[PRIVATE] Indian Treaties
Document 1792Capt. Mayette to deliver letter of introduction, has been commissioned based on recommendations from the Governor. Mentioned taking sides, Mayette's influence with the Indians, possible payoff from British and Spanish. Discussed purchasing additional people for increasing American influence over hostile Indian tribes. Imparts personal preference for Indian treaties.
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Type
Printed Document
Description
Capt. Mayette to deliver letter of introduction, has been commissioned based on recommendations from the Governor. Mentioned taking sides, Mayette's influence with the Indians, possible payoff from British and Spanish. Discussed purchasing additional people for increasing American influence over hostile Indian tribes. Imparts personal preference for Indian treaties.
Date
10/29/1792
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Cincinnati
Collection
Document number
1792102954200
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Winthrop Sargent
Mayette
governor
Indians
Indian Nation
Kickapoo
tribe
British
Spanish
Spaniards
La Chase
Heckwelder
Arrent Patroon
servants
St. Clair
Ducoine
Putnam
Kaskaskian
hostile tribes
Notable locations
Cincinnati
Illinois
Philadelphia
Mississippi
Notable items
treaty