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Petition requesting "restraint upon the free sale of liquor" to Native Americans; "their unbounded thirst … and intoxicating liquor, frequently render themselves very uncomfortable neighbours, when in liquor greatly disturbing the [peace] of society."

Wishes Mason to complete a bill on trade with Native Americans and asks that he transmit it to him. "I shall turn my attention to the Subject & make additions as the case may require."

First person account of the Battle of Fallen Timbers titled: "Recollections of General Wayne's campaign against the Northwestern Indians in [the] years 1793, & 4."

Located in the Duane Norman Diedrich collection

"Proceedings of a meeting of the Grand River Indians with the American Indians of Buffalo at Niagara" Lists tribes represented at the meeting, including the Mohawks, Oneidas, Onandagoes, Cayugas, Senecas, Hurons, Delawares, and Tuscaroras.

Requests $20,000 from the Bank of Augusta for troop transport to quell Seminoles; "I am authorised to draw, on the War Department, for funds to meet the transportation of troops, which the hostile temper and menacing conduct of the Seminole Indians towards our [commissions] and guards upon the Line in the Creek nation, have rendered it necessary to order thither."

Attempts to get value land from Native Americans near Sandusky.

Located in the Michigan collection

Land from the Wyandote.

Located in the Michigan collection

Description of treaty with the Wyandote.

Located in the Michigan collection

Response to getting land from Native Americans.

Located in the Michigan collection

Concerning the Choctaw Nation's relationship with the U.S. government; "they are more than highly pleased to know that the Government of the U.S. are so good to the Red pople … " Expresses hope that the Choctaw can remain on friendly terms, "and give their Children education..."