Appropriate Response to Indian Plunder
Document 1800Mr. Smith wrote St. Clair requesting partial stoppage to the annuity due the Potowatamie Indians because of their assault on him while he descended the Wabash River. If the Indians do not provide adequate compensation, St. Clair asks for orders on how to proceed.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Mr. Smith wrote St. Clair requesting partial stoppage to the annuity due the Potowatamie Indians because of their assault on him while he descended the Wabash River. If the Indians do not provide adequate compensation, St. Clair asks for orders on how to proceed.
Date
01/27/1800
Author
Recipient
Repository
Collection
Document number
1800012740001
Page start
1
Notable persons
James McHenry
Arthur St. Clair
Mr. Wells
Potowatamies
Indian Nation
traders
Mr. Smith of Detroit
Notable locations
Indian towns
Detroit
St. Vincennes
Wabash River
Notable items
bales of goods
petition
annuity to the nation
list of articles taken
compensation
liquor