On the disposition of the savages and usurpation of public lands by armed men
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
On the disposition of the savages and usurpation of public lands by armed men
Description
Knox relays report from Colonel Harmar at Fort Pitt. Harmar is touring posts on Ohio River. Has had conferences with General Butler. Matters seem to bear a more favorable aspect with savages than hitherto. Major Wyllys reports on the usurpation of public lands by armed men, which deserves attention of Congress.
year created
1787
month created
04
day created
16
author
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
Arthur St. Clair
Henry Knox
Colonel Harmar
General Butler
Major Wyllys
Congress
Secretary of War
savages
Indians
notable location
posts
Ohio River
public lands
Fort Pitt
notable item/thing
public lands
usurpation of public lands
document number
1787041614000
number of pages
1
Item sets
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| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: Territorial Papers, Vol. 2. | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Arthur St. Clair | [unknown] | [n/a] |