Proposed Offensive Operation Against Indian Banditti
Document 1790Knox decides that defensive operations are not effective in preventing Indian depredations on the frontier. He proposes undertaking an offensive expedition against Indian "banditti." He emphasizes not harming "well-disposed Indians" and the effect the offensive action would have on the well-being of frontier settlers.
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Knox decides that defensive operations are not effective in preventing Indian depredations on the frontier. He proposes undertaking an offensive expedition against Indian "banditti." He emphasizes not harming "well-disposed Indians" and the effect the offensive action would have on the well-being of frontier settlers.
Date
05/27/1790
Author
Recipient
Collection
Document number
1790052711000
Notable persons
Henry Knox
George Washington
banditti
Indian Nation
Brown
St. Clair
Judge Innes
Shawnee
Cherokee
Wabash
Harmar
Continental troops
Notable locations
Kaskaskia
Western Territory
Ohio
territory
frontier
Notable items
defensive operations
Indian relations
peace
war
depredations