Reports Congressional Act in Favor of Moravians; Promises Assistance
Document 1786Reports the passing of a congressional act in their favor. Promises to deliver requested articles. Congress has granted permission for them to return to their former settlements on the Muskingum with promises of friendship and protection. Seeks to know the name of their leader.
Fort Harmar, December 6, 1786
Brothers:
The Honorable Congress have been pleased
to pass the enclosed resolve in your favor. I am have directed that the corn and other articles shall be sent down to this post, where they will be ready to be delivered to you. In obedience to the orders of Congress, I have to inform you that that honorable body are well pleased to hear of your arrival, and have granted you permission to return to your former settlements on the Muskingum, where you may be assured of the friendship and protection of the United States. I should wish to know the names of the principal men who have the direction of your affairs, and shall be happy in rendering you every assistance in my power.
I am, Brothers, your friend,
Jos. Harmar.
Lt-Col. Com'd +c.
To the Moravian Indians at or near Cuyahoga.— DAA23
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