Avoid an Open Rupture with Great Britain
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Avoid an Open Rupture with Great Britain
Description
Even though Thomas Rhea alleges British complicty with the hostile Indians, Knox warns against antagonizing the British at a time when the campaign against the Indians is at hand.
year created
1791
month created
07
day created
12
author
recipient
in collection
in publication
note
Cited in Knox to St. Clair, 07/14/1791.
cited note
Cited document sent from the War Office
notable person/group
Richard Butler
Henry Knox
James McClellan
Thoma Rhea
the President [Washington]
Captain Phelon
notable location
Reading
notable item/thing
affadavit
special express
open rupture with Great Britain
conduct of the British
aid to the Indians
Rhea's credibility
objects of the campaign
notable phrase
To quarrel and come to an open rupture with the crown of Britain would in the present situation of this country be a very serious affair and to be avoided, if possible, consistently with national honor and dignity.
document number
1791071211000
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Document instances
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| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: The St. Clair Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Richard Butler | [unknown] | [n/a] |