Friendly Indians Killed at Beaver Creek
Document 1791Knox assures the Seneca Chiefs that the President had nothing to do with the recent murder of friendly Indians. He will ensure that Samuel Brady and the others responsible for this reprehensible deed will be brought to justice and punished. Compensation for lost horses and other property will be provided to the friends and relations of the deceased.
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Knox assures the Seneca Chiefs that the President had nothing to do with the recent murder of friendly Indians. He will ensure that Samuel Brady and the others responsible for this reprehensible deed will be brought to justice and punished. Compensation for lost horses and other property will be provided to the friends and relations of the deceased.
Date
03/28/1791
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Recipient
Collection
Document number
1791032800000
Notable persons
Seneca Chiefs
Henry Knox
friendly Indians killed at Beaver Creek
Samuel Brady
the President [Washington]
Major General St. Clair
white people
Colonel Procter
Miami Indians
Six Nations
Notable locations
the Ohio
War Office
Notable items
murder
compensation for the horses and other property
justice
chain of friendship
conduct of bad men
coolness or disgust
good work of peace
friendship
accidents