Unauthorized Sale of Indian Land
Document 1793Putnam explains that the chiefs did not express themselves clearly at the council. The alleged sale of land to Louis Viviatte was not valid because it was made by those who had no authorty to sell.
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Putnam explains that the chiefs did not express themselves clearly at the council. The alleged sale of land to Louis Viviatte was not valid because it was made by those who had no authorty to sell.
Date
02/13/1793
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Document number
1793021340000
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Rufus Putnam
principal chiefs
Rene Lodert
Piankeshaws
Mr. Wells
sworn interpreters
Wabash tribes
Notable locations
Vincennes
Eel Creek
Notable items
proceedings of the Council at Vincennes
sale made to Louis Viviatte
pretended sale