Petition to Congress from the American inhabitants at Post Vincennes.
Document 1787American inhabitants at the Post of Vincennes express concern that the rights of their neighbors the French had not a more solid foundation than a gift from the Indians. Hope that Congress will grant a tract of 500 acres to every male inhabitant of district adjoining French settlers.
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American inhabitants at the Post of Vincennes express concern that the rights of their neighbors the French had not a more solid foundation than a gift from the Indians. Hope that Congress will grant a tract of 500 acres to every male inhabitant of district adjoining French settlers.
Date
08/07/1787
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Post Vincennes
Collection
Document number
1787080793600
Notable persons
US Congress
Bartholomew Tardiveau, agent
French
Indians
Notable locations
Post Vincennes
Notable items
petition