United States Relieved from a Heavy Expense
Document 1793After being warned of the danger of the fever at Philadelphia, the Chickasaw delegation have cancelled their trip to meet the President which saves the United States the expense of their journey.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
After being warned of the danger of the fever at Philadelphia, the Chickasaw delegation have cancelled their trip to meet the President which saves the United States the expense of their journey.
Date
10/05/1793
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Abington, Virginia
Collection
Document number
1793100540000
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Governor William Blount
John McKee
Piomingo, the Great Chief of the Chickasaws
McClish, their interpreter
the President [Washington]
Secretary General Smith
Notable locations
Abington, Virginia
Notable items
danger of the fever at Philadelphia
journey
heavy expense
unnecessary visit
information from the Southern Territory