Letter from Secretary of War Henry Knox to Daniel Smith, Esquire, Secretary of Treasury of United States South of Ohio River
Document 1793Knox informs Daniel Smith that his letters have been forwarded to President of United States General George Washington. Smith was present at Hanging Maw's house during the attack and murders by Major Beard and his men. Knox discusses the excesses Smith reported on; is sympathetic to Smith's plight. The President will be meeting with Governor Blount to discuss reestablishing order in his government.
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Author's Letterbook Copy
Description
Knox informs Daniel Smith that his letters have been forwarded to President of United States General George Washington. Smith was present at Hanging Maw's house during the attack and murders by Major Beard and his men. Knox discusses the excesses Smith reported on; is sympathetic to Smith's plight. The President will be meeting with Governor Blount to discuss reestablishing order in his government.
Date
08/27/1793
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Repository
Document number
1793082700050
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Secretary of War
Governor Blount
Governor of Territory of United States South of Ohio River
Daniel Smith, Secretary of Treasury of United States south of Ohio River
Cherokee Nation
Indians
President of United States
General George Washington
Indians
Hanging Maw
Major Beard
Notable locations
Territory of United States South of Ohio River
Philadelphia
Cherokee Nation