Document Spotlight-Business with the Alleghany Indians

Transcriber Dawoogie brings us a behind-the-scenes look at American-Indian relations. Secretary of War Henry Knox instructs Lieutenant Jeffers concerning relations with the Alleghany Indians.

In a fascinating look at early American military policy, Knox outlines a set of policies designed to give tangible aid to the Indians. Knox also makes it clear that the American military is willing to support the Alleghanies with ammunition and other supplies. Jeffers is also to provide soldiers to help Alleghany scouts patrol, along with general guidelines as to geography.

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