[Northwest Indian War]. Autograph Document Signed by Capt. A[bner] Prior, one page, 3 x 6¼ in., [Fort Knox?], Jan. 29, 1794. To. Maj. V[an] D[er] Burgh: "Sir: Furnish thirty pound of Tobacco to be forwarded to the Indians at the Vermillion & Wea Town." Right and bottom edges are uneven, affecting nothing. This document was written while the U.S. was wrestling with the Indians for control of the Northwest Territory, which ended with the Battle of Fallen Timbers in 1794. Abner Prior had been a surgeon's mate during the Revolution; he later served at Fort Knox as Assistant Quartermaster and was involved with gathering intelligence regarding Indian activities for Gen. St. Clair. Henry van der Burgh served in the Revolution and was an original member of the Society of the Cincinnati. He was important in the history of Vincennes.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
Colonial Americana
