Request for Information on Indian Settlements
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Request for Information on Indian Settlements
Description
Letter, asks for information re indian settlements; asks for information re river navigation.
short description
Ltr, ask information re indians.
year created
1797
month created
11
day created
06
author
recipient
in collection
in image
created note
KMC
notable person/group
Col. Edgar
James Wilkinson
Capt. Partieur
notable location
Illinois River
Chicago
notable item/thing
in the vicinity
nature of the navigation with the average time necessary to make the voyage
barges to carry one hundred barrels
heads
addition to my official communication
sketch of the present settlements
population
proficient for a military post
correct information of the situation, settlements and number of savages settled in your neighborhood
document number
1797110690101
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) | ARA08 (2 pages) | Collection: Berthrong Collection | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James Wilkinson | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Col. Edgar | [unknown] | [n/a] |