Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to William Duer

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GLC#
GLC02437.04838-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
January 27, 1791
Author/Creator
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Title
to William Duer
Place Written
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pagination
2 p. : docket ; Height: 32.7 cm, Width: 20.3 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

Writes Duer regarding a supply of rations Duer requested for the frontiers. Discusses relations with the Indians. Notes he has heard that the Indians killed 11 men, 2 women, and 1 child near Marietta, Ohio [the "Big Bottom Massacre"]. Believes, "Every appearance indicates an extensive Indian War - great preparations must be made and probably great quantities of provisions will be required - I give you this in confidence as the measure are not yet decided upon by Congress But as soon as they shall be it will be necessary to proceed with great vigor." Docketed by Knox.

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