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Charles Scott's account on the Indian wars
Charles Scott's descriptions of the conflicts with Native Americans. -
Letter from Arthur Campbell to John Brown, 29 December 1787
In this letter, Campbell tells Brown of a "vast multitude of immigrants" passing through the wilderness to Kentucky and Cumberland without any trouble from the Native Americans. Goes on to say that there is a probability peace will be broken from the war against the Creek Indians. -
Letter from Arthur Campbell, 28 March 1792
Discusses dealings with a Cherokee Chief and the current state of the militia, including number of soldiers for each captains unit. -
Letter from William Clark to Edmund Clark, 25 December 1814
Letter from William Clark in St. Louis to his brother, Edmund Clark, in Louisville. Writes that he has drawn on him for sixty dollars for a sword and printing. Inquires about his health. Mentions his enslaved man, York. Notes "the prospect of Indian war is unfavourable to us and it may be proper to send my family to Kentucky or Tennessee. It is most probable to Kentucky in that case." -
Two accounts from the United States
One is to George Shannon for the loss of his leg during battle with the Native Americans. The other is to James Toben for a pair of millstones for the horse mill intended for the Osage Indians. -
Letter from Ann Pearce to Isaac Clark, 24 October 1812
Talks of Isaac Clark needing clothing but expecting him to be home soon so she isn't sure their mother would send any. Discusses William Clark being back to Louisville soon with the Native Americans from Washington, which she states "appear very friendly now, but I reckon as soon as they return, they will be as bad as any of them." -
Letter from George Foote to William Foote, Sr., 2 October 1816
Letter discussing family business, the purchase of Native American land and treaties, politics, "immortal Jackson", and the weather. -
Letter from William Christian to Isaac Shelby, 14 December 1777
This letter discusses provisions and trade with the Native Americans. "Pray inform me how much of the salt belongs to the Indians-- and how much the country's if any, that I may know what to let the Indians have." -
Letter from the War Department to Isaac Shelby, 24 April 1793
Letter from Henry Knox to Isaac Shleby, prohibiting white inhabitants from entering near the "hostile Indian country" until after a treaty is closed. -
Letter from the War Department to Isaac Shelby, 19 July 1790
Letter from Henry Knox discussing protection on the western frontier from Native Americans, mentioning how many rangers needed and what they would be paid. -
Letter from James Wilkinson to Isaac Shelby, 6 June 1796
Refers to children being returned from the Native Americans, declares he has become good friends with Blue Jacket. He believes the females might have "lost their innocence and formed attachments that forbid their returns." -
Letter from Anthony Wayne to Isaac Shelby, 18 May 1793
The commission of three men to meet with the "hostile Indians" for a treaty. -
Return of scouts in the Louisville area for 1790
"Return of Spies for 1790" listing by name those members of the Jefferson County militia in the Louisville area that served as scouts from June to October, patrolling for possible Native American raiding parties. -
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. -
Report on members of the Kentucky Militia regarding missed duty and refusal to perform service, 6 March 1792
Report from a court of inquiry on various members of the Jefferson County Militia regarding missed duty and refusal to perform 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.