Regarding Knox's Request for Interpreters for Sandusky talks
Document 1793Provides recommendations on interpreters. The man Hodgdon recommended has gone to Kentucky. Mentions Joseph Nicholas, an interpreter of several Indian languages. Craig will ascertain his abilities, and send to Knox if qualified. Encloses invoice of stores.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Provides recommendations on interpreters. The man Hodgdon recommended has gone to Kentucky. Mentions Joseph Nicholas, an interpreter of several Indian languages. Craig will ascertain his abilities, and send to Knox if qualified. Encloses invoice of stores.
Date
03/23/1793
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Pittsburgh
Collection
Document number
1793032354001
Page start
1
Note
Partially illegible text.
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Isaac Craig
interpreters
Joseph Nicolas
Shawanese
Delaware
Samuel Hodgdon
John Hamilton
James Rankin
Colonel Alexander Lawey
Notable locations
Pittsburgh
Legionville
Legion Ville
Kentucky
Lancaster
Philadelphia
Notable items
interpretation
Indian languages
stores
invoice

