Indian Attacks

Item

Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Title

Indian Attacks

Description

Arthur Campbell sends to the Governor of Virgina, Patrick Henry, a letter conveying his fears of Indian attacks along the frontier settlements of Virginia.

year created

1785

month created

05

day created

21

sent from location

Washington County

recipient

in image

notable person/group

Arthur Campbell
Patrick Henry
Governor of Virginia
Colonel Crockett
Indians
Protestants
militia officers
the executive
the council

notable location

Washington County
Montgomery County
Natchez
Spain
Sandy River
frontier
Ohio River
wilderness

notable item/thing

law
acts
principles
sovereignty of the people
rights
allegiance to Spain
constitution
settlements
defense from Indian attack
petition

document number

1785052190001

page start

1

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Document instances

In image In source Location in source
[view document] (3 pages) LBK03 (3 pages) Collection: Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters B: 38, Executive Papers 1785, May 21-31

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Arthur Campbell Washington County [n/a]
Recipient Patrick Henry [unknown] [n/a]