Security for Captain Hutchins' surveyors, conciliation of Delawares and Chippewas, and lawless settlers
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Security for Captain Hutchins' surveyors, conciliation of Delawares and Chippewas, and lawless settlers
Description
Captain Hutchins requested a body of troops to cover the surveyors. Captain Hamtramck moved from Mingo Bottom to Little Beaver to cover that purpose. Reports on lawless villains at Wheeling who threaten to waylay friendly Indians and impede the surveyors' efforts. Thinks they could use a taste of Federal law. Encloses 20 July, 1786 report from Mr. Philip Liebert.
year created
1786
month created
08
day created
04
author
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Josiah Harmar
Little Beaver
Mingo Bottom
Captain Hamtramck
villains
troops
surveyors
Indians
Mr. Philip Liebert
notable location
Wheeling
notable item/thing
Federal Law
surveying
document number
1786080451800
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [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 | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |