Presented before Congress, the Treaty of Fort Harmar
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Presented before Congress, the Treaty of Fort Harmar
Description
Treaties between United States and several nations [Six Nations, Wyandots, and others] of Indians have been negotiated and signed. Washington lays these treaties before congress for consideration and advice, by the hands of General Knox. Discussed new boundary line (with details) b/w U.S. land and that held by Six Nations.
year created
1789
month created
05
day created
25
author
sent from location
New York
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
US Senate
George Washington
Six Nations
Wyandot
Indian Nation
Indians
Henry Knox
Oliver Wolcott
Richard Butler
Arthur Lee
Mohawk
Oneida
Onondaga
Tuscarora
Cayuga
Seneca
Arthur St. Clair
commissioners
agent
notable location
New York
Congress
Fort Stanwix
frontier
territory
boundary
Niagara
Ononwayea
Johnston's Landing Place
Oswego
Ontario
Lake Erie
mouth of the Tehoseroron
Buffalo Creek
Ohio
river
Pennsylvania
notable item/thing
treaty
notable idea/issue
Indians relations
war
peace
negotiations
council
advice
Indian goods
boundary disputes
land rights
document number
1789052590000
number of pages
1
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: American State Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | George Washington | New York | [n/a] |
| Recipient | United States Senate | [unknown] | [n/a] |