Blankets for Chickasaws and Location of Post
Document 1797Mentioned blankets on hand and their possible use in supplements the allotment of goods supplied to the Chickasaws. Noted moth infestation as probable if the blankets were not moved quickly. Noted Gen. Wilkinson's displeasure with the site of the garrison and buildings at Presque Isle and his suggestions to move all to a more healthy location.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Mentioned blankets on hand and their possible use in supplements the allotment of goods supplied to the Chickasaws. Noted moth infestation as probable if the blankets were not moved quickly. Noted Gen. Wilkinson's displeasure with the site of the garrison and buildings at Presque Isle and his suggestions to move all to a more healthy location.
Date
04/21/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Pittsburgh
Collection
Document number
1797042154001
Page start
1
Notable persons
James McHenry
Isaac Craig
Chickasaw
Indians
Indian Nation
General Wilkinson
garrison
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Presque Isle
Presque'isle
garrison
post
Notable items
duffle blankets
moths
Indian goods
annual tribute
general return
moths