Notification of Clothing Delivery to the Chickasaws
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Notification of Clothing Delivery to the Chickasaws
Description
Chief Opoia Mingo has been given clothing by General Washington to deliver to the people of the Chickasaw nation as a token of friendship.The Chickasaws are commended for encouraging their warriors to support General Wayne's army.
year created
1794
month created
11
day created
03
author
sent from location
Knoxville
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
William Blount
General Washington
Oporia Mingo, Chief of the Chickasaws
the President [Washington]
General Anthony Wayne
enemies of the United States
notable location
Knoxville
Philadelphia
notable item/thing
suits of clothes
friendship
notable phrase
That a part of your nation, uninvited and unsolicited, have thought proper to join General Wayne and fight with him against the enemies of the United States is very pleasing to your great father...
document number
1794110390001
page start
1
number of pages
2
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | EAA18 (2 pages) | Collection: Anthony Wayne Papers | F: oversize 1745-1796 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | William Blount | Knoxville | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Chiefs of the Chickasaw Nation | [unknown] | [n/a] |