Reverend David McClure
4 documents
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Recommendation of Major's Brother
Letter of introduction for Major's brother who was to visit Philadelphia shortly. Discusses politics of recent expedition of troops to Indian territory, treatment of Indians, and reconciliation with …
D. McClure Papers -
Settler life on the western frontier
Reverend McClure writes Secretary Knox on Arthur St. Clair's campaign. Discusses Indian warfare and frontier and pioneer life. The southern people today experience what the first settlers of New …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm] -
Regarding the Indian War
McClure reflects on some of the effects of the Indian War, including the effect on emigration to the Western Territory. He worries that the pace of settlement will be faster than the transmission of …
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McClure Advocates Methods of Civilizing Indians to Knox
Letter, discusses frontiers and pioneer life; discusses Indians and Indian life; mentions publication on moral law; discusses racial intermarriage and Christianity to civilize Indians; discusses race …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
