Outlines Plan for Civilizing Cherokees
Document 1796Requests report of Cherokee Nation. Laments lack of success in civilizing the Indians. Suggests weaning Indians from hunting and trapping. Refers to the President's plan. Suggests that women are more docile than men. Lists plans to work with farming, animals, supplies, property, dealings with U.S. citizens, etc. Requests regular reports. Outlines salary.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Requests report of Cherokee Nation. Laments lack of success in civilizing the Indians. Suggests weaning Indians from hunting and trapping. Refers to the President's plan. Suggests that women are more docile than men. Lists plans to work with farming, animals, supplies, property, dealings with U.S. citizens, etc. Requests regular reports. Outlines salary.
Date
08/29/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Repository
Collection
Document number
1796082900001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Silas Dinsmoor
James McHenry
Indians
Europeans
President
George Washington
Cherokees
Tennessee Governor
Secretary of War
US Citizens
Indian Interpreters
Indian Agent
Notable locations
War Office
Cherokee Nation
Tennessee
Department of War