Offensive Action Against Shawnee
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Offensive Action Against Shawnee
Description
Circular letter forwarded to several counties. Due to countless depredations on the Ohio, President authorized use of mounted militia to act offensively against Shawnee Indians. Outlined method of payment for rangers and scouts.
year created
1790
month created
07
day created
29
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
sent to location
Kentucky
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Harry Innes
Henry Knox
Shawnee
Indians
Indian Nation
hostiles
militia
scout
governor
brigadier general
Harmar
banditti
ranger
notable location
Kentucky
War Department
frontier
territory
Ohio
Ohio River
Mason
Woodford
Bourbon
Madison
Lincoln
Mercer
Nelson
Jefferson
county
Western Territory
north west of Ohio
notable item/thing
treaty of peace
security of the frontier
pay
abstract
notable idea/issue
security
protection
defense
payment
Indian relations
document number
1790072900001
page start
1
number of pages
4
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | WEG07 (4 pages) | Collection: Harry Innes Papers, mm81027201 | C:1, F:1790, p. 45-46 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Harry Innes | Kentucky | [n/a] |