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Killing of Indian Horses

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Type

Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Description

Rivardi reports that his investigation has uncovered evidence that a discharged soldier was guilty of killing Indian horses and the Tuscaroras who were present at the inquiries seemed pleased with the evidence obtained. Discussed construction of building a road, British involvement, and the Holland Land Company.

Date

05/08/1800

Sent from

Niagara

Document number

1800050860000

Page start

1

Note

Cited in Rivardi to Hamilton, 05/15/1800, and Hamilton to Rivardi, 06/05/1800.

Notable persons

Alexander Hamilton
John J Rivardi
Tuscarora
Indians
Indian Nation
Holland Company
British
English
physician
Court of Inquiry
garrison

Notable locations

Niagara
New York
territory
frontier
Indian land
Tonawanda Creek
Wyoming County