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January 17, 1795
The Kentucky Gazette
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
An officer in the Federal Army reports from Greenville that an express from Fort Wayne brought news of deputations from five Indian tribes arriving for treaty business, with more tribes expected soon, indicating serious intent for peace.
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Lexington, January 17.
Extract of a letter from an Officer in the Federal Army to his friend in this place, dated Greenville, January 1.
Late last night an express arrived here from Fort Wayne, with information of a considerable number of Indians having come to that post on the business of a treaty. A deputation from as many as five tribes have already come in and they say all the others will follow in a few days : I believe we shall find those people really serious and that a peace is their grand object.
Extract of a letter from an Officer in the Federal Army to his friend in this place, dated Greenville, January 1.
Late last night an express arrived here from Fort Wayne, with information of a considerable number of Indians having come to that post on the business of a treaty. A deputation from as many as five tribes have already come in and they say all the others will follow in a few days : I believe we shall find those people really serious and that a peace is their grand object.
What sub-type of article is it?
Indian Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Indian Treaty
Fort Wayne
Peace Negotiations
Federal Army
Indian Tribes
Where did it happen?
Fort Wayne
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Fort Wayne
Event Date
January 1
Outcome
expectation of peace treaty
Event Details
An express arrived from Fort Wayne with information of a considerable number of Indians coming to that post on treaty business. A deputation from five tribes has arrived, and they say all others will follow in a few days. The officer believes they are serious about peace.