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Domestic News 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.

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.

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