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Hero of the Wabash, circa 1791
Broadside entitled "Hero of the Wabash." Includes a poem telling of the cowardice of a "Captain Paul" during the Indian Wars and an engraving of an Army officer running from an attacking Native American. Captain Paul is not identified but it is believed that the broadside dates to either Harmar's or St. Clair's defeat in the Ohio country. -
A tour in the United States of America: containing an account of the present situation of that country
A tour in the United States of America: containing an account of the present situation of that country; the population, agriculture, commerce, customs, and manners of the inhabitants ; with a description of the Indian nations, the general face of the country, mountains, forests, rivers, and the most beautiful, grand, and picturesque views throughout that vast continent; likewise improvements in husbandry that may be adopted with great advantage in Europe. -
Essays on the present crisis in the condition of the American Indians, 1829
William Penn on the present crisis in the condition of Native Americans. First published in the National Intelligencer, under the signature of William Penn. -
A collection of narratives of Indian warfare in the West, 1821
A collection of some of the most interesting narratives of Indian warfare in the West, containing an account of the adventures of Colonel Daniel Boone, one of the first settlers of Kentucky, comprehending the most important occurrences relative to its early history--also, an account of the manners, and customs of the Indians, their traditions and religious sentiments, their police or civil government, their discipline and method of war: to which is added, an account of the expeditions of Gen'ls. Harmer, Scott, Wilkinson, St. Clair & Wayne. -
Letter from General Anthony Wayne to Major General Charles Scott, 26 September 1793
Anthony Wayne writes in his letter to Charles Scott about the disappointing reluctance of volunteers to join the effort to fight Native Americans. Wayne states that "unless the fire kindled at the Miami of the Lake is extinguished by the blood of the Hydra," the confederation of Native Americans will spread to other parts of the frontier. He calls upon Scott to gather what men he could and meet up with him for an attack. -
Letter from Arthur Campbell to John Brown, 29 December 1787
Arthur Campbell's 29 December 1787 letter to John Brown discusses a "vast multitude" of immigrants passing into Kentucky with little resistance from Native Americans. Campbell warns that the peace may not last long and he expects frequent attacks against the outmanned pioneers. He also agrees to a nomination as the Superintendent of the Southern Department. -
Orderly book for Anthony Wayne, 1794
Orderly books of Major General Anthony Wayne, commander-in-chief of the Legion of the United States, in his campaign against Native Americans. Entries dated 23 April 1794 and 10 May 1794 have been scanned. The books are in the handwriting of Lieutenant Samuel Tinsley and others and contain mostly orders of the day and court martial proceedings. -
Letter from Isaac Shelby to Henry Knox, 10 January 1794
In his 10 January 1794 letter to Knox, Governor Isaac Shelby states that frontier areas of Kentucky are defenseless. He anticipates major forays into Kentucky by Native Americans in the spring, and says the present situation can be traced back to the failure of the "late intended expedition." He states the regular army is not capable of stopping them, and requests that the President make provisions for the defense of Kentucky by investing Shelby with the proper powers to raise militia and mounted volunteers for a series of three expeditions into the Indian country northwest of the Ohio River. He writes that General Wayne is not in a position to defend Kentucky's frontiers and Kentuckians are confident that they can defeat the Native Americans if given permission to try. -
Letter from John Bowman to Isaac Hite, 6 March 1780
A letter from John Bowman to Isaac Hite from Kentucky County, in which he tells of his livestock, land purchases, the need for wool, and the fear of attacks from Native Americans. He also writes of hearing that Natchez was in the possession of Spain. -
Letter from John Bowman to Isaac Hite, 10 June 1782
Writing from Lincoln County, Kentucky, Bowman states that no surveying had been done lately because of the fear of attacks from Native Americans. -
Letter from General Anthony Wayne to Isaac Shelby, 26 September 1793
Orders from General Anthony Wayne calling upon Governor Isaac Shelby to raise a militia of fifteen hundred men with Shelby in command for the protection of Kentucky. -
Letter from John and Susan Corlis to Joseph, George, and Mary Ann Corlis, 14 April 1816
In the first part of the letter, John Corlis writes to George of the poor real estate market and his tight money supply but states that he will be able to cover George's recent drafts. He hopes that George will get the greatest yield from his crops, especially tobacco. He also comments on George's house expansion, the general state of laborers, and his visit to Halifax, Virginia. He expresses his hope that George will not settle in Indiana due to its "Indian problem." In the second part of the letter, Susan Corlis writes to George, Joseph, and Mary Ann of the family matters and her hope that they are all well. -
Les États-Unis De L'Amérique Septentrionale : Partie Orientale, 1788
French map that shows rivers, lakes, forts, and Indigenous tribes. Covers part of the Great Lakes and some of the Old Northwest Territory. Relief shown pictorially. -
Course of the River Mississippi, 1775
Course of the River Mississippi, from the Balise to Fort Chartres. Map includes notations of Indigenous land. -
Letter from George Rogers Clark to Jonathan Clark, 11 May 1792
Letter from George Rogers Clark to his brother, Captain Jonathan Clark, discussing Native American troubles, war, and business affairs. -
Letter from John Drummens to Rebecca Drummens, 28 October 1811
Letter from John Drummens to his wife Rebecca Drummens in which he talks of marching to "Shawney's Prophets Town," a number of chiefs there are all for peace, and the general opinions between the Natives and the whites is that there will be "now" [sic] battle. He talks of how good that part of the country is and that he hopes to be home in four or five weeks. -
Letter from Isaac Hite to Abraham Hite, 26 April 1783
Letter from Isaac Hite to his father relating his business interests in land speculation, salt works, and iron manufacturing. He discusses Native American hostilities, specifically a raid at Crab Orchard, Kentucky, in which an African American fought off the Natives and saved a white family. Tells of John Floyd's death and its effect on the defense of Jefferson County, Kentucky. Mentions his business dealings with James Sodowski, Walker Daniel, George and John May, Gilbert Imlay, Isaac Kellar, Moses Kuykendall, and George Rogers Clark. -
Letter from Richard Mentor Johnson to William Murphy, 18 January 1828
Letter from Richard Mentor Johnson discusses the school at Blue Springs, Kentucky, established by the Choctaws and other tribes, and educating Native Americans with government money that belongs to them per the Treaty, and Johnson sending supplies to the school. -
Note adding the amount of issues to Indians for the months of July, August, and September, 1817
Note adding the amount of issues to Native Americans for the months of July, August, and September, 1817. -
Letter from Thomas McKinney to Charles Jouett, 29 December 1817
Letter from Thomas McKinney, agent of Indian Affairs, concerning the plan to establish an Indian school at Great Crossings in Scott County, Kentucky, as set forth by Colonel Richard M. Johnson, and affairs of the Indian Agency at Chicago.