Six Nations' Request for a Boundary
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Six Nations' Request for a Boundary
Description
Knox expresses his gratitude to the head-men of the Six Nations for their assistance in the unsuccessful effort to obtain peace with the hostile Indians. The good feelings toward the Six Nations will affect the response of the United States to their request for a new boundary line to which there are strong objections. It is hoped that a compromise can be reached.
year created
1793
month created
12
day created
24
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
in collection
note
Enclosed in Knox to Wayne, 03/31/1794.
recipient note
Sachems, Chiefs, and Warriors of the Six Nations.
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Sachems, Chiefs, and Warriors of the Six Nations
General Chapin
your father, General Washington
deputation of friends
advocates for peace
commissioners
Indians of North America
President of United States
Secretary of War
notable location
Six Nations
New York
Ohio
Philadelphia
rapids of the Miami
notable item/thing
your proceedings at Buffalo Creek
great council fire
your desires of a boundary
sincere and hearty thanks
peace between the United States and the hostile Indians
happiness of both parties
cause of sorrow among good men
misunderstandings create wars
interview with the great council of the Indians
liberal offers in writing
future comfort and prosperity of the Indians
principles of moderation and humanity
sincere friendship for the Six Nations
document number
1793122400000
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Anthony Wayne Papers | XXXIII |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Sachems, Chiefs, & Warriors of the Six Nations | [unknown] | [n/a] |