Regarding intruders on public lands, Captain Hutchins and his surveyors, and dissatisfaction prevailing amongst the Indians
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Regarding intruders on public lands, Captain Hutchins and his surveyors, and dissatisfaction prevailing amongst the Indians
Description
Colonel Harmar reports on efforts to dislodge illegal settlers on public lands. He reports on the efforts of surveyor Captain Hutchins and his crew, and the provision of security against Indians. States that recent murders by Indians on Ohio river reflect dissatisfaction prevailing amongst the Indians.
year created
1786
month created
07
day created
12
author
sent from location
Fort Pitt
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Josiah Harmar
illegal settlers
surveyor
Cpatin Hutchins
Indians
Secretary of War
notable location
Ohio River
Fort Pitt
notable item/thing
public lands
depredations
murder
security
survey of lands
document number
1786071251800
Item sets
Document instances
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| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: The St. Clair Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Josiah Harmar | Fort Pitt | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |