Every Pacific Measure Was Tried
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Every Pacific Measure Was Tried
Description
Hamilton instructs Knox regarding the points the President wants to make in a document describing the events leading up to St. Clair's campaign against the western Indians. The emphasis is on the attempts of the United States to promote tranquility.
year created
1791
month created
10
day created
17
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in collection
in publication
note
Letter not found but is presumed to be one mentioned in Washington's letter to Hamilton of October 14,1791.
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Alexander Hamilton
the President [Washington]
Indians
Cherokees
Six Nations
notable location
Philadelphia
notable item/thing
the President's letter
every pacific measure
accomodation
expense
good faith
tranquility
expeditions against the Indians
notable phrase
Every pacific measure was previously tried to produce accom~& avoid expense. More pointed laws with penalties to restrain our own people. This & good faith may produce tranquility.
document number
1791101740000
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 | Alexander Hamilton | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |