Liklihood of Indians Seeking Peace
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Liklihood of Indians Seeking Peace
Description
Knox informs the President of St. Clair's preparations for the campaign against the Indians. St. Clair is concerned that Butler's force will not arrive before the order to march is given. The Indians are more likely to seek peace if they see sufficient numbers in the US force to diminish their prospects for success in battle against the US.
year created
1791
month created
09
day created
24
author
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
George Washington
Henry Knox
Major-General St. Clair
General Butler
quartermaster
county lieutenants of Kentucky
militia
Judge Innes: Governor of Virginia [Beverly Randolph]
General Scott
Federal troops
mounted volunteers
enemy
army
Wabash Indians
hostile Indians
notable location
Kentucky
the Miami
Post Vincennes
notable item/thing
state of the river
advice of Judge Innes
obstruction
requisition of the general of the Federal troops for militia
muster rolls
sick and desertions
two thousand effectives, regulars and levies
non-effectives
horses for the quartermaster's department
artillery and ammunition for the infantry
first post of communication
proposals for peace
rear guard
two successful volunteer expeditions
protection of the United States
notable phrase
If the enemy means to make proposals for peace, it is not likely to happen until the army is in motion
I believe they will give us credit for numbers sufficent to the end.
document number
1791092411000
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
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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 | George Washington | [unknown] | [n/a] |