Prospect of Peace with the Indians, Etc.
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Prospect of Peace with the Indians, Etc.
Description
Despite continued preparations for a campaign against the western Indians, Knox still hopes that perhaps a peaceful settlement of differences can be arranged.
year created
1791
month created
05
day created
19
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in collection
in publication
note
Cited in Knox to St. Clair, 05/26/1791.
cited note
Cited document sent from the War Office
notable person/group
Arthur St. Clair
Henry Knox
Wyandot Indian woman
the Cornplanter
the British
Major General Butler
the President [Washington]
regulars of the Eastern States
levies
recruits
Colonel Procter
notable location
War Department
Fort Pitt
Fort Washington
Muskingham
notable item/thing
disposition of the Wyandots and Delawares
Colonel Procter's mission
pospect of peace with the Indians
tranquility of the frontiers
ammunition from the traders
dismissal of the militia
disposition of the levies
Colonel Sproat's services
compensation
recruiting service
cavalry horses
list of Indian goods
readiness for a treaty
document number
1791051900000
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] | Publication: American State Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Arthur St. Clair | [unknown] | [n/a] |