1Lewis Cass to William Harris Crawford, 30 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
The west bank of this River from its mouth for about nine miles is in the possession of the Wyndotts, It is a spot to which they are much attached, From time immemorial the general council fire of all the nations has been kindled upon it, But the experience of the last four years has sufficiently shewn how important it is to us that this tract of country should be in our possession and that a...
2Lewis Cass to William Harris Crawford, 24 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
An incident has occurred in our interscourse with the Indians, which renders it necessary for me to apply to you for instructions. The Shawnese Prophet, whose character and conduct have attracted no inconsiderable share of publick attention has collected together from different nations a band of about two hundred warriors, who have adhered to him under all vicissitudes with unshaken fidelity....
3Lewis Cass to John Armstrong, 25 July 1814 (Madison Papers)
Agreably to the opinion of Genl. Harrison and myself expressed in our last letter to you, I shall leave this place in the morning for Detroit accompanied by a select band of Indian Warriors. When I had last the honour of seeing you in Washington I submitted both verbally and in writing difficulties which occurred to me respecting some of the duties attendant upon the intercourse with the...