Brighten the Chain of Friendship
Document 1792Putnam invites the chiefs of the western tribes to travel to Philadelphia, at government expense, to attempt to reach a settlement that will avoid war between them and the United States.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
Putnam invites the chiefs of the western tribes to travel to Philadelphia, at government expense, to attempt to reach a settlement that will avoid war between them and the United States.
Date
1792
Author
Collection
Document number
1792999990400
Notable persons
Rufus Putnam
the Great Spirit
Miamies
Delawares
Shawanese
General Washington
Notable locations
falls of the Ohio
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Notable items
peace and happiness
speech to your neighbors
pipe of peace
council fire
chain of friendship
goodness of his heart
every expense of the journey
safe convoy and accommodation