If You Foolishly Prefer War
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
If You Foolishly Prefer War
Description
Wilkinson warns the Indians of the trouble and distress that will befall them if they ignore the voice of reason and persist in joining those tribes that are waging war against the United States.
year created
1791
month created
08
day created
09
author
sent from location
Kenapacomaqua
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
James Wilkinson
Indian Nations living on the River Wabash
friends and fathers
brothers
warriors
your squaws and your children
General St. Clair
evil counsellors
notable location
Kenapacomaqua
Fort Washington
notable item/thing
voice of reason
peace
protection of the United States
injury
benefits of your trade
trouble and distress
eyes of the Great Spirit
hatchet
notable phrase
The arms of the United States are again exerted against you, and again your towns are in flames and your wives and children made captives again
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document number
1791080990000
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 | James Wilkinson | Kenapacomaqua | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Indian Nations Living on the Wabash River | [unknown] | [n/a] |