Reasons for Going to War with the Northwestern Indians
Item
Type
Printed or published letter
Title
Reasons for Going to War with the Northwestern Indians
Description
Washington asks Knox for a public statement explaining the causes of the Indian conflict; discusses Indian aggression. Washington tells Knox that the public must know the reasons for their sacrifices.
year created
1792
month created
01
day created
16
author
recipient
in collection
in publication
note
Enclosed in Knox [Instructions to Brigadier General Rufus Putnam], 05/22/1799.
notable person/group
Henry Knox
George Washington
notable location
United States
notable item/thing
present Indian War
public recollection
prepare and publish from authentic documents a statement of those circumstances
measures which have been taken
re-establishment of peace and friendship
community are called upon for considerable exertions to relieve a part which is suffering under the hand of an enemy
manifest that due pains have been taken by those entrusted with the administration of their affairs to avoid the evil
document number
1792011654201
page start
2
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | AKH03 (2 pages) | Collection: Henry Knox Papers. [microfilm] | R: 30, P: 86 |
| [view document] (0 pages) | JBE09 (0 pages) | Collection: Manuscript Collection. | May 22, 1792 |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: Territorial Papers, Vol. 2. | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | George Washington | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |