Opinion on Indian Attacks

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Title

Opinion on Indian Attacks

Description

Stated that all warfare has been due to Indian aggression. In an effort to protect and preserve land rights, an expedition of volunteers into Indian territory will commence. Volunteers will not discriminate who they injure or kill.

year created

1790

month created

07

day created

07

author

Harry Innes

sent from location

Danville

recipient

Henry Knox

in collection

First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {reference microfilm}
Printed Versions

in publication

American State Papers

in image

NKZ08

notable person/group

Henry Knox
Judge Innes
Indians
Indian Nation
hostiles
savages
volunteers
aggressors
tribes
barbarians
Secretary of War
citizens

notable location

land
Danville
Kentucky
territory
frontier
property
Indian territory

notable item/thing

Indian aggression
land rights
expedition of volunteers
horse
stolen
property
injuries
merchandize

document number

1790070740201

page start

1

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[view document] (4 pages) NKZ08 (4 pages) Collection: First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {reference microfilm} P: 31-34
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Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Harry Innes Danville [n/a]
Recipient Henry Knox [unknown] [n/a]