Regarding Constant Hostilities Between Indians who Live on Wabash River and People of Kentucky
Document 1789Regarding constant hostilities between Indians who live on Wabash River and people of Kentucky: it must be considered by the government of Western Territory. Requests that Washington take matter into consideration and asks for orders based on what is though proper. Kentucky people will likely retaliate and this will undermine the government's treaty efforts. Makes inquiry regarding the calling up of Virginia and Pennsylvania troops, in conjunction with continental troops.
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Regarding constant hostilities between Indians who live on Wabash River and people of Kentucky: it must be considered by the government of Western Territory. Requests that Washington take matter into consideration and asks for orders based on what is though proper. Kentucky people will likely retaliate and this will undermine the government's treaty efforts. Makes inquiry regarding the calling up of Virginia and Pennsylvania troops, in conjunction with continental troops.
Date
09/14/1789
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New York
Collection
Document number
1789091492400
Notable persons
George Washington
Arthur St. Clair
Indians
Government of the Western Territory
Kentucky people
savages
Congress
Governor of the Western Territory
continental Troops
Notable locations
New York
Wabash River
Kentucky
Western Country
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Indian settlements
Notable items
hostilities
injuries
redress
treaties