Status of Peace
Document 1795Announced preliminary stages of treaty b/w U.S. and Chippewa Ottawa, Putawatimes, Saukey, and Miami Nations. Copy of agreement and speeches enclosed. Wayne honestly believed the Indian Nations desired lasting peace after brute force was used against the Indians. Requests troops and supplies to adequately maintain boundary. Believed using the militia would be a dangerous substitute for a standing army.
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Description
Announced preliminary stages of treaty b/w U.S. and Chippewa Ottawa, Putawatimes, Saukey, and Miami Nations. Copy of agreement and speeches enclosed. Wayne honestly believed the Indian Nations desired lasting peace after brute force was used against the Indians. Requests troops and supplies to adequately maintain boundary. Believed using the militia would be a dangerous substitute for a standing army.
Date
02/12/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Greene Ville
Collection
Document number
1795021253500
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Anthony Wayne
Chippewa
Ottawa
Pottawatomie
Putawatimes
Saukey
Miami
Indians
Indian Nation
chief
warrior
hostiles
tribes
Shawnee
Delaware
Notable locations
Greene Ville
Greenville
Headquarters
frontier
territory
Au Glaize
river
Miami