Illegal Speculation in Indians Lands, Etc.
Item
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Illegal Speculation in Indians Lands, Etc.
Description
Among a number of matters, McHenry indicts those who have speculated illegally in lands belonging to Indians and then had the audacity to complain to the government when those unlawful actions resulted in acts of hostility by the tribes.
year created
1799
month created
05
day created
18
author
recipient
in collection
in image
note
Partially illegible. There are a number of Indian names and/or tribes that are difficult to read.
notable person/group
James McHenry
Alexander Hamilton
Erasmus [?] D. Bradley
Colonel [John] Hamtramck
Colonel Strong
Cotowaso [?]
Pesoto [?]
Peswas [?]
Chiefs of the Chippewa
Ottawa
Potowatomie nations
Captains D. Britts, Whistler, Turner, Brock, and Gibson
tribes of Indians
non-commissioned officers
privates
notable location
Philadelphia
garrison of Detroit
the Mississippi [River]
notable item/thing
my answer to the speech
returns of the troops
Indian lands
acts of hostility
purchases
draughts [drafts] for the Mississippi
document number
1799051800501
page start
1
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | WGX09 (3 pages) | Collection: Alexander Hamilton Papers | LS, AHP, LC: LS, R:18. |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |