Capricious conduct of Indians; need to avoid war; assembly of congress
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Capricious conduct of Indians; need to avoid war; assembly of congress
Description
Notes that capricious conduct of Indians must give great anxiety. Is persuaded that St. Clair will do everything on his part to avoid a war. There is a greater prospect that Congress of seven states assembling. Improbable that congress of nine states will be convened under present confederation.
year created
1789
month created
01
day created
05
author
sent from location
War Office
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
Arthur St. Clair
Henry Knox
Indians
congress
confederation
states
notable location
War Office
notable item/thing
capricious conduct of Indians
Indian relations
Indian affairs
treaty talks
Indian war
document number
1789010514000
page start
1
number of pages
1
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | Reel 40, Frame 793 |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Handwritten Transcripts | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: Territorial Papers, Vol. 2. | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | War Office | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Arthur St. Clair | [unknown] | [n/a] |