Regarding the President's Indian policy; British designs; state of supply and contractors
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Title
Regarding the President's Indian policy; British designs; state of supply and contractors
Description
Knox makes reference to Indian depredations in Kentucky and President Washington's assurances of protection. Knox will deliver the President's sentiments to Samuel McDowell, Chairman of Committee on Indian expeditions. An extract of the President's policies: That the best foundation for peace with the Indians is by establishing just and liberal treaties with them, which shall be rigidly observed on part of United States and if broken by Indians, effectually punished. Irregular and unauthorized expeditions are a disgrace to the government and defeat its designs. No expedition is to be undertaken against Indians north west of Ohio River without the approbation of territorial governor. In the present confused state of injuries, it is nay impossible for an impartial mind to decide which party is right and which is wrong.
Goes on to request intelligence on British troops removing from the post at Detroit to the north side. Will send three of McMurray's maps and three of Hutching's maps. Hamtramck complains of irregular supplies. Knox goes on the propose remedies with contractors.
Goes on to request intelligence on British troops removing from the post at Detroit to the north side. Will send three of McMurray's maps and three of Hutching's maps. Hamtramck complains of irregular supplies. Knox goes on the propose remedies with contractors.
year created
1789
month created
12
day created
19
author
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
General Josiah Harmar
Henry Knox
Indians
Indian Nation
President
George Washington
Samuel McDowell
chairman
governor
McMurray
Hutching
Hamtramck
British
contractor
Wabash
tribe
banditti
Colonel Morgan
field officers
garrison
notable location
Kentucky
frontier
territory
north west
Ohio river
Indian country
Indian land
Danville
New Madrid
Detroit
Head Quarters
post
fort
Fort Knox
notable item/thing
supplies
maps
provisions
magazine
flour
salt
notable idea/issue
peace
treaty
friendship
policy
Indian relations
transportation of supplies
punishment
depredations
delivery of supplies
document number
1789121914000
number of pages
2
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| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: Outpost on the Wabash, 1787-1791. | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Josiah Harmar | [unknown] | [n/a] |