Reports Congressional Act in Favor of Moravians; Promises Assistance
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Reports Congressional Act in Favor of Moravians; Promises Assistance
Description
Reports the passing of a congressional act in their favor. Promises to deliver requested articles. Congress has granted permission for them to return to their former settlements on the Muskingum with promises of friendship and protection.
Seeks to know the name of their leader.
Seeks to know the name of their leader.
short description
Reports Congressional Act in Favor of Moravians; Promises Assistance
year created
1786
month created
12
day created
06
author
sent from location
Fort Harmar
recipient
sent to location
Near Cuyahaya
in collection
in image
note
recipients: Morairan Indians
recipient note
Moravian Indians
notable person/group
Josiah Harmar
Moravian Indians
Congress
notable location
Cuyahaya
Fort Harmar
Muskingum
former settlements
notable item/thing
Supplies
enclosed resolve
articles
Orders of Congress
notable idea/issue
Protection
document number
1786120690001
page start
1
transcription
Fort Harmar, December 6, 1786
Brothers:
The Honorable Congress have been pleased
to pass the enclosed resolve in your favor.
I am have directed that the corn and other articles shall be
sent down to this post, where they will be ready to be delivered
to you. In obedience to the orders of Congress, I have to inform
you that that honorable body are well pleased to hear
of your arrival, and have granted you permission to
return to your former settlements on the Muskingum, where
you may be assured of the friendship and protection
of the United States.
I should wish to know the names of the
principal men who have the direction of your affairs,
and shall be happy in rendering you every assistance
in my power.
I am, Brothers, your friend,
Jos. Harmar.
Lt-Col. Com'd +c.
To the Moravian Indians at or near Cuyahoga.---
DAA23
Brothers:
The Honorable Congress have been pleased
to pass the enclosed resolve in your favor.
I am have directed that the corn and other articles shall be
sent down to this post, where they will be ready to be delivered
to you. In obedience to the orders of Congress, I have to inform
you that that honorable body are well pleased to hear
of your arrival, and have granted you permission to
return to your former settlements on the Muskingum, where
you may be assured of the friendship and protection
of the United States.
I should wish to know the names of the
principal men who have the direction of your affairs,
and shall be happy in rendering you every assistance
in my power.
I am, Brothers, your friend,
Jos. Harmar.
Lt-Col. Com'd +c.
To the Moravian Indians at or near Cuyahoga.---
DAA23
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (1 pages) | DAA23 (1 pages) | Collection: Alfred T. Goodman Papers | C: 2, F: 18 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Josiah Harmar | Fort Harmar | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Moravian Indians | Near Cuyahaya | [n/a] |