Expression of displeasure with Brigadier General Harmar's performance
| Source | Name | Image(s) |
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| Collection | Printed Version only |  |
| Publication | Carter, Clarence Edwin, ed. The Territorial Papers of the United States. Volume 2, The Territory Northwest of the River Ohio, 1787-1803. 26 Vols. Washington, DC: US Government Printing Office, 1934. | (no image) |
| Date | November 19, 1790 |
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| Author Name | George Washington (primary) Location: Mount Vernon |
| Recipient Name | Henry Knox (primary) |
| Summary | Washington expresses extreme displeasure with Harmar's expedition against the Wabash Indians. Notes that he expected little from the moment he heard Harmar was a drunkard. He expected less when he heard that the people of the Western country had no confidence in him and gave up all hope of success when there were disputes with Harmar about command. The information is from report only, but the report of bad new is rarely without foundation. If there is any more information, he wants it ready to lay before Congress. Will journey to Philadelphia on Monday, but with incessant rains, progress will be slow. |
| Document Format | Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document |
| Document Notes | [not available] |
| Content Notes | [not available] |
| Related Persons/Groups | Henry Knox; George Washington; Josiah Harmar; ; |
| Related Places | Mount Vernon; Philadelphia; ; |
| Keywords | [not available] |
| Key Phrases | [not available] |