No. 88 [Protection of the Frontiers]

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Type

Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Description

Poorly kept records at trading posts in Georgia and Tennessee cannot show that trade with Indian caused a loss in capital for the U.S. The House therefore recommends that additional capital be extended to the trading posts in order to further trade until records can provide conclusive evidence of loss or gain.

Date

04/22/1800

Author

Document number

1800042290000

Notable persons

US House
Claiborne
Indians
Indian Nation
tribe
House of Representatives
committee
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury

Notable locations

House of Representatives
Tennessee
Georgia
frontier
territory
trading house
trading post

Notable items

report
law