Letter from Secretary of War Henry Knox to the Reverend Samuel Kirkland on the transportation of delegation of Chiefs and Warriors to Philadelphia
Item
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Letter from Secretary of War Henry Knox to the Reverend Samuel Kirkland on the transportation of delegation of Chiefs and Warriors to Philadelphia
Description
Knox is glad that Kirkland has successfully obtained the commitment of delegation to Philadelphia. While the numbers of attendees may be objectionable, he concurs with Kirkland's decision. Colonel Porter and Lieutenant Sedam will help conduct the Indians to Philadelphia in order to prevent insult by inhabitants along route. Asks to be notified of arrival time and manner of lodging. Sends $700 to help defray expenses of journey. Asks for duplicate receipts. President of United States asks that no pains or expenses be spared to obtain a vessel for Captain Brant; arrange matter on best possible footing.
year created
1792
month created
03
day created
07
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in collection
in publication
in image
notable person/group
Samuel Kirkland
Henry Knox
Captain Brant
Colonel Porter
Lieutenant Sedam
President of United States General George Washington
notable location
War Department
War Office
Philadelphia
New York
notable idea/issue
Indian delegation to Philadelphia 1792
document number
1792030700001
page start
1
number of pages
3
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | BTB04 (3 pages) | Collection: Samuel Kirkland Papers | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: American State Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Reverend Samuel Kirkland | [unknown] | [n/a] |