Ogden informs Knox of Indian motives

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S. Ogden XXX-124 My dear Sir Newark, March 1st 1792 Capt Williamson, who has lately come from the Genesee River gave me to understand that he feared the Senecas Chiefs would not be down; it consequence of Kirkland’s refusing to provide them with Sleighs–I only mean to give you this hint, for your investigation as Williamson i s now in Philadelphia. I hope you received the letter I sent you a few days ago from Niagaria. Present my love to your household and believe me yours unattesably. Gen. Knox Saml Ogden

Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Description

Letter, discusses motives of the Indian delegation.

Date

03/01/1792

Recipient

Sent from

[Newark]

Document number

1792030140001

Page start

1

Notable persons

Henry Knox
Samuel Ogden
Highland
Capt. Williamson

Notable locations

[Newark]
Niagara
Philadelphia
Seneca River

Notable items

love to your household
received the letters I sent
hint for your investigation
Senecas chiefs would not be down in consequence of Highland's refusing to provide them with sleighs