Advised Defensive Action Against Indians

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Type

Printed Document

Description

Discussed tribes of friendly and hostile Indians with locations of settlements. Notified Pinckney that Congress must authorize war, advised preparations for defensive actions against hostile Indians. President advised ammunition should be provided from public arsenal.

Date

10/27/1792

Document number

1792102700000

Notable persons

Charles Pinckney
Henry Knox
governor
Pickens
Anderson
Blount
President
Lower Cherokee
Chickamaga
Indians
Indian Nation
tribe
hostiles
banditti
Seagrove
Chickasaw
Chocktaw
Creek

Notable locations

Ohio
Georgia
South Carolina
St. Mary's
Tennessee
public arsenal
Cumberland
settlement
town
public arsenal

Notable items

ammunition
arms