Regarding intruders on public lands, Captain Hutchins and his surveyors, and dissatisfaction prevailing amongst the Indians
Document 1786Colonel Harmar reports on efforts to dislodge illegal settlers on public lands. He reports on the efforts of surveyor Captain Hutchins and his crew, and the provision of security against Indians. States that recent murders by Indians on Ohio river reflect dissatisfaction prevailing amongst the Indians.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
Colonel Harmar reports on efforts to dislodge illegal settlers on public lands. He reports on the efforts of surveyor Captain Hutchins and his crew, and the provision of security against Indians. States that recent murders by Indians on Ohio river reflect dissatisfaction prevailing amongst the Indians.
Date
07/12/1786
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Fort Pitt
Collection
Document number
1786071251800
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Josiah Harmar
illegal settlers
surveyor
Cpatin Hutchins
Indians
Secretary of War
Notable locations
Ohio River
Fort Pitt
Notable items
public lands
depredations
murder
security
survey of lands