Prospect of Peace with the Indians, Etc.
Document 1791Despite continued preparations for a campaign against the western Indians, Knox still hopes that perhaps a peaceful settlement of differences can be arranged.
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Despite continued preparations for a campaign against the western Indians, Knox still hopes that perhaps a peaceful settlement of differences can be arranged.
Date
05/19/1791
Author
Recipient
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War Department
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Document number
1791051900000
Note
Cited in Knox to St. Clair, 05/26/1791.
Notable persons
Arthur St. Clair
Henry Knox
Wyandot Indian woman
the Cornplanter
the British
Major General Butler
the President [Washington]
regulars of the Eastern States
levies
recruits
Colonel Procter
Notable locations
War Department
Fort Pitt
Fort Washington
Muskingham
Notable items
disposition of the Wyandots and Delawares
Colonel Procter's mission
pospect of peace with the Indians
tranquility of the frontiers
ammunition from the traders
dismissal of the militia
disposition of the levies
Colonel Sproat's services
compensation
recruiting service
cavalry horses
list of Indian goods
readiness for a treaty