Indian business is unfavorable, but holds out hope for peace
Document 1788Reports that business has an unfavorable aspect, but is still hopeful for peace. Will not spend money allocated by congress unless objects in view can be obtained. West line will not be agreed upon because of value as hunting ground. Encloses copies of letters from Wilson the messenger, Khun, a Wyandot Chief, to Colonel Butler.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
Reports that business has an unfavorable aspect, but is still hopeful for peace. Will not spend money allocated by congress unless objects in view can be obtained. West line will not be agreed upon because of value as hunting ground. Encloses copies of letters from Wilson the messenger, Khun, a Wyandot Chief, to Colonel Butler.
Date
07/16/1788
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Fort Harmar
Collection
Document number
1788071654200
Note
Cited in St. Clair to Knox, 07/22/1788, and Knox to St. Clair, 12/08/1788.
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Arthur St. Clair
congress
Wilson the messenger
Khun
Wyandot Chief
Colonel Butler.
Notable locations
Fort Harmar
west line
hunting ground
Notable items
Indian relations
peace
money