Pursuit of Peace by Indians
Item
Type
Autograph Letter/Document Signed
Title
Pursuit of Peace by Indians
Description
Williams advised Wayne that the emergency at hand should not have been ignored and caused the Indians to assume mischief. Letter from Wayne received and explained to the Council as best as possible by Williams for understanding of United States desire for peace. Indians enthusiastically pursue peace and have sent "bad people" from town.
year created
1795
month created
06
day created
10
author
sent from location
Sandusky
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Anthony Wayne
John Williams
Captain Reid
Shawanee
Chief
Charles McLean
Indians
Ottawas
council
Indian Department
notable location
Sandusky
Detroit
notable item/thing
wampum
council fire
peace
document number
1795061090001
page start
41
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | EAA19 (58 pages) | Collection: Anthony Wayne Papers | F: Oversize, 1745-1796 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | John Foster Williams | Sandusky | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Anthony Wayne | [unknown] | [n/a] |