On the convening of congress; reference to Brant and his Mohawks

Item

Type

Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Title

On the convening of congress; reference to Brant and his Mohawks

Description

Knox reports that still there is no congress, although it is expected to convene 1 February. Hopes for favorable intelligence. Has learned that most of the tribes except Brandt [Mohawk leader Joseph Brant] and his Mohawks, are with him.

year created

1789

month created

01

day created

19

author

sent from location

War Office

recipient

note

Cited in Knox to St. Clair, 01/31/1789.

cited note

Cited document sent from the War Office

notable person/group

Arthur St. Clair
Henry Knox
Joseph Brant
Mohawks
Brandt
congress

notable location

War Office

notable item/thing

Indian relations
Indian affairs

document number

1789011914000

Document instances

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Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Henry Knox War Office [n/a]
Recipient Arthur St. Clair [unknown] [n/a]