On the disposition of the savages and usurpation of public lands by armed men
Document 1787Knox relays report from Colonel Harmar at Fort Pitt. Harmar is touring posts on Ohio River. Has had conferences with General Butler. Matters seem to bear a more favorable aspect with savages than hitherto. Major Wyllys reports on the usurpation of public lands by armed men, which deserves attention of Congress.
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Knox relays report from Colonel Harmar at Fort Pitt. Harmar is touring posts on Ohio River. Has had conferences with General Butler. Matters seem to bear a more favorable aspect with savages than hitherto. Major Wyllys reports on the usurpation of public lands by armed men, which deserves attention of Congress.
Date
04/16/1787
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Recipient
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Document number
1787041614000
Notable persons
Arthur St. Clair
Henry Knox
Colonel Harmar
General Butler
Major Wyllys
Congress
Secretary of War
savages
Indians
Notable locations
posts
Ohio River
public lands
Fort Pitt
Notable items
public lands
usurpation of public lands