Security for Captain Hutchins' surveyors, conciliation of Delawares and Chippewas, and lawless settlers
Document 1786Captain Hutchins requested a body of troops to cover the surveyors. Captain Hamtramck moved from Mingo Bottom to Little Beaver to cover that purpose. Reports on lawless villains at Wheeling who threaten to waylay friendly Indians and impede the surveyors' efforts. Thinks they could use a taste of Federal law. Encloses 20 July, 1786 report from Mr. Philip Liebert.
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Captain Hutchins requested a body of troops to cover the surveyors. Captain Hamtramck moved from Mingo Bottom to Little Beaver to cover that purpose. Reports on lawless villains at Wheeling who threaten to waylay friendly Indians and impede the surveyors' efforts. Thinks they could use a taste of Federal law. Encloses 20 July, 1786 report from Mr. Philip Liebert.
Date
08/04/1786
Author
Recipient
Collection
Document number
1786080451800
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Josiah Harmar
Little Beaver
Mingo Bottom
Captain Hamtramck
villains
troops
surveyors
Indians
Mr. Philip Liebert
Notable locations
Wheeling
Notable items
Federal Law
surveying