William Wilson, interpreter of Delaware and Shawanese tongues
Item
Type
Copy of Signed Document
Title
William Wilson, interpreter of Delaware and Shawanese tongues
Description
Interpreter Wilson was supposed to be at Philadelphia, but he has not arrived, nor is there any word. Commissioners have commenced journey and will rendezvous at Niagara. Very important that Wilson be there. He should repair to Buffaloe Creek. Furnish him with advance of money. If Wilson cannot be found, find someone as suitable, such as Joseph Nicholson.
short description
William Wilson, interpreter of Delaware and Shawanese tongues
year created
1793
month created
05
day created
03
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
sent to location
Pittsburgh
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Isaac Craig
Henry Knox
interpreter
William Wilson
commissioners
hostile Indians
notable location
Pittsburgh
War Department
New York
Niagara
Buffaloe Creek
Lower Sandusky
Joseph Nicholson
Seneca
Shawanese
notable item/thing
treat
enclosed letter
advance of money
expenses
notable idea/issue
treaty talks
document number
1793050314001
page start
1
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | IAI12 (2 pages) | Collection: James Robertson Papers | IA102 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Isaac Craig | Pittsburgh | [n/a] |