Instructions to Capt. Alexander Trueman
Item
Type
Letterbook
Title
Instructions to Capt. Alexander Trueman
Description
The Secretary at War orders Captain Trueman to repair directly to the Miami village to deliver the President's desire for peace in a speech to the Indians. Captain Trueman is to attempt to convince the Chiefs to visit Philadelphia.
year created
1792
month created
04
day created
03
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in collection
in publication
in image
note
Enclosed in Knox [Instructions to Brigadier General Rufus Putnam], 05/22/1792.
notable person/group
Alexander Trueman
Henry Knox
Lt.Col. Wilkinson
George Washington
Capt. Hughes
escort
chiefs of the hostile tribes
notable location
War Department
Pittsburgh
Fort Washington
Miami village
notable item/thing
speech for the Western Indians
belt
peace with the hostile Indians
confederacy of Indians
causes of discontent
peace upon a firm foundation
further hostilities
futility of continuing the war
presents of clothing and silver ornaments
Creek treaty
treaty with the Cherokees
deputation of the Six Nations
pacific and liberal intentions of the General Government
personal reputation and honor
document number
1792040300001
number of pages
4
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (5 pages) | JBE04 (5 pages) | Collection: Manuscript Collection. | May 22, 1792. |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: American State Papers, Indian Aff | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Alexander Trueman | [unknown] | [n/a] |