Request for Information on Indian Settlements
Document 1797Letter, asks for information re indian settlements; asks for information re river navigation.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Letter, asks for information re indian settlements; asks for information re river navigation.
Date
11/06/1797
Author
Recipient
Collection
Document number
1797110690101
Page start
1
Notable persons
Col. Edgar
James Wilkinson
Capt. Partieur
Notable locations
Illinois River
Chicago
Notable items
in the vicinity
nature of the navigation with the average time necessary to make the voyage
barges to carry one hundred barrels
heads
addition to my official communication
sketch of the present settlements
population
proficient for a military post
correct information of the situation, settlements and number of savages settled in your neighborhood