British fort at Sandusky

Item

Type

Printed Document

Title

British fort at Sandusky

Description

General Israel Chapin informs Knox that the British have begun to erect a fort at Sandusky. The British are much alarmed at the garrisoning of Presqu' Isle, and endeavor to persuade the Indians that the property at that place was fraudulently purchased.

year created

1794

note

Enclosed in Knox to Thomas Mifflin, 05/27/1794

notable person/group

Israel Chapin
British
Henry Knox
Indians

notable location

Britain
Sandusky
fort
Presqu' Isle
garrison

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