Commissioners for Indian Affairs in the Northern Department
10 documents
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Warning that Wayne's Preparations Signal to Indians that U.S. is Preparing for War
The Commissioners are warning Knox that Wayne's recent movements and provisioning send a strong signal to the Indians at the Niagara peace council that US forces are preparing for war.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3 -
U.S. & Indian Differences Regarding Ohio River Boundary Irreconcilable; War Will Continue
The Indians have acknowledged the receipt of the recent treaty commissioners' speech, which declared that the U.S.-Indian Boundary could no longer be the Ohio; the Indians have stated that they will …
Jonathan Cass Papers -
Inquiry as to when Indian Nations will arrive at Sandusky
Entry notes that Federal Commissioners left Navy Hall at Niagara on 10 July and arrived at Ft. Erie 11 July 1793. On 14 July set sail for Detroit River; arrived on 21 July; took quarters with Captain …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d -
Failed Attempts to Reach a Peace Agreement
The Commissioners describe their attempts to reach a peace agreement that ultimately ended in failure.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3 -
Commissioners Report Their Arrival at Fort Erie
Federal Commissioners to Major Craig [letter no. 1] on arrival at Fort Erie and delivery of letters by separate conveyance to Major General Anthony Wayne and General Knox, and refusal of western …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d -
Commissioners Clarifying Misunderstanding
Commissioners announced they would anxiously wait for reply from Council at Rapids of the Miami River.
Benjamin Lincoln Papers -
Commissioners Advise No Movement, Lest Indians Interpret it as Hostile
Peace commissioners advise Knox that Wayne should not undertake any movement, lest it provoke the Indians.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3 -
Border Disputes and other issues
Speech to be delivered to the Indians. Referring to the Treaty of Fort Stanwix, the Indians have demanded that all whites be removed from the Indian side of the Ohio as a condition of peace. The …
Jonathan Cass Papers
