Expeditions against the Indians
Document 1789Knox expresses Washington's expectation that no expeditions shall be undertaken against the northwestern Indians without the express approval of the governor of the territory and the commanding officer of federal troops. He further recommends establishing a post at Muscle Shoals to control aggression by the Creeks.
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Contemporary Copy of Letter Signed
Description
Knox expresses Washington's expectation that no expeditions shall be undertaken against the northwestern Indians without the express approval of the governor of the territory and the commanding officer of federal troops. He further recommends establishing a post at Muscle Shoals to control aggression by the Creeks.
Date
12/19/1789
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Repository
Document number
1789121914101
Page start
1
Notable persons
Arthur St. Clair
Henry Knox
Notable locations
War Office