Guidance on how to direct vengeance on the Indian perpetrators of mischief on Ohio River
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Guidance on how to direct vengeance on the Indian perpetrators of mischief on Ohio River
Description
Notes that depredations committed by some Indians on the Ohio River has caused considerable alarm. Notes that the perpetrators are like the same who have committed past mischief. Has consulted with General Harmar on how to extirpate the band of murderers. Has given outlines for an expedition. President Washington is aware of the difficulties. Emphasizes that vengeance should be directed against perpetrators and not against the friendly or neutral tribes; nor should the expedition interfere with plans for a general accommodation with the regular tribes.
year created
1790
month created
06
day created
07
author
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
Arthur St. Clair
Henry Knox
General Harmar
Indians
band of murderers
President Washington
perpetrators
notable location
Ohio River
notable item/thing
depredations
expedition
vengeance
friendly tribes
neutral tribes
Indian accommodation
mischief
document number
1790060711000
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: The St. Clair Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Arthur St. Clair | [unknown] | [n/a] |