Military Movements and Peace with Indians

Item

Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Title

Military Movements and Peace with Indians

Description

Militia ordered out by Governor of Virginia will be paid once the evidence has been reviewed by the Accountant. Riflemen are to meet at a rendezvous to be equipped and clothed. Cherokees peaceful nature bring hopes of peace with entire tribe between Indians and U.S.

year created

1792

month created

06

day created

30

author

sent from location

War Department

recipient

in image

notable person/group

Henry Lee
Henry Knox
militia
Lieutenant Governor
riflemen
commanding general
recruits
Governor Blount
Cherokee
Indians
chiefs

notable location

War Department
Greenbriar County
Bottetourt County
Botetourt County
Virginia
Great Kenhawa
Ohio
Indian town
Coyatte
Estanaula

notable item/thing

rendezvous
clothes
equipment
dispute

notable idea/issue

peace
treaty

document number

1792063000002

page start

1

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Document instances

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[view document] (4 pages) LBK08 (4 pages) Collection: Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters B: 74, (Henry Lee) June 21-30

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Henry Knox War Department [n/a]
Recipient Henry Lee [unknown] [n/a]