Harrison, William Henry, Vincennes, to William Eustis, Secretary of War
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Harrison reports that the Prophets followers are increasing their hostilities toward the United States. He retells recent events concerning several Kickapoo Indians traveling south toward Vincennes. He states that Captain Posey has been instructed to erect a blockhouse and pickets in Vincennes and that the militia has been dismissed so that they may harvest their crops. Eustis, William, 1753-1825 |
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| Origin: | 1810-07-11 |
| Created By: |
Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841 |
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| Source: |
http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/dc050/id/527 |
| Collection: |
William Henry Harrison Papers and Documents, 1791-1864 |
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| Geography: |
Indiana--Vincennes |
| Subjects: |
Indians of North America--Government relations--1789-1869 Tenskwatawa, Shawnee Prophet Indiana Territory. Governor (1800-1812 : Harrison) Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841 Shakers Kickapoo Indians--Northwest, Old Indiana Territory--Militia United States. War Dept. |
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