The Indians in this quarter seem much dissatisfied...
Document 1799"I received your favor of the 22d July and am pleased with the hopes of greater uniformity in the clothing in future. The Indians in this quarter seem much dissatisfied at the promises made them by the Secretary of War, that the Governor fo the Territory should be at Detroit in the course of the present summer to redress any complaints (many of which they have) which might be laid before him and attend to the equal and just distribution of their annual presents..."
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Type
Letter Signed
Description
"I received your favor of the 22d July and am pleased with the hopes of greater uniformity in the clothing in future. The Indians in this quarter seem much dissatisfied at the promises made them by the Secretary of War, that the Governor fo the Territory should be at Detroit in the course of the present summer to redress any complaints (many of which they have) which might be laid before him and attend to the equal and just distribution of their annual presents..."
Date
09/07/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Detroit [Territory Northwest of the River Ohio]
Collection
Document number
1799090760100
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
David Strong
Indians
Secretary of War [McHenry]
Governor to the territory
Notable locations
Detroit [Territory Northwest of the River Ohio]
Notable items
clothing
annual presents