George Washington Letter, 1779-05-13
Scope and Contents
Address made by George Washington to the “Chief Men, Deputies from the Delaware Nation”, dated May 13, 1779. He promises the friendship of the United States to the Indians and tells them to take any grievances they may have to Congress. He also tells them that until recently the United States has fought the English alone, but now the ”Great King of France is become our Good Brother and Ally…” He signs it “Commander in chief of all the Armies in the United States of America.”
Dates
- Creation: 1779-05-13
Creator
- Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Aaccess is by appointment only.
Extent
1 item
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
The manuscript is in good condition. It contains four and one half pages folio, but a portion of the document a few lines before the end has been cut away.
Topical
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Helmerich Center for American Research at Gilcrease Museum Repository
1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd.
Tulsa Ok 74127
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