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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. -
Letter from Isaac Shelby to Henry Knox, 10 February 1794
A letter from Isaac Shelby in which he informs Henry Knox that two more people have been killed by Southern Indians since his last letter. He expects attacks by the Creek and Chickamauga as soon as winter breaks. Again requesting power to raise men and defend the state, Shelby calls for a large number of influential officers to accompany the expedition. -
Map of the state of Kentucky: with the adjoining territories, 1795
Map showing the Old Northwest and Southwest territories along with their rivers, towns, creeks, mills, courthouses, traces, forts, and salt licks. Includes tracts held by the Ohio, New Jersey, and Wabash Companies, the Virginia donation lands and land set aside in Tennessee for the "North Carolina troops." -
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 American Indian 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. -
Military note from 1813
Military note from 1813, addressed to "all the boys left at Fort Winchester," stating that all the officers in the 1st Regiment are all dead or prisoner, and that "We Kentuckians will hang together," with a list of names on the back. -
Letter from John May to Samuel Beall, 20 January 1781
Letter from John May at the Falls of the Ohio in which he talks of discovering a sufficient amount of land in Kentucky for all of the military warrants. -
Map of War of 1812 battleground near Detroit
Map of battleground near Detroit in the War of 1812, showing the location of Kentucky's troops. -
Harry Innes power of attorney, 30 May 1790
Power of Attorney issued by Harry Innes as federal judge for the district of Kentucky authorizing Alexander S. Bullitt as County Lieutenant of Jefferson County to "employ Eight expert and active Woodsmen to act as Scouts within the said County." -
Notes from a council meeting discussing an expedition against the Wabash and Miami, 17 August 1790
Notes taken from a council meeting, including an extract from a letter from Lieutenant Governor Arthur St. Clair of the Northwest Territory dated 15 July 1790, stating the prospect of peace with the Wabash and Miami Indians isn't likely and that an expedition against the tribes is meditated. Kentucky militia therefore is to be called out and prepared to assist in that expedition. -
Certificate of scout duty performed by Joseph Applegate, 26 January 1791
Certifcate from Samuel Oldham, a justice of the peace, certifying that Joseph Applegate served 9 days as a scout in place of John Applegate. -
General Charles Scott order, 16 February 1791
Order from General Charles Scott for Jefferson County to furnish sixteen men and rations for them at three specific locations for the defense of the region. -
Report on members of the Kentucky Militia regarding missed duty, 16 September 1791
Report from a court of inquiry on various members of the Jefferson County Militia regarding missed service. -
Muster roll of scouts employed in Jefferson County, Kentucky, 10 August 1792
Muster roll of scouts employed in Jefferson County, Kentucky, from 8 May to 10 August 1792. Length of service, residence, and marital status are included. -
Return of the scouts ordered for Jefferson County, ca. 1790
Return of the scouts ordered for Jefferson County, Kentucky. Names, pay, and comments given. -
Letter from William Clark to Jonathan Clark, 2 September 1792
William Clark writes to his brother Jonathan regarding his activities on recruiting duty in Kentucky and Indiana Territory. He discusses Western affairs, especially regarding Native Americans and military matters. He updates his brother on personal matters and social news. -
Letter from William Clark to Jonathan Clark, 6-7 June 1808
Clark writes his brother Jonathan while on his boat at the mouth of the Tradewater River traveling down the Ohio River, moving to St. Louis. He has visited their brother Edmund in that neighborhood. Tells of his enslaved woman, Philes, dying. Continuing the letter on June 7, he reports that Dr. [Richard] Brown's courtship of Ann Anderson has failed. He has sent York and some of his other enslaved persons overland with Joseph Charles to Kaskaskia. He has received word that Lieutenant Nathaniel Pryor is waiting for him with about twenty men and two boats at the mouth of the Ohio to assist their ascent of the Mississippi.Tags boats; death; Enslaved people; Letters; love; Military; Mississippi River; Missouri; Ohio River; romance; William Clark -
Letter from William Clark to Fanny Clark O'Fallon, 9 May 1795
William Clark writes to his sister Fanny Clark O'Fallon from Greenville, Ohio, while a lieutenant in the U. S. Army. He reports his generous reception by the General upon his tardy return and discusses his interest in the ladies of the neighborhood, alluding to a particular lady. He also mentions Captain Thomas Lewis' interest in a particular lady. He states that a number of American Indians are there and peaceably inclined. -
Letter from William Clark to Fanny Clark O'Fallon, 1 June 1795
William Clark writes to his sister Fanny Clark O'Fallon from Greenville, Ohio, about love, romance, and social activities, the current pomp and drill of camplife, and the presence of several American Indians and their activities.Tags camp; Letters; love; Military; Native Americans; Ohio; romance; social customs; social life; William Clark -
Letter from William Clark to Fanny Clark O'Fallon, 1 July 1795
William Clark writes to his sister Fanny Clark O'Fallon a brief letter from Greenville, Ohio, updating her on the comings and goings of various officers and ladies, including Captain Thomas Lewis. He expresses that he wishes to hear from their sister Lucy Clark Croghan. -
Views of the campaigns of the North-Western army, 1815
Comprising of sketches of the campaigns of Generals Hull and Harrison, a minute and interesting account of the naval conflict on Lake Erie, military anecdotes, abuses in the army, a plan of a military settlement, a view of the lake coast from Sandusky to Detroit, etc.