Knox's Letter to the Western Indians
Item
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Knox's Letter to the Western Indians
Description
Knox says he has heard the voices of the Sachems, Chiefs, and Warriors and received their messages through the Six Nations. The President of the United States embraces their proposal and will send Commissioners to treat with them. The United States will endeavor to supply provisions during the Treaty. He warns that it will be in vain to expect peace if the depredations continue. (Given by order of the President of United States.)
year created
1793
month created
02
day created
21
author
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Henry Knox
President of United States [Washington]
Delawares
Wyandots
Ottawas
Chippewas
Shawanese
Pattiwatimas
Miamis
Head Men of All the Other Tribes in Alliance with them
our good friends, the Six Nations
Commissioners of the United States
tribes
women and children
warriors
notable location
southward of the Lakes, north of the Ohio, and east of the Mississippi
rapids of the Miami River which runs into Lake Erie
Canada and the Lakes
nearest posts
Indian Country
City of Philadelphia
notable item/thing
time and place appointed
full assembly of all the chiefs and headmen
provisions
treaty
transportation
full security
notable phrase
It will be in vain to expect peace while [your warriors] continue their depredations on the frontiers.
document number
1793022100001
page start
1
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | GAB01 (3 pages) | Collection: Superintendent General's Office, 1791-1828 | V: 8 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Sachems, Chiefs, & Warriors of the Wyandots, Delawares, Ottawas, Chippewas, Pottawatomies, Shawnees, & Miamis | [unknown] | [n/a] |