Hostile Intentions of the Western Indians, Etc.
Document 1791The hostile intentions of the western Indians seem clear. The recent murder at Beaver Creek of some friendly Indians should be investigated so as to avoid a general Indian war. It is hoped that the impending campaign will produce peace.
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The hostile intentions of the western Indians seem clear. The recent murder at Beaver Creek of some friendly Indians should be investigated so as to avoid a general Indian war. It is hoped that the impending campaign will produce peace.
Date
03/24/1791
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Collection
Document number
1791032400000
Notable persons
Rufus Putnam, one of the Judges northwest of the Ohio
Henry Knox
Major General St. Clair
Notable locations
War Department
block house on Beaver Creek
Fort Pitt
Notable items
hostile dispositions of the Western Indians
intrigues of bad men
murder of friendly Indians
rigid inquiry
general Indian war
chief command upon the frontiers
bad roads
operations of the campaign
peace