Report from the Frontier Posts
Document 1792Wilkinson reports on his dispositions for Indian prisoners, his thoughts on Putnam's mission, and his recommendations for establishment of Army posts, and the negotiations with the Indians.
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Type
Extract of Letter
Description
Wilkinson reports on his dispositions for Indian prisoners, his thoughts on Putnam's mission, and his recommendations for establishment of Army posts, and the negotiations with the Indians.
Date
07/06/1792
Author
Recipient
Collection
Document number
1792070640000
Note
Letter No. 10.
Notable persons
Henry Knox
James Wilkinson
General Putnam
Jambe Crochee
lower Ouittanons
Billy, Governor St. Clair's guide
princess
young warrior
Mr. Vigo
prisoners
interpreter
more northern tribes
traders
cavalry
mounted riflemen
Notable locations
rapids of the Ohio
St. Vincents
Eel River
waters of the Wabash
Illinois River
Opee
Laker Michigan
rapids of the Omee
Lake Erie
Notable items
measures of peace
filthy modes of living
airy stockade
suitable sheds
outrage
fidelity
negotiation
surrender of the prisoners
donations of clothing
neutrality
war
protection
British influence
crude ideas and opinions
horse
woodlands
grass