Concerning galleys and peace with the Miami tribe
Item
Type
Draft Letter
Title
Concerning galleys and peace with the Miami tribe
Description
Encourages Wilkinson to reprimand the officer responsible for leaking orders to the Pittsburgh Gazette, who promptly published them without the army's consent. Informs Wilkinson that it is desirable that the 24 pounders for galleys on the Mississippi be employed and their carriages completed as soon as possible. Concludes letter with a mention of Little Turtle - chief of the Miami tribe - and peace regarding the boundary line.
year created
1798
month created
03
day created
06
author
sent from location
War Office
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
James Wilkinson
James McHenry
officer
printer
President
John Adams
army
constructor
Henry Gaither
major
colonel
Little Turtle
Mishikinakwa
Indians
Miami
notable location
War Office
Georgia
Mississippi
Miami Nation
notable item/thing
Pittsburgh Gazette
newspaper
clothing
bulk
cannon
24 pounders
galley
carriages
boundary line
notable idea/issue
Publication
transportation
construction
sobriety
boundaries
document number
1798030600001
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | BRJ07 (3 pages) | Collection: James McHenry Papers | B: 3, P: 3 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | War Office | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James Wilkinson | [unknown] | [n/a] |