On the convening of congress; reference to Brant and his Mohawks
Document 1789Knox reports that still there is no congress, although it is expected to convene 1 February. Hopes for favorable intelligence. Has learned that most of the tribes except Brandt [Mohawk leader Joseph Brant] and his Mohawks, are with him.
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Knox reports that still there is no congress, although it is expected to convene 1 February. Hopes for favorable intelligence. Has learned that most of the tribes except Brandt [Mohawk leader Joseph Brant] and his Mohawks, are with him.
Date
01/19/1789
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War Office
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Document number
1789011914000
Note
Cited in Knox to St. Clair, 01/31/1789.
Notable persons
Arthur St. Clair
Henry Knox
Joseph Brant
Mohawks
Brandt
congress
Notable locations
War Office
Notable items
Indian relations
Indian affairs