Proposed Visit of Indian Chiefs
Document 1795Pickering forwards a letter from Governor St. Clair regarding the proposed visit by chiefs of some of the Western Tribes, which Pickering thinks ought to be postponed. He is concerned about the establishment of US forts on the Western frontier.
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Printed Document
Description
Pickering forwards a letter from Governor St. Clair regarding the proposed visit by chiefs of some of the Western Tribes, which Pickering thinks ought to be postponed. He is concerned about the establishment of US forts on the Western frontier.
Date
05/16/1795
Author
Recipient
Collection
Document number
1795051614000
Notable persons
George Washington
Timothy Pickering
Governor Arthur St. Clair
Chiefs
Sioux
Puans
Indian Nations
British
Notable locations
War Office
Western posts
Detroit
Michilimackinac
Notable items
visit
invitation
delivery of posts
trade