Suggestions to Build Post Near Miami Village
Item
Type
Document Signed
Title
Suggestions to Build Post Near Miami Village
Description
Suggestions made by St. Clair taken under consideration by Knox and President Washington, subsequent ideas relative to establishing military posts northwest of the Ohio river discussed. Influence of the posts on British relations and Indian relations addressed, fear of war with Indians and retaliation from British. Protection of public lands paramount.
year created
1790
month created
09
day created
12
author
recipient
in collection
in publication
in image
author note
Henry Knox
recipient note
Aruthur St. Clair
notable person/group
Arthur St. Clair
Henry Knox
Wabash
Indians
Indian Nation
Harmar
British
English
troops
tribe
garrison
notable location
Michigan
Miami
village
post
Ohio River
river
frontier
territory
Wabash
Lake Erie
northwest
Indian village
Illinois
Great Britain
garrison
public land
notable idea/issue
peace
war
land rights
land ownership
Indian relations
foreign relations
establishing posts
expedition
document number
1790091200001
page start
1
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (7 pages) | NLA21 (7 pages) | Collection: First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {reference microfilm} | [unknown] |
| [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 | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Arthur St. Clair | [unknown] | [n/a] |