Message to Indian Nations at the Rapids of Miami requesting an answer to speech given 14 days ago

Item

Type

Copy of Signed Document

Title

Message to Indian Nations at the Rapids of Miami requesting an answer to speech given 14 days ago

Description

On 13 August 1793, commissioners concluded to send a message to Indian nations assembled at the foot of Rapids of Miami River. In letter dated 14 August, and written at Captain Elliot's place, they point out that it has been 15 days since they delivered their speech to the deputies at Captain Elliot's place at the mouth of the Detroit River. Commissioners note that they were promised a speedy answer, but none has arrived. Note that it is time to conclude the business; summer is almost over and there is no treaty. They express commitment to peace and ample justice; but if there is to be no treaty or peace, commissioners ask to be informed so they may go home.

year created

1793

month created

08

day created

13

author

Federal Commissioners Treaty at Sandusky

sent from location

Mouth of Detroit River

secondary recipient

Chiefs and Warriors Council of Indian Nations at Rapids of Miami River

sent to location

Rapids of Miami River

in collection

Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d Congress, 1st Session, 1793, Vol. II [3C-B2] (RG 233) {M1268, roll 14}

in image

NOP01

notable person/group

Federal Commissioners Sandusky Conference
Benjamin Lincoln
Timothy Pickering
Beverley Randolph
Captain Elliot

notable location

Rapids of Miami River
mouth of Detroit River
Lake Erie
Ohio
United States
Canada
Britain
Upper Canada
Ontario
Captain Elliot's place at the mouth of the Detroit River

notable idea/issue

Sandusky Conference
Council at rapids of Miami River

document number

1793081337050

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Transcription Project

Document instances

In image In source Location in source
[view document] (2 pages) NOP01 (506 pages) Collection: Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d Congress, 1st Session, 1793, Vol. II [3C-B2] (RG 233) {M1268, roll 14} M1268, R: 14, p 75-76

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Federal Commissioners Treaty at Sandusky Mouth of Detroit River [n/a]
Recipient Chiefs and Warriors Council of Indian Nations at Rapids of Miami River Rapids of Miami River [n/a]