Accompanying Putnam on His Peace Mission
Document 1792Knox requests that Indian expert Heckenwelder accompany General Putnam on his mission to seek peace with the northwestern Indians.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
Knox requests that Indian expert Heckenwelder accompany General Putnam on his mission to seek peace with the northwestern Indians.
Date
05/18/1792
Author
Recipient
Collection
Document number
1792051800000
Notable persons
John Heckewelder
Henry Knox
hostile Indians
Brigadier General Putnam
Notable locations
Bethlehem
Marietta
Notable items
pacific overtures to the hostile Indians northwest of the Ohio
the prosecution of this good work
your character and love for the Indians
purest principles of justice and humanity
pecuniary considerations
credit of the individuals who shall perform it