Death of Red Pole
Document 1797Notification that after severe illness, Red Pole died. Shawnee acknowledged the assistance of the U.S. in his care. Requested a head stone or tomb stone to be placed over his grave.
Pittsburg 3.d February 1797 Sir, My letter of the 27.th ultimo I presume has informed you that Red Pole the principal Chief of the Shawanees Indians being then dangerously ill and Ihave now to inform you that at 9 oClock A.M. on the 28.th he breathed his last to the inexpressible Grief of the other Indians and indeed of all others that had any knowledge of him. Blue Jacket &the other Indians acknowledge that he was treated with the utmost kindness and attention during his illness & are highly pleased at the attention &Respect paid to his funeral. I have had his Corpse attended &intered in the most respectful manner in our Church burrying Ground and with your approbation and to gratify Blue Jacket &the other Chiefs. Iwish to place either a Tomb Stone or a Head Stone to his Grave with any Inscription you may please to point out. The River is almost clear of Ice and I presume the Indians will be able to embark on Monday next. I am Sir Your Most Ob.t Serv. I.C. Hon ‘ble James McHenry Sec’y of War Phil.a
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