Promoting the Peace of the Frontiers
Document 1791Beckwith, a British officer, sends Hamilton a copy of a letter from Lord Dorchester to the western Indians in which he allegedly refused to support the Indians in a war against the United States but offered to mediate an agreement between the two sides.
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Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
Beckwith, a British officer, sends Hamilton a copy of a letter from Lord Dorchester to the western Indians in which he allegedly refused to support the Indians in a war against the United States but offered to mediate an agreement between the two sides.
Date
10/02/1791
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Collection
Document number
1791100290000
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
George Beckwith
Lord Dorchester
deputies of the confederated western nations of Indians
Notable locations
Philadelphia
frontiers
Notable items
his Lordship's answer to a late address from deputies of the confederated western nations of Indians
authenticated copy of that paper
information of the Executive Government
remaining prejudices of individuals
peace of the frontiers