Rumors of Militia Harm Faith in U.S.
Document 1796Discussed rumors of armed militia being present at council with Indians, damaging relations with U.S. and Indian Nations. Still believe representation of Indian nations will be numerous. Hawkins hopes to preserve favorable image of U.S.
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Description
Discussed rumors of armed militia being present at council with Indians, damaging relations with U.S. and Indian Nations. Still believe representation of Indian nations will be numerous. Hawkins hopes to preserve favorable image of U.S.
Date
06/04/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Colerain
Collection
Document number
1796060440000
Note
Cited in Hawkins, Clymer, and Pickens to McHenry, 06/16/1796.
Notable persons
James McHenry
multiple
George Clymer
Andrew Pickens
Benjamin Hawkins
Simkins
Federal Government
Indians
Indian Nation
representatives
Notable locations
Colerain
Coleraine
St. Mary's
Georgia
river
Philadelphia