Regarding provisions for Indians and attack by party of Indians
Document 1788Reports on attack by party of Indians. St. Clair notes that it cannot be determined whether this was a wanton act or deliberately committed to embarrass the Councils and obstruct a general peace. Discusses implications of war and questions good faith of Indians.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
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Reports on attack by party of Indians. St. Clair notes that it cannot be determined whether this was a wanton act or deliberately committed to embarrass the Councils and obstruct a general peace. Discusses implications of war and questions good faith of Indians.
Date
07/13/1788
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Fort Harmar
Collection
Document number
1788071354200
Note
Cited in Knox to St. Clair, 12/08/1788, and St. Clair to Knox 07/16/17880.
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Arthur St. Clair
Councils
Indians
Secretary of War
Notable locations
Fort Harmar
Notable items
Indian attack
Indian relations