Request for Explanation of Wayne Speech to Sachum Indians
Document 1795Due to snow, Wayne believed the arrival of the Sachum Indians would be delayed to their rendez-vous with Williams. Wayne requested Williams fully explain the speech Wayne gave on the first of the month to the Indians and Lord Dorchester; Wayne promised destruction of tribes in the spring and summer if they did not accept the peace agreement.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Due to snow, Wayne believed the arrival of the Sachum Indians would be delayed to their rendez-vous with Williams. Wayne requested Williams fully explain the speech Wayne gave on the first of the month to the Indians and Lord Dorchester; Wayne promised destruction of tribes in the spring and summer if they did not accept the peace agreement.
Date
01/04/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Head Quarters, Greenville
Repository
Collection
Document number
1795010490001
Page start
15
Notable persons
Isaac Williams
Anthony Wayne
warriors of Sandusky
Sachum
Chiefs
Indians
Indian Nation
Lord Dorchester
Notable locations
Head Quarters, Greenville
Ohio River
Philadelphia
Notable items
speech
peace agreement