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Death of Pontiac Letter

Description:

This letter was written by Thomas Hutchins, an American-born mapmaker and surveyor who served in the British army, to George Morgan, a merchant based at Fort Chartres and Cahokia in the Illinois country. Hutchins expresses his joy at the death of Pontiac, and warns Morgan of the anger of local Natives about it. Hutchins also warns Morgan that Kaskaskia is in immenent danger of being attacked by the French and Indians, and advises him to have his goods moved within the fort as soon as possible.

Creator:

Thomas Hutchins

Creation Date:

1769

Collection Number:

VFM 1455

Image Number:

TAH0456

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