Macomb, Alexander, 1748-1831 to Henry Knox

GLC02437.05320

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GLC#
GLC02437.05320-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
February 14, 1792
Author/Creator
Macomb, Alexander, 1748-1831
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
New York, New York
Pagination
3 p. : docket ; Height: 25.3 cm, Width: 19.8 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

Received his recent letter. Mentions that Mr. Stedman, the bearer of this letter, has recently arrived from Detroit. Stedman can provide Knox with an account of the happenings there. Relates news that a Cayuga Indian carried off books and papers and took them to Quebec. Would be happy to provide intelligence on the Indians to Knox when he needs it. Describes fighting with the British and the Indians in Detroit. Considers treaty possibilities, as well as how the fur trade will be affected. Mentions Generals [Josiah] Harmar and [Arthur] St. Clair. See GLC02437.05323 for related information.

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