Letter from Secretary of War Henry Knox to the Reverend Samuel Kirkland on the importance of Captain Brant's presence with delegation of Six Nations Chiefs to Philadelphia
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Type
Letter Signed
Title
Letter from Secretary of War Henry Knox to the Reverend Samuel Kirkland on the importance of Captain Brant's presence with delegation of Six Nations Chiefs to Philadelphia
Description
Knox transmits a letter for Captain Brant, whose presence at the meeting in Philadelphia is considered of great importance. He asks Kirkland to spare no pains in inducing Brant to attend. If he does come, arrange a flattering means of travel. Important that Buffaloe and Genesee Indians attend. Asks that the delegation be accompanied by General Chapin or other suitable interpreters. Kirkland should accompany Brant. Has ordered Mr Reed $300, as requested.
year created
1792
month created
02
day created
25
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in collection
in image
note
Cited in Kirkland to Knox, 03/10/1792.
cited note
Cited document sent from the War Office
notable person/group
Samuel Kirkland
Henry Knox
Captain Brant
Mr. Reed
General Israel Chapin
notable location
War Department
War Office
New York
Genesee River
Buffaloe
Philadelphia
notable idea/issue
Five Nations delegation to Philadelphia 1793
document number
1792022500001
page start
1
number of pages
2
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | BTB03 (2 pages) | Collection: Samuel Kirkland Papers | 145m |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Reverend Samuel Kirkland | [unknown] | [n/a] |