Questions regarding logistical arrangements
Document 1784Questions regarding logistical arrangements for the support of the commissioners going to Lake Erie to conduct a treaty with the Indian nations.
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Joseph Carleton Esq.
Secry in the War Office
Philadelphia Augt 25 1784.
Sir,
I find that tis intended to hold treaties with the Indian nations very Shortly. That I may be able to make the necessary arrangements in my department, without loss of time, I request your answer to the inclosed questions; together with such farther infor-
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Questions regarding logistical arrangements for the support of the commissioners going to Lake Erie to conduct a treaty with the Indian nations.
Date
08/25/1784
Author
Recipient
Document number
1784082540001
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Joseph Carleton
Timothy Pickering
Timothy Pickering
Joseph Carleton
Secretary in the War Office
Indian nations
troops
officers
Indian Commissioners
commissioners
contractors
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War Office
Philadelphia
frontier posts
Fort Pitt
Fort Stanwix
Cayahoga [ Cuyahoga ]
Lake Erie
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general depositaries
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treaties
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department
answer
questions
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