Avoid an Open Rupture with Great Britain
Document 1791Even though Thomas Rhea alleges British complicty with the hostile Indians, Knox warns against antagonizing the British at a time when the campaign against the Indians is at hand.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
Even though Thomas Rhea alleges British complicty with the hostile Indians, Knox warns against antagonizing the British at a time when the campaign against the Indians is at hand.
Date
07/12/1791
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Document number
1791071211000
Note
Cited in Knox to St. Clair, 07/14/1791.
Notable persons
Richard Butler
Henry Knox
James McClellan
Thoma Rhea
the President [Washington]
Captain Phelon
Notable locations
Reading
Notable items
affadavit
special express
open rupture with Great Britain
conduct of the British
aid to the Indians
Rhea's credibility
objects of the campaign