On war between England and Spain; presence of Arnold at Detroit; attacks on Major Beatty; Alexander McGillivray and Creek Chiefs' visit to New York
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Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
On war between England and Spain; presence of Arnold at Detroit; attacks on Major Beatty; Alexander McGillivray and Creek Chiefs' visit to New York
Description
Reports that England desires war with Spain. Possible that English will attempt to obtain New Orleans and Floridas. Rumor that [Benedict?] Arnold has been to Detroit, having reviewed the militia. Circumstances should be held in confidence. Indian attacks on Major Beatty merit vengeance. Alexander McGillivray and Creek Chiefs due to arrive next day at New York. Mentions Colonel Marinus Willett. Hopes that the visit by Creeks will indicate peaceable intentions.
year created
1790
month created
07
day created
20
author
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
Arthur St. Clair
Henry Knox
British
English
Spanish
Spaniards
Benedict Arnold
militia
Beatty
Alexander McGillivray
Creek
Indians
Indian Nation
chiefs
Marinus Willett
court
Duncan
Doughty
banditti
notable location
War Department
England
Great Britain
Spain
New Orleans
Florida
New York
territory
frontier
Detroit
Fort Pitt
Charleston
South Carolina
Creek country
notable item/thing
report
notable idea/issue
Treaty of New York
land rights
negotiations
Indian relations
vengeance
retribution
land ownership
alliance
peace
war
depredations
intelligence
justice
document number
1790072011000
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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] |