Hostile Intentions of the Western Indians, Etc.
Item
Type
Typed letter
Title
Hostile Intentions of the Western Indians, Etc.
Description
The hostile intentions of the western Indians seem clear. The recent murder at Beaver Creek of some friendly Indians should be investigated so as to avoid a general Indian war. It is hoped that the impending campaign will produce peace.
year created
1791
month created
03
day created
24
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in collection
notable person/group
Rufus Putnam, one of the Judges northwest of the Ohio
Henry Knox
Major General St. Clair
notable location
War Department
block house on Beaver Creek
Fort Pitt
notable item/thing
hostile dispositions of the Western Indians
intrigues of bad men
murder of friendly Indians
rigid inquiry
general Indian war
chief command upon the frontiers
bad roads
operations of the campaign
peace
document number
1791032400000
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Rufus Putnam [Transcript] Collection | Vol, 3 p. 24 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Rufus Putnam | [unknown] | [n/a] |