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Item
Type
Contemporary Copy of Letter
Description
Letter, discusses treaty terms; discusses frontiers and pioneer life; discusses Indian aggression.
short description
Ltr, dis treaty & Indian aggression.
year created
1796
month created
12
day created
10
author
sent from location
War Office
recipient
in collection
in image
note
This message to Mi-che-hi-nah-quagh, or Little Turtle, from James McHenry was sent by William Wells, and Indian interpreter. Copied by John Stagg.
notable person/group
Little Turtle.
James McHenry
Mi-che-hi-nah-quagh, or Little Turtle
William Wells
Jn. Stagg
notable location
War Office
United States
notable item/thing
indian interpreter
brother
president your father
desired me to write you
takes you by the hand in friendship
coat
rifle
saddle and bridle
chiefs and warriors
instructed me to inclose you a further and more lasting testimonial of his affection
convince you how much he loves you
paper which will insure to you a faithful return of the friendship of his distant warriors
fidelity to your promises given in the treaty
prevent your young men from doing injury to the frontier settlers or their property
document number
1796121000001
page start
1
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | EAC15 (2 pages) | Collection: James Wilkinson Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | War Office | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Chief Little Turtle | [unknown] | [n/a] |