The affidavit of Colonel John Hardin, taken in consequence of a court of inquiry to be held at Fort Washington, respecting the conduct of Brigadier General Harmar, on the expedition of the Maumee towns, in October, 1790
| 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 | 1791 |
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| Author Name | John Hardin (primary) |
| Recipient Name | [not available] |
| Summary | This is the affidavit of Colonel John Hardin relative to the inquiry into the conduct of General Harmar during the 1790 Indian campaign. Colonel Hardin found no fault with General Harmar’s conduct. |
| Document Format | Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document |
| Document Notes | Enclosed in Warren [Proceedings], 09/23/1791. |
| Content Notes | American State Papers, Military Affairs |
| Related Persons/Groups | John Hardin; General Harmar; Kentucky militia; Indians; French captive; Colonel Trotter; enemy; foot militia; Major Wyllys; Major M'Mullen [McMullen]; Major Hall; federal troops; horsemen; Major Ray; Major Ormsby; Major Doughty; Miller and Hammond; militia soldiers; drummer; |
| Related Places | Maumee towns; Wea towns on the Wabash; Fort Washington; old Chiilicothe; Little Miami; mouth of Licking; |
| Keywords | artillery; council; Indian camps; three days' provisions; horses; cowardly behavior of the militia; battle ground; forage; litters; six pounder; severe reprimand; number of lashes; intended mutiny; |
| Key Phrases | This despondent further observes that during the expedition he never heard officer nor soldier find fault, or give the most distant hint of being displeased, with the general’s conduct in any respect, nor charge him with cowardice or drunkenness… |