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Chief Cornplanter's visit to Philadelphia

Secretary Knox is glad to learn that Doctor Carmichael arrived safe with money. Also sorry that Cornplanter will not visit Philadelphia as if disaffected with United States. Says this idea is unfortunate. Senecas residing at Buffalo Creek were offended by his former visit as unauthorized by council, and prohibited his visit.

Chief Cornplanter's visit to Philadelphia

1793

03

09

War Department

Cited in Craig to Knox, 02/15/1793.

Cited document sent from the War Office

Isaac Craig

Henry Knox

Cornplanter

Doctor Carmichael

Senecas

Indians

War Department

Philadelphia

Buffaloe Creek

offended

former visit

solemn council

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War department
March 9, 1793
Sir
I have received yours of the 2d instant and am glad to learn that Doctor Carmichael arrived safe with the money
I am sorry to observe that a turn has been given to the Cornplanters disinclination at this time of visiting Philadelphia as if he was disaffected to the United States_ It is presumed this idea is entirely unfounded_ The fact is the Senekas residing at Buffalo Creek were offended at his former visits to Philadelphia unauthorized by any Council of their tribe, they therefore prohibited his coming to Philadelphia without leave_this he has not been able to obtain and of course he cannot come. All persons who know the manner of proceeding among Indians will know that no person can act for the tribe in affairs of Importance unless specially authorized by a Solemn Council_
I am
Sir
Your humble Servant
HKnox
Secy of War
Major Isaac Craig