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Southwest Territory and Mississippi Territory collection, 1794-1818
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This collection is made up of correspondence and documents related to the Southwest Territory and Mississippi Territory. The materials concern subjects such as governance and law, militia units, property ownership and finance, slavery, and Native American tribes. The collection includes post-statehood letters by Andrew Jackson and other prominent politicians and military figures.
This collection is made up of correspondence and documents related to the Southwest Territory and Mississippi Territory. The materials concern subjects such as governance and law, militia units, property ownership and finance, slavery, and Native American tribes. The collection includes post-statehood letters by Andrew Jackson and other prominent politicians and military figures. See the Detailed Box and Folder Listing for information about each item in the collection.
. W[illia]m Blount DS to David Henley; Knoxville, [Tennessee]., 1795 July 17
2 pages
Box 1
Warrant for payment of mounted infantry to protect the frontiers. Governor Blount orders David Henley, "Agent for the Department of War," to pay William Rickard, Pay Master, to cover the payroll from 15 October 1794 through 6 November 1794. Concerning Colonel Robert Hays's regiment of Mero District Mounted Infantry, under command of Sergeant William Neely. Written and signed by Charles McClung. Signed by Blount and William Rickard, who attests to having received $350.75.
. W[illia]m Blount DS to David Henley; Knoxville, [Tennessee]., 1795 July 29
2 pages
Box 1
Warrant for payment of troops in the Southwest Territory for "defensive protection of the frontiers." Blount orders Henley to pay William Rickard $94 to cover October 1794 payroll for the troops from Sumner County Militia, commanded by Lieutenant Zachariah Green. Written and signed by Charles McClung. Signed by Blount and Rickard, attesting to having received $91.
. Ho[well?] Tatum ALS to Thomas Pasteur; Nashville, [Tennessee]., 1797 June 1
3 pages
Box 1
Introducing the bearer of the letter, Mr. Childress, who comes to Pasteur at St. Vincennes in search of stolen horses. Describes the two horse thieves, their "sham sale," and the horses. One horse belongs to Captain Lytle's nephew and the other to General Nash's son. Warns Pasteur that one of the thieves' accomplices has likely settled near St. Vincennes.
. W[inthrop] Sargent ALS to Samuel Hodgdon; Cincinnati, [Ohio]., 1797 June 10
2 pages
Box 1
Has received information about a "vacancy in this government," possibly to be filled by Mr. Sedgwick, and that Mr. Ross had previously declined the position. Quotes from a letter from Ross suggesting the governor's health is declining and that Sargent will be in a position to make the "final decision" about his successor. Hopes to gain a better sense of the situation, noting "how embarassing has been my situation for very many years in this Country." Marked "very private."
. Noble Calhoun DS to John Wilkins; Chickasaw Bluffs, [Tennessee]., 1797 September 28
1 page
Box 1
Receipt for payment of $133.25 from John Wilkins, Quarter Master General, for 133 and a quarter gallons of whiskey.
. H[enry] Vanderburgh ALS to W[inthrop] Sargent; s.l., 1798 January
2 pages
Box 1
Has been unable to "effect a settlement with Captain Mills for the want of the Patents to our lands." Hopeful that Sargent will become governor of his district.
. Th[oma]s Butler Partially printed DS to David Beard; Knoxville, [Tennessee]., 1798 June 29
2 pages
Box 1
Certification that David Beard has served in the 3rd U.S. Regiment, Captain Richard Spark's company, for three years. Discharged after serving his full term. Includes a description of Beard to "prevent any ill use that May be made of this discharge, by its falling into the hands of any other person." Signed by Butler and P. Grayson, Adjutant 4 U.S. Regiment. Includes a note signed by D. Henley, dated July 1798 stating that the discharge was retained until Beard accounted for a horse.
. AD to [Winthrop Sargent?]., [ca. 1798 September 19]
4 pages
Box 1
Extract of news from Baltimore and Providence. Relates military details of Napoleon's capture of Malta and Nelson's naval operations. Mentions English debt and European military and political affairs, especially those of England, France, and Italy. Notes developments in Ireland and Spain. Mentions [Elbridge] Gerry's engagement with the French Marquis de Talleyrand and other difficulties with France.