Knox discusses Indian affairs
Item
Type
Letter, Type Undetermined
Title
Knox discusses Indian affairs
Description
Letter, discusses Indian treaty; advises re details of passage.
short description
Ltr, dis Indian treaty.
year created
1790
month created
08
day created
10
author
in collection
in image
note
This letter from Knox may have been written to Alexander McGilivary but that could not be confirmed from this image.
notable person/group
A McGilivray
S Sheets
Gen. Parker
Capt. Burbeck
[William] Blount
notable location
Richmond
St. Mary's
Rock Landing
Georgia
Ohio [river]
Hopewell
United States
notable item/thing
passage and a safe arrival in your own country
miles from its mouth
shall order the goods here
post at the Rock Landing
management of the Indian affairs in that quarter
in case of there being ground for my complaint
you may be assured of the faithfull execution of the treaty
hundred dollars
annual allowance
governor of the territory of the US south of the Ohio
passport
principles of the administration of Indian officers
United States and the Creek nation having happily concluded a treaty of peace and friendship
rely upon the constant operation of your real and good intentions
expect your assurance
rejoice in the entire civilization
useful arts and useful knowledge
your influence will be exerted into the neighboring nations of indians in order to impress
treaties with the Choctaws and Chickasaws
fixed intention of the President of the United States shall be faithfully executed
treaties of Hopewell
document number
1790081090101
page start
1
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (11 pages) | AJU05 (11 pages) | Collection: Henry Knox Papers. [microfilm] | V: 26, P: 135 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |