Knox's Letter to the Western Indians
Document 1793Knox says he has heard the voices of the Sachems, Chiefs, and Warriors and received their messages through the Six Nations. The President of the United States embraces their proposal and will send Commissioners to treat with them. The United States will endeavor to supply provisions during the Treaty. He warns that it will be in vain to expect peace if the depredations continue. (Given by order of the President of United States.)
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[from Henry Knox
Secy of War, letter
to B. He. Indian Affairs
and to He on the Orgz
Recd 21 May 1793]
Type
Letter Signed
Description
Knox says he has heard the voices of the Sachems, Chiefs, and Warriors and received their messages through the Six Nations. The President of the United States embraces their proposal and will send Commissioners to treat with them. The United States will endeavor to supply provisions during the Treaty. He warns that it will be in vain to expect peace if the depredations continue. (Given by order of the President of United States.)
Date
02/21/1793
Author
Collection
Document number
1793022100001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Henry Knox
President of United States [Washington]
Delawares
Wyandots
Ottawas
Chippewas
Shawanese
Pattiwatimas
Miamis
Head Men of All the Other Tribes in Alliance with them
our good friends, the Six Nations
Commissioners of the United States
tribes
women and children
warriors
Notable locations
southward of the Lakes, north of the Ohio, and east of the Mississippi
rapids of the Miami River which runs into Lake Erie
Canada and the Lakes
nearest posts
Indian Country
City of Philadelphia
Notable items
time and place appointed
full assembly of all the chiefs and headmen
provisions
treaty
transportation
full security