Capricious conduct of Indians; need to avoid war; assembly of congress
Document 1789Notes that capricious conduct of Indians must give great anxiety. Is persuaded that St. Clair will do everything on his part to avoid a war. There is a greater prospect that Congress of seven states assembling. Improbable that congress of nine states will be convened under present confederation.
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Notes that capricious conduct of Indians must give great anxiety. Is persuaded that St. Clair will do everything on his part to avoid a war. There is a greater prospect that Congress of seven states assembling. Improbable that congress of nine states will be convened under present confederation.
Date
01/05/1789
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Recipient
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War Office
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Document number
1789010514000
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1
Notable persons
Arthur St. Clair
Henry Knox
Indians
congress
confederation
states
Notable locations
War Office
Notable items
capricious conduct of Indians
Indian relations
Indian affairs
treaty talks
Indian war