Evidence of foreign interference to excite Indian hostility
Item
Type
Draft Document
Title
Evidence of foreign interference to excite Indian hostility
Description
Memorandum containing evidence from the last few months of foreign interference in order to excite Indian hostility against Americans, particularly on the part of the Spanish - in clear of violation of Pinckney's Treaty. Surprise attacks and the arming of Indians are common themes.
year created
1797
month created
10
day created
26
author
in collection
in image
notable person/group
James McHenry
Little Turtle
James Wilkinson
Lormier
Enrique White
Indians
Spanish
Creeks
lower Creeks
chiefs
English
Americans
whites
Delaware
Spaniards
agents
Miamis
French
women
children
warriors
Cherokee
troops
Choctaws
British
notable location
West Niagara
Natchez
Northwestern Territory
Tawa Towns
Spain
New Orleans
Island of St. John
St. Lawrence
Detroit
St. Louis
United States
L'anguille
Wabash
Fort Wayne
U.S.
Pensacola
East Florida
Creek Nation
France
Cherokee Nation
Delaware Nation
Choctaw Nation
notable item/thing
Guns
hatchet
commission
tomahawk
cannon
presents
gifts
garrison
notable idea/issue
Pinckney's Treaty
Treaty of San Lorenzo
Treaty of Madrid
document number
1797102600001
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (6 pages) | BRD13 (6 pages) | Collection: James McHenry Papers | B: 2, 7, [filed w/ 1796] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |