Speech to the Chickasaw Indians
Document 1794Secretary Knox submits a draft of a speech to the chiefs and warriors of the Chickasaw Nation of Indians. The speech starts out by expressing gratitude in the Chickasaws joining with the U.S. Army in combating the "hostile tribes northwest of the Ohio," who allegedly had been "deaf to the voice of reason and peace."
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Printed Document
Description
Secretary Knox submits a draft of a speech to the chiefs and warriors of the Chickasaw Nation of Indians. The speech starts out by expressing gratitude in the Chickasaws joining with the U.S. Army in combating the "hostile tribes northwest of the Ohio," who allegedly had been "deaf to the voice of reason and peace."
Date
07/11/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Collection
Document number
1794071100000
Note
LC: Washington Papers: LS
Notable persons
George Washington
Henry Knox
Indians
Chickasaw
chiefs
warriors
great Spirit
army
tribes
Notable locations
War Department
Ohio River
Northwest