References Indian Treaty, Concern for Nearby Garrisons, Orders for Hostages
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
References Indian Treaty, Concern for Nearby Garrisons, Orders for Hostages
Description
Honorably transmits articles of treaty with 6 Nations. Questions what to do with Indian hostages. Requests fresh information from Congress, orders to remain at this place to guard hostages and take care of prisoners to be delivered up, ready to take possession of Oswego. Questions need to rebuild church burned down during the war. Concerns about treaty and advise for British garrisons in area. Questions need to continue troops at Fort Stanwix during the winter; requests necessary provisions
year created
1784
month created
10
author
secondary author
sent from location
Fort Stanwix
in collection
in image
note
Difficult to read
author note
Oliver Wolcott; Richard Butler; Arthur Lee.
notable person/group
Oliver Wolcott
Richard Buller
Arthur Lee
Lawrence Treasurer
John Elliot
Lieut. Mercer
Mr. Dean
Six Nations
British
notable location
Fort Stanwix
Niagara
Lake Erie
Oswego
Cuyahoga
Detroit
Canada
notable item/thing
Treaty
Garrisons
Provisions
Hostages
Prisoners
Church
document number
1784109990001
page start
1
