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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.06104 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0122] April-June 1794 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Thomas Mifflin about a possible new settlement and Indian relations [copy] |
| Date | 24 May 1794 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Mifflin, Thomas |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Government document |
| Content Description | Later copy. Sends acknowledgement that President George Washington received Mifflin's letter. Discusses the implications of a plan drawn up by the Legislature of Pennsylvania, to create a settlement at Presque Isle. Express his concern over how the settlement would impact relations with the Six Nations. Reports Washington decided to suspend the plan to create a settlement at Presque Isle for the time being in an effort to keep the peace with the Six Nations. Original letter was copied by Secretary [possibly Alexander James] Dallas. This copy was done by Townsend Ward of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Marked received on 16 December 1857. Pencil note on verso mentioning a Mr. Willard. |
| Subjects | American Indian History President Government and Civics Immigration and Migration Diplomacy |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Mifflin, Thomas (1744-1800) Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Native Americans; Westward Expansion; The Presidency |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Henry Knox to Thomas Mifflin that prior instructions from the President about Indian policy will stand |