a man of talent to be a resident Indian agent for the Creeks. Reports on the poor conduct of the current agent.
Author: James Gunn Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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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, which indicates a coming attack on the frontier. Believes war is inevitable and that the militia will have to be called out in the western counties of South Carolina and Georgia. Wants a commander of Rank and Ability who has a Talent for employing Militia to an Advantage in the field... If war is avoided, wants a man of talent to be a resident Indian agent for the Creeks. Reports on the poor conduct of the current agent.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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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 President Washington has always wanted the agent to live among the Creeks. Tells Gunn that Washington has seen all the information on the situation in Georgia, but that troops cannot be sent to the South because of the situation in Europe. Notes militia will have to suffice to protect the frontier. Says the governor has permission to raise more militia than usual and that Washington is particularly anxious that Anthony Wayne's force be strong in light of the present state of affairs. All recruits are going to him as a result. Wants Gunn to continue his correspondence. Marked private.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Marked private. Thanks General Wilkinson for his letters and states that he is persuaded that your good sense as well as inclination will lead you to unite cordially with general Wayne, and to promote a spirit of harmony throughout the several corps, hinting at some conflict between members of different groups within the army. Mentions conflict in Europe. Second page has lots of dark ink blots, some of which render words illegible. Letterpress copy.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Writes to thank her for her concern during his illness and to let her know he is now recovered. Expresses concern about unrest in Europe. Hopes that the U.S. will remain undisturbed notwithstanding the concussions of Europe, but states that when firebrands arrows and death are flying abroad ther is no absolute security. Certain it is however that the executives are perfectly disposed to peace... Also loans her money. Watermarked. Letterpress copy.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Discusses an atrocious violation of the Laws of Nations by a Mr. Honniwell and urges a just punishment for the crime. See GLC02437.02125 for a related document.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Relates the concerns of the President, George Washington, regarding the present hostile state of Europe, and the consequences it may have for the United States. Writes, It is acknowledged by all who reflect upon the course of human events that a just regard for its own preservation and security, is the primary duty of every independent nation. Believes that the United States is in a good position to defend itself should the need arise. States that though the President does not have legal authority to direct measures of defense, he feels that the respective states should do what they can to repair the decaying seaports and coastal defenses that have not been used since the late war. Also advises that the patriotism of individuals needs to be aroused, to produce an arrangement on the existence of which the preservation of their lives property and liberties might eventually depend. Date added later in pencil. Docketed, To be considered.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Later copy. Thanks him for the various letters and the news they conveyed. Says I am persuaded that your good sense as well as inclination will lead you to unite cordially with General Wayne, and to promote a Spirit of harmony throughout the several corps. Mentions that Brigadier General Thomas Posey is delivering this letter. He is a gentleman from whom I flatter myself, the service will derive solid benefit. Believes Posey will arrive in time to accompany Mrs. Wilkinson down the Ohio River. Reports he has told both Mrs. Wilkinson and Colonel Biddle the pleasure your conduct gave the President of the United States. References the upheaval in Europe. Tells Wilkinson what a scene the European Theatre would be for your military talents. Mentions that Governor Henry Lee speaks of going to France. This was in reference to suggestions made by Lee when he was denied the opportunity to lead the army against the Northwest Indians. Encloses the Attorney General's opinion (not included) relative to the civil prosecution against Wilkinson in the Northwest Territory, and which I make no doubt you will pay due respect.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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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 if the negotiations falter, it appears to be incumbent upon the United States to use decisively such degrees of their force as shall be competent, as well to the immediate protection of their exposed citizens, as to the exemplary punishment of those tribes, which, obstinately persevere in their cruel depredations upon our frontiers. Says Congress will have to examine the facts and make a decision on how to proceed. Believes that on the southwestern frontiers our own violators of the peace, and of existing treaties, should not escape with impunity, and thereby bring down upon innocent women and children, the horrors of retaliation, and involve the U.S. in an unjust war. States that the Secretary of War (Knox) will submit a report on the arsenals of the U.S., noting that large augmentations of them should be made. Says the U.S. should be prepared because of the European War, but stresses the nation should avoid getting involved. Also mentions that seaports need to be upgraded. Asserts the importance of a well organized militia to address events for which being unprepared the happiness and liberty of Societies have so frequently been overturned and ruined.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Mentions the loss of two children and settling into his new home and the surrounding area. Also discusses Washington's retirement and the threat of war with France, there will be no danger of the French attempting an invasion of our country. If they should we must resist... Regarding the slave revolt in Santo Domingo, he says: The whites will either starve or be murdered by the blacks. Noted as a draft in the docket. Knox's retained draft.
Author: James Gunn
Author: James Gunn
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Henry Knox