Indian affairs and British activity on frontier
Item
Type
Letter, Type Undetermined
Title
Indian affairs and British activity on frontier
Description
Letter from General Chapin to Secretary Knox; discusses Indians, garrison at Presque Isle, Indian land sales. Also advises Indian claims to Presque Isle, and the threat of Indian attack. Mentions shortage of arms & ammunition. Also discusses frontiers and pioneer life; asks for arms.
year created
1794
month created
05
day created
05
author
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Israel Chapin
notable location
Canadaguai
Presque Isle
Tuscarora
Sandusky
notable item/thing
enemies are within a few miles of us
arsenals of the United States to the inhabitants of these frontiers
discover no unfriendly intention in them
contend was fraudulently purchased of a few individuals and not of the nation
if the garrison of that place is not pretty strong it is doubtfull whether it will not be attacked
consistent with the views of the United States to put any part of the country in a situation for defence, this part of it calls aloud
arms and ammunition
feel very much alarmed at the garrisoning of Presque Isle
endeavor to persuade the indians that it is only to secure the property of that place
honor of writing to you by him
verbally directed him to acquaint you
guard at an indian village called the Tuscarora
departure of my son
received more direct information of the British having began to erect a fort at Sandusky
document number
1794050540001
page start
1
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | AEJ04 (2 pages) | Collection: Henry O'Reilly Collection | V: 10, P: 24 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | General Israel Chapin | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |