Establishment at Presqu' Isle
Item
Type
Printed Document
Title
Establishment at Presqu' Isle
Description
Letter from the Governor of Pennsylvania to the Secretary of War. In it, Governor Mifflin addresses the establishment of a garrison at Presqu' Isle (now Erie, Pennsylvania), which is hostilely received by the Six Nations. Mifflin mentions that British agents, particularly under the guidance of Lord Dorchester, have "excited that hostile disposition." Mifflin is of the opinion that the settlement should continue to be suspended.
year created
1794
month created
06
day created
24
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Thomas Mifflin
governor
Indians
Six Nations
Israel Chapin
Lord Dorchester
British
agents
Iroquois
notable location
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Presqu' Isle
Britain
notable item/thing
settlement
bribe
republic
legislature
federal government
state government
union
document number
1794062440000
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] | Publication: American State Papers, Indian Aff. | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Thomas Mifflin | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |