Report on Several Indian Tribes
Document 1789Knox informs the President that certain Indian Affairs require immediate attention. He also goes on to outline a proposed strategic policy with regard to Indian affairs. Indians are currently in state of unrest. This report pertains to the Wabash Indians in the Northwest. Knox informs the President that subsequent reporting will follow. Reports # 2, 3, and 4 will address the situation with the Southern tribes.
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Knox informs the President that certain Indian Affairs require immediate attention. He also goes on to outline a proposed strategic policy with regard to Indian affairs. Indians are currently in state of unrest. This report pertains to the Wabash Indians in the Northwest. Knox informs the President that subsequent reporting will follow. Reports # 2, 3, and 4 will address the situation with the Southern tribes.
Date
06/15/1789
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Recipient
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War Office
Collection
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1789061500000
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Notable persons
George Washington
Henry Knox
southern tribes
President
Indian Nation
Wabash Indians
Indian Department
Notable locations
War Office
northwest
territory
frontier
Department of War
Georgia
North Carolina
Notable items
Indian affairs
peace
treaty
negotiations
unrest
war
hostilities
happiness and reputation of the public
ordinance of the Congress of the 7th of August 1786 for the regulation of Indian affairs
conclusion of the war with Great Britain
paper No. 1 relative to the Wabash Indians
treaties of Fort Harmar
situation of the Southern Indians