Sons of War Let Loose Against You!
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Sons of War Let Loose Against You!
Description
General Scott warns the Indians of the violence that will be unleashed against them if they persist in their depredations against the United States.
year created
1791
month created
06
day created
04
author
sent from location
Ouiatanon Town
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
Charles Scott
Nations of Red People on the Wasbash River
mighty sons and chief warriors
your wives and children
prisoners
old men
General St. Clair
your friends and protectors
notable location
Ouiatanon Town
this side of the great mountains
neighboring villages
Kethtipiconunck
mouth of Miami
great lakes
notable item/thing
sovereign council of the thirteen United States
your depredations
settlements
bonds of amity and lasting peace
compassion
your misguided councils
arm of power
hatchet
battle
captivity
fury of our might chiefs
compassion and humanity
true hearts
pipe of peace
notable phrase
But should you foolishly persist in your warfare, the sons of war will be let loose against you, and the hatchet will never be buried until your country is desolated, and your people humbled to the dust.
document number
1791060490000
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 | Charles Scott | Ouiatanon Town | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Nations of Red People on the Wabash River | [unknown] | [n/a] |