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Doc. (manuscript); Knoxville. Signed William Blount. Witnessed by Charles McClung. Signed as received by William Rickard. Warrant Number 332.

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Doc. (manuscript); Knoxville. Signed William Blount. Witnessed by Charles McClung. Signed as received by William Rickard. Warrant Number 333.

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Autographed letter signed; Knoxville. Sends to Sevier some enclosures (not included) regarding the cutting of a road.

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From John Sevier. To Col. Meigs.

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Autographed letter signed; Knoxville, with cover letter. Refers to a letter from Col. Scott (not included). (T)he Cherokee have committed a very daring insult, and... it can not be passed over in silence. Asks to have his letter placed before the Chiefs.. in order that their answer may be obtained as speedily as possible,

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Doc. (manuscript); State of Tennessee. Witnessed by Hugh Lawson White. Statement signed by John Sevier testifying that this document was witness by White while a judge of the Supreme Court and that he has ordered the state seal to be affixed to the document. Dated Knoxville, 2 November 1805. Witnessed by Wm. Macline, secretary.

Scope and Contents Note Autographed letter signed; Knoxville. States glad that Meigs and Gen. Robertson agree to the time of holding the treaty. States that they shall not on the new arrangement be pestered with the Rabble part of the nation that at most other seasons would attend... This should make a desirable saving in money. States that Meigs may arrange things to suit his convenience in regard the Kentucky Convention with the Chickasaws, as long as it does not conflict...

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Autographed letter signed; Raleigh. Discusses a Memorial in regard Sevier that Winston had had lain before the legislature of North Carolina. Refers to pistols presented to Sevier. Contains postscript in which Winston asks Sevier to present his complements to Gov. Shelby. Addressed to Sevier in Washington.

Scope and Contents Note Autographed letter signed; Washington, with cover letter. Discusses the bad news about Chesapeake and the Shannon. Quantity of combustable matter thrown on board from the English ship, seting great part of our vessel in compleat flame... Discusses the success of the Canadian campaign by the army. States that he misses home. Mentions that Alex Sevier was wounded in the arm in a duel in which he wounded his opponent in the breast, but not to be...

Scope and Contents Note Autographed letter signed; Washington, with cover letter. Discusses having taken GWS' advice and that of the Rhea in regard his land in Overton and the affair of the Hill. They are laying every scheime in the their power to get that property out of my hands by some rouguish scheime or other... Discusses British naval maneuvers along the coast. Discusses the success of American arms in Canada: We have taken nearly every garrison and place of importance in...

Scope and Contents Note Autographed letter signed; Washington. Advises son on the ulcer on his neck. Mentions the health and movements of Ma. McClellan. Discusses the bank bill and its utility for solving the nation's fiscal problems. Mentions the rumor that the British are to introduce black troops into the Southern States. Suggests that Col. Sparks and Rutha should bring off their negroes & property as Quick as possible and while they can pass in safety through the Indian Country. Talks...

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Autographed letter signed; Nashville. Discusses grounds in regard a lawsuit arising out Sevier's land speculations. Discusses in detail the importance of Landon Carter's signature for Sevier's defense.

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Autographed letter signed. Dun for money the government claimed that John Sevier owed arising from his duties as Commissioner, during the exercise of which Sevier had died.

Scope and Contents Note Autographed letter signed; Alexander, Genosee County, New York. Thanks GWS for his help and asks for more. Says that although a young man, I have paid no small attention to American biographical literature, and, finding it lamentably deficient, I formed the design of collecting the necessary materials and supplying this deficiency to the best of my ability. Discusses further himself and his work. Suggest the possibility of writing a biography of Sevier. Says that he has...

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Autographed letter signed. Letter to the Secretary of War from Meigs, an Indian agent, that he has, as authorized, drawn a sum of $500 in favor of Josiah Nichols. Marked copy. Notation on the recto that this letter is copied from page 5.