Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document, Arthur St. Clair to Winslow Warren
| Source | Name | Image(s) |
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| Collection | Printed Version only |  |
| Publication | Lowrie, Walter and St. Clair Clarke, Matthew, eds. American State Papers: Documents, Legislative and Executive, of the Congress of the United States, Military Affairs. 38 Vols. Washington, DC: Gales and Seaton, 1832. | (no image) |
| Date | September 22, 1791 |
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| Author Name | Arthur St. Clair (primary) Location: Fort Washington |
| Recipient Name | Winslow Warren (primary) |
| Summary | The Court of Inquiry finds no fault in Gen. Harmar's actions during his recent campaign against the Indians. |
| Document Format | Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document |
| Document Notes | Enclosed in Warren [Proceedings], 09/23/1791. |
| Content Notes | Includes St. Clair's letter to Warren, Warren's response and the record of the Court of Inquiry's proceedings for September 23, 1791. |
| Related Persons/Groups | Winslow Warren; Arthur St. Clair; the Court; president of the court of inquiry; Brigadier General Josiah Harmar; ; |
| Related Places | Fort Washington; |
| Keywords | more testimony; resolution to close the proceedings; adjournment; evidence before them; personal conduct; organization of the army; harmony; mutual confidence; the order of march; the country through which the army had to pass; order of encampment and battle; security to the camp; energy to the troops; in case of attack; just reasons for the detachments; good principles; designed effect of securing the return of the army; enemy; our rear; his orders were properly executed; depositions no. 1,2,3,4; your Excellency's information; |
| Key Phrases | ...the personal conduct of the said Brigadier General Harmar was irreproacable. |