Detailed Instructions for the Execution of the Plan for Civilizing the Cherokee
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Title
Detailed Instructions for the Execution of the Plan for Civilizing the Cherokee
Description
Attaches speech, approved by the president, to the Cherokees. Laments that recent attempts to civilize the Indians have failed; states that the key is to "wean them from hunting and trapping," and started on agriculture & animal husbandry. Says this is the basis of the president's talk. Asks that Dinsmoor be ready to report a need for tools & instructors for civilized activities like these, or, for instance, spinning & weaving. Asks that Dinsmoor familiarize himself with the Cherokee language, to better instruct and persuade them. Encloses a copy of "An Act to Regulate Trade and Intercourse with the Indian tribes, and to preserve the peace on the frontier," along with instructions to explain and enforce it among the Cherokee. Asks for frequent reports and expense accounts for the articles needed to instruct and mollify the Indians. Advises Dinsmoor that he may assign the interpreters previously hired by the U.S. as he sees fit.
year created
1796
month created
08
day created
29
author
sent from location
War Office
recipient
in collection
in image
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DEII Candidacy: instructions give a detailed look at the federal view of the Indian tribes at this time, and how to "civilize" them (especially one of those already reputed to be more civilized than many others).
DEII Candidacy: instructions give a detailed look at the federal view of the Indian tribes at this time, and how to "civilize" them (especially one of those already reputed to be more civilized than many others).
notable person/group
Silas Dinsmoor
James McHenry
Cherokees
President
general council
tribes
Cherokee women
Congress
officer
Governor of Tennessee
settlers
traders
Coody
Hicks
Cary
interpreters
Creek Nation
Mr. McKee
notable location
War Office
Cherokee towns
Oostinahli
Tennessee
Tellico Block house
Ohio River
Creek Nation
notable item/thing
talk
civilizing system
market
skins
experiment
weaving
stock
agriculture
act
theft
license
oath
annual stipend
salary
document number
1796082900002
page start
12
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
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| [view document] (157 pages) | IDD03 (157 pages) | Collection: John Adams Papers | R: 384 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | War Office | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Colonel Silas Dinsmoor | [unknown] | [n/a] |