Speech to Chiefs of Nations Assembled at Tawa River and Mouth of Detroit River
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Speech to Chiefs of Nations Assembled at Tawa River and Mouth of Detroit River
Description
In a speech to Chiefs of Nations assembled at Tawa River and Mouth of Detroit River, St. Clair expresses impatience to hear of chiefs arrival. Expresses displeasure that instances of unprovoked hostility. United States desires peace, but if Indians desire war, they will have it. Expects an answer soon.
year created
1788
month created
07
day created
13
author
sent from location
Fort Harmar
in collection
in publication
note
Enclosed in St. Clair to Knox, 07/13/1788.
recipient note
The Chiefs of all Nations assembled either at the Tawa River or at the Mouth of the Detroit River
notable person/group
Arthur St. Clair
Chiefs of Nations
Indians
notable location
Fort Harmar
Tawa River
Detroit River
notable idea/issue
war
peace
document number
1788071393600
number of pages
2
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: Territorial Papers, Vol. 2. | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Arthur St. Clair | Fort Harmar | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Chiefs of Nations assembled at Tawa River and Mouth of Detroit River | [unknown] | [n/a] |