Instructions to the Superintendant of Indian Affairs.

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Type

Printed or published document

Description

Knox's printed instructions for the Superintendant of Indian Affairs with additional handwritten notations.

Date

02/13/1787

Sent from

War Office

Document number

1787021315001

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Notable persons

Henry Knox, Secretary of War
Superintendant of Indian Affairs
peaceable citizens
chiefs of each tribe
traders
proper interpreters
messengers and laborers
commanding officer of the troops on the frontier
escorts or guards
Congress
Mr. Irvin
Mr. Johnson
Mr. Madison
Mr. Hawkins
Mr. Benson

Notable locations

War Office

Notable items

ordinance of Congress for the regulation of Indian Affairs
peace
justice and dignity of the nation
commission of murders on the frontier
present evils
hostilities
unprovoked aggressions
oppression
negotiations
affections of the several tribes
full information of all the Indian tribes within the limits of the United States
general hunting grounds
commerce with the Indians
license from you
early release of all citizens of the United States
friendly correspondence with the Chiefs
occasional presents
competition with the practice of the British nation
general or particular treaties
councils
alliance
their language and customs
constant and regular communication
habits, customs, and particular views of the Indians
national interest
passports