Water transportation for the Indian Chiefs and Captain Prior
Item
Type
Copy of Signed Document
Title
Water transportation for the Indian Chiefs and Captain Prior
Description
Knox asks that Craig furnish Captain Prior and the Indian Chiefs under his care the means of transportation by water from Pittsburgh to Fort Washington. Make their accommodations safe and comfortable.
short description
Water transportation for the Indian Chiefs and Captain Prior
year created
1793
month created
05
day created
08
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
sent to location
Pittsburgh
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Isaac Craig
Henry Knox
Captain Prior
Indian Chiefs
Indians
notable location
Pittsburgh
War Department
Fort Washington
notable item/thing
accommodation
means of transportation
document number
1793050814001
page start
1
transcription
No. 103 War department
May 8th 1793
Sir,
I request that you will furnish Captain Prior, and the Indian Chiefs under his care the means of transportation by water from Pittsburgh to Fort Washington.
Let their accommodations be safe and comfortable, and if any supply of ammunition is necessary for their safety in descending the River you will issue a sufficient quantity accordingly.
I pray you not delay their embarkation at Pittsburgh.
I am
Sir
Your humble servant
HKnox
Secy of War
Major Craig
May 8th 1793
Sir,
I request that you will furnish Captain Prior, and the Indian Chiefs under his care the means of transportation by water from Pittsburgh to Fort Washington.
Let their accommodations be safe and comfortable, and if any supply of ammunition is necessary for their safety in descending the River you will issue a sufficient quantity accordingly.
I pray you not delay their embarkation at Pittsburgh.
I am
Sir
Your humble servant
HKnox
Secy of War
Major Craig
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
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| [view document] (1 pages) | IAI13 (1 pages) | Collection: James Robertson Papers | IA103 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Isaac Craig | Pittsburgh | [n/a] |