Letter from Secretary of War Henry Knox to Governor Blount on the Mero district, on offensive operations against the hostile Indians and President Washington's policies, the role of congress, use of the militia, return of stores for the Chickasaws, and Blount's expected arrival with the heads of the Cherokees
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Title
Letter from Secretary of War Henry Knox to Governor Blount on the Mero district, on offensive operations against the hostile Indians and President Washington's policies, the role of congress, use of the militia, return of stores for the Chickasaws, and Blount's expected arrival with the heads of the Cherokees
Description
Discusses defense of citizens of Mero District. Refers to the difficulties that President Washington faces since Congress is not in session. Notes the seriousness of plunging nation into war with Southern Tribes. Knox advises Blount that if war and depredations continue, protection must be defensive. Offensive operations require authority of congress. If militia is employed, take care to ensure accurate musters, limit their time engaged, and dismiss as soon as possible. Recommends using Captain Kerr's company. Discusses need for a post at the crossing of Cumberland River for security. Asks that arms be sent to General Robertson. Stores from General Wayne to be given to Chickasaws as evidence of friendship, to include arms, powder, flints, lead, corn, vermillion, salt, whiskey, an armorer and tools.
year created
1793
month created
05
day created
14
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in image
notable person/group
Mr Allison
Colonel Winchester
Inhabitants of Mero District
President of United States
General George Washington
Congress
Captain Kerr
Doctor Williamson
Chickasaws
Cherokee Chiefs
Henry Knox
Secretary of War
William Blount
Governor of Territory of United States South of Ohio River
notable location
Mero District
Cumberland
Cumberland River
North Carolina
Cumberland Settlements
Washington
Chickasaw
Philadelphia
War Office
notable item/thing
arms
powder
flints
lead
corn
vermilion
salt
whiskey
armorer
tools
notable idea/issue
supply of Chickasaws
Washington and southern tribes of Indians
congressional authority
document number
1793051400050
