Letter, to Governor Clinton, 1790 December 1
Scope and Contents
Discusses Gov. Clinton's letter of 26th containing news from Capt. Brant of the expedition against the Indians which was ambushed [Gen. Harmar's expedition] -- sounds true but awaits more news -- our force ought to have been large enough to tackle a force of 1,000 or more -- friendly sentiments of Capt. Brant -- his account of Gen. St. Clair not true nor the account of affairs at Muskingum -- Brant tried to prevent any treaty -- St. Clair wanted no more land than already given -- treaty of Muskingum.
Dates
- 1790 December 1
Creator
- Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: approx. 25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
- Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Recipient)
- Correspondence Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Native Americans Subject Source: Local sources
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon Repository
PO Box 3600
Mount Vernon VA 22121
703-799-3600
