Supplying the Indians Without an Intermediary
Document 1796McHenry declares that supplying the Indians without an intermediary entails difficulties that are not insurmountable. It is hoped that gradually intercourse with the Indians will become more friendly so that they will become the sellers of their own peltry and buyers of the articles they want in return.
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Type
Letterbook
Description
McHenry declares that supplying the Indians without an intermediary entails difficulties that are not insurmountable. It is hoped that gradually intercourse with the Indians will become more friendly so that they will become the sellers of their own peltry and buyers of the articles they want in return.
Date
04/12/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Document number
1796041200555
Page start
15
Notable persons
Edward Price
James McHenry
Mr. Seagrove
Notable locations
War Office
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