Report from Fort Washington
Item
Type
Typed letter
Title
Report from Fort Washington
Description
Wilkinson reports on the operations of the Kentucky Rifle Corps and Cavalry, his plans for establishing supply magazines, letters sent to General Wayne, and plans for his future movements.
year created
1792
month created
08
day created
05
author
sent from location
Fort Washington
recipient
in collection
note
No. 21.
notable person/group
Henry Knox
James Wilkinson
Major Strong
rifle corps
cavalry
Brigadier General Putnam
Mr. Belli
notable location
Fort Washington
Fort Hamilton
Fort St. Clair
Fort Knox
Fort Jefferson
notable item/thing
convoy of provisions
advanced posts
escort
excessive duty
safe passport
magazine of hay
crop
utmost vigilance
requisition
erection of magazines
short forage
excellent hay
strong stockade
stables
notable phrase
Acting as I have done and continue to do, without orders or instructions, I can but feel great solicitude, yet when the objects which have engaged my attention are strictly examined and the motives which influence my conduct duly considered, I must hope you will justify me.
document number
1792080540000
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Anthony Wayne Transcripts | XX, p. 203 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James Wilkinson | Fort Washington | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |