On the Wyandots, Major Doughty's peace mission, and attack by Indians within twelve miles of Danville, at Carpenter's Station
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
On the Wyandots, Major Doughty's peace mission, and attack by Indians within twelve miles of Danville, at Carpenter's Station
Description
Expresses confidence in friendly disposition of Wyandots; their influence over other tribes is considerable. Discusses Major Doughty's peace mission to the southern Indians, the establishment of a post at Mussel Shoals, the attitude of the Choctaws and Chickasaws to this event, the number of men required to man this post. Will soon be leaving for Kaskaskia. Reports on attack by Indians within twelve miles of Danville, at Carpenter's Station. Also reports of killing of others, and a settlement broken up on Russell's Creek.
year created
1790
month created
01
day created
26
author
sent from location
Fort Steuben
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Arthur St. Clair
Major Doughty
southern Indians
Choctaws
Chickasaws
Indian tribes
Wyandots
notable location
Fort Steuben
Mussel Shoals
Kaskaskia
Carpenter's Station
Danville
settlement
Russell's Creek
notable item/thing
friendly disposition of Wyandots
Major Doughty's peace mission
attack by Indians
Indian affairs
document number
1790012651900
Item sets
Document instances
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| [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 | Arthur St. Clair | Fort Steuben | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |