Overtures of Peace
Document 1795Pickering believed that the militia under Col. Sproat currently employed defending the Muskingum can be "dispensed with." Mentioned overtures of peace made by 6 Indian tribes to Gen. Wayne. It was stipulated in writing that both sides would suspend hostilities. Also addressed peace with Great Britain.
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Pickering believed that the militia under Col. Sproat currently employed defending the Muskingum can be "dispensed with." Mentioned overtures of peace made by 6 Indian tribes to Gen. Wayne. It was stipulated in writing that both sides would suspend hostilities. Also addressed peace with Great Britain.
Date
03/25/1795
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Document number
1795032511000
Note
Cited in St Clair to Pickering, 04/28/1795.
Notable persons
Arthur St. Clair
Timothy Pickering
governor
Sproat
colonel
hostile tribes
Indians
Indian nation
Anthony Wayne
general
agents
Notable locations
War Office
Philadelphia
Muskingum
river
frontier
territory
border
Belpre
Great Britain