Arthur St. Clair was a Scottish-born American military officer and politician. Born in Thurso, Caithness, he served in the British Army during the French and Indian War before settling in the Province of Pennsylvania. During the American Revolutionary War, he rose to the rank of major general in the Continental Army, but lost his command after a controversial retreat from Fort Ticonderoga.
Arthur St. Clair informs George Washington that during negotiations at Amboy, they clarified any agreed sum with the British was solely for the current prisoner exchange and did not waive broader American claims against Britain regarding prisoners. He emphasizes this condition should not affect the overall accounting between the states and Britain.
From the Hermitage in the Valley of Ligonier, Westmoreland County 20th. May 1797 Sir, As I was in Pennsylvania, it would have given me much satisfaction to have taken my…
from the Hermitage 28th. Novr. 1797 Sir, My Commission of Governor of the Territory of the united States north west of the Ohio will expire on the 9th. day of…
Cincinnati, north western Territory 27th. May 1798.— Sir, After the attention you were pleased to pay to my late request, for which I hope to give you better proof of…
Cincinnati 13th. August 1798 Sir, A few days ago I received an Address from the Grand Jury for this County of Hamilton, which, as it contained very proper Sentiments respecting…
Cincinnati 8th. April 1799 Sir I have taken the liberty to send you some Observations I made upon a Letter of Mr. Nicholas to his freind in Virginia.—They have been…