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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04606 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0095] April-June 1790 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Mr. Doughty saying that his son was possibly shot at by Indians |
| Date | 13 May 1790 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Doughty, Mr. |
| Document Type | Military document; Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes to inform the addressee that a report is circulating "on the frontiers" that the addressee's son ,Major [John] Doughty, may have been fired upon by a party of Indians while traveling on the Tennessee River. Is not sure of the details of the situation; fears the reports have been exaggerated. Believes it is likely that the boat was indeed fired upon, that Major Doughty "thought it prudent to retire," and that the boat did not ultimately fall into enemy hands. Resolves to provide further information when he receives it. (See GLC02437.04628 for what may be a follow-up letter.) |
| Subjects | American Indian History Revolutionary War General Frontiers and Exploration Children and Family Travel Military History Diplomacy Treaty Westward Expansion |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Native Americans; Westward Expansion; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | In 1790, John Doughty was serving in the Ohio frontier. He was dispatched to negotiate a treaty with the Chickasaw nation. While traveling on the Tennessee River, his forces were fired upon by Cherokee, Shawnee, and Creek Indians. He and his forces survived the attack but sustained serious losses. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Henry Knox to Mr. Doughty about Doughty's son missing John, who was involved in a fight with Indians John Doughty to Henry Knox thanking Knox for communication with his family after reports he was missing and discussing soldiers' hardships |