If You Foolishly Prefer War
Document 1791Wilkinson warns the Indians of the trouble and distress that will befall them if they ignore the voice of reason and persist in joining those tribes that are waging war against the United States.
No document image is currently available.
No human transcription currently available for this document.
Machine transcription not yet available for this document.
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
Wilkinson warns the Indians of the trouble and distress that will befall them if they ignore the voice of reason and persist in joining those tribes that are waging war against the United States.
Date
08/09/1791
Author
Sent from
Kenapacomaqua
Collection
Document number
1791080990000
Notable persons
James Wilkinson
Indian Nations living on the River Wabash
friends and fathers
brothers
warriors
your squaws and your children
General St. Clair
evil counsellors
Notable locations
Kenapacomaqua
Fort Washington
Notable items
voice of reason
peace
protection of the United States
injury
benefits of your trade
trouble and distress
eyes of the Great Spirit
hatchet