Promoting the Peace of the Frontiers
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Promoting the Peace of the Frontiers
Description
Beckwith, a British officer, sends Hamilton a copy of a letter from Lord Dorchester to the western Indians in which he allegedly refused to support the Indians in a war against the United States but offered to mediate an agreement between the two sides.
year created
1791
month created
10
day created
02
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
Alexander Hamilton
George Beckwith
Lord Dorchester
deputies of the confederated western nations of Indians
notable location
Philadelphia
frontiers
notable item/thing
his Lordship's answer to a late address from deputies of the confederated western nations of Indians
authenticated copy of that paper
information of the Executive Government
remaining prejudices of individuals
peace of the frontiers
notable phrase
I am induced to transmit to you herewith an authenticated copy of that paper for the information of the Executive Government, in the hope that it may have a tendency to dispel the remaining prejudices of individuals, and to promote the peace of the frontiers.
document number
1791100290000
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: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | George Beckwith | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] | [n/a] |