[COPY] Notification to British of Peaceful Intentions
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
[COPY] Notification to British of Peaceful Intentions
Description
St. Clair, having been commanded to do so by President Washington, notified Major Murray that the expedition west was to handle hostile Indians and the United States held only a peaceful disposition toward Great Britain and all her possessions. Design is to humble and chastise some of the savage tribes, whose depredations have become intolerable, and whose cruelties have become an outrage.
year created
1790
month created
09
day created
19
author
sent from location
Fort Washington
recipient
sent to location
Detroit
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Major Murray
Arthur St. Clair
Indians
hostile Indians
troops
President
George Washington
British
savages
tribe
Majesty
notable location
Marietta
Fort Washington
northwest
territory
frontier
Detroit
Britain
notable idea/issue
hostilities
peace
expedition
exploration
war
document number
1790091990101
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | GAI18 (2 pages) | Collection: Arthur St. Clair Letters | V: 4, P: 341 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Arthur St. Clair | Fort Washington | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Major Murray | Detroit | [n/a] |