On Information from Indian Chiefs and the Relinquishment of Fort Jefferson
Item
Type
Recipient's Letterbook Copy
Title
On Information from Indian Chiefs and the Relinquishment of Fort Jefferson
Description
The Cornplanter's presence is no longer required because adequate information has been obtained from other chiefs. The President orders that Fort Jefferson should not be relinquished until there is sufficient information to determine whether such a step would be wise.
year created
1793
month created
02
day created
23
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in collection
in microfilm
in publication
in image
note
Cited in Knox to Wayne, 03/04/1793.
Spans Images 160-162 of this collection.
Spans Images 160-162 of this collection.
cited note
Cited document sent from the War Office
notable person/group
Anthony Wayne
Henry Knox
President of the United States
the Cornplanter
the Farmer's brother [Indian name] and the other Chiefs
Colonel Proctor
the Senate
Brigadier General Putnam
Colonel Posey of Virginia
Doctor Carmichael
troops at the lower posts
notable location
War Department
Fort Jefferson
Cornplanter's residence
notable item/thing
relinquishment of Fort Jefferson
change of the mode of transportation
wagons running upon an old road in moist soil
stores necessary for the company
subject of promotions
their pay
musters of the troops
supplies of money being forwarded
returns of stores
considerable quantity of Powder and lead
notable phrase
As the case for which the Cornplanter was wanted is now circumstanced it unnecessary for him to come here. It is probable that we have obtained from the Farmer's brother and the other chiefs all the information that could be obtained from the Cornplanter were he here...
document number
1793022313055
page start
160
number of pages
2
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (286 pages) | DTC01 (286 pages) | Collection: Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3 | V: 2 |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: Anthony Wayne, A Name in Arms | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Microfilm: Anthony Wayne Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Anthony Wayne | [unknown] | [n/a] |