Regarding Constant Hostilities Between Indians who Live on Wabash River and People of Kentucky
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Regarding Constant Hostilities Between Indians who Live on Wabash River and People of Kentucky
Description
Regarding constant hostilities between Indians who live on Wabash River and people of Kentucky: it must be considered by the government of Western Territory. Requests that Washington take matter into consideration and asks for orders based on what is though proper. Kentucky people will likely retaliate and this will undermine the government's treaty efforts. Makes inquiry regarding the calling up of Virginia and Pennsylvania troops, in conjunction with continental troops.
year created
1789
month created
09
day created
14
author
sent from location
New York
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
George Washington
Arthur St. Clair
Indians
Government of the Western Territory
Kentucky people
savages
Congress
Governor of the Western Territory
continental Troops
notable location
New York
Wabash River
Kentucky
Western Country
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Indian settlements
notable item/thing
hostilities
injuries
redress
treaties
notable idea/issue
peace
document number
1789091492400
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: The St. Clair Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Arthur St. Clair | New York | [n/a] |
| Recipient | George Washington | [unknown] | [n/a] |