Regarding the Indian War

Item

Type

Letter Signed

Title

Regarding the Indian War

Description

McClure reflects on some of the effects of the Indian War, including the effect on emigration to the Western Territory. He worries that the pace of settlement will be faster than the transmission of civilized culture.

short description

Regarding the Indian War

year created

1792

month created

09

day created

03

recipient

in image

notable person/group

Henry Knox
David McClure
enemy
hostile tribes
settlers

notable location

Western Territory
Mississippi River
Lakes
Southern States
New England
Dublin, Ireland
Exeter

notable item/thing

habits
religion
civilization
ship
death
Indian War

notable idea/issue

emigration
art of civilization

document number

1792090340001

page start

1

number of pages

2

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Document instances

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[view document] (2 pages) RAP05 (2 pages) Collection: [Empty placeholder collection for incomplete collection associations.] #792503

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Reverend David McClure [unknown] [n/a]
Recipient Henry Knox [unknown] [n/a]