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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04863 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0098] January-February 1791 |
| Title | Henry Jackson to Henry Knox discussing Indian relations and militia appointments |
| Date | 20 February 1791 |
| Author | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Discusses the government's relations with the Indians. Believes a greater force is needed in order to deal with the Indian battles in the "western Country." Writes, "the business with the Indians has a very disagreeable appearance, and unless the government apply a sufficient force in the first instance and make them feel their power, a long and bloody war will be the issue - and the whole western country will be depopulated..." Mentions that "Major Joseph Williams" is looking for appointment as "the Inspector of the Militia of this State." |
| Subjects | American Indian History Northwest Indian War Revolutionary War General Government and Civics Frontiers and Exploration Westward Expansion Military History Immigration and Migration Office Seeker Militia |
| People | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Native Americans; Westward Expansion; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |