Anthony Wayne
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Peace with Cornplanter, Enclosed Letters from Fort Washington
Wayne enclosed copies of letters from Fort Washington and Captain Hughes, discussed proposed peace communicated by Cornplanter.
Anthony Wayne PapersPeace Efforts Are Futile, Etc.
Wayne discusses the supplies that have arrived as well as those that are still needed, especially in the hospital. The accused deserters have been tried by Court Martial and appropriate punishments …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Muster of Allegheny and Westminster Militia
Will determine the best time and place to muster troops to defend inhabitants of the Western frontiers of U.S. borders.
Anthony Wayne PapersMove to Winter Quarters, Sightings of Indians, and Expected Arrival of Chiefs
Legion has moved from Pittsburgh to winter quarters, and huts will soon be erected. Indians sighted nearby; some have stolen horses from Big Beaver blockhouse. Some fired upon, troops dispatched to …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Measures to Protect the Frontier
In response to a complaint by a militia officer, Wayne explains all the measures he is taking to ensure the safety of the frontier, including the use of frequent and multiple patrols to intercept any …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Materials, Transport, and Politics on Frontier
Transportation of materials and boat travel during winter discussed. Politics of battalion related.
Conarroe Collection HSP Collection #146 (NUCMC 60-1616)Logistics Eased by River Rise; Need for Fresh Clothing
Wayne is pleased to announce that the waters in the rivers have started to rise due to a profusion of rain and transportation of supplies should be facilitated by this development. He emphasizes the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Logistics and Transport Complicated by Low Rivers
Wayne discusses his many logistical needs including lumber, grain, rations, cattle, etc. There is also the problem of transporting supplies between forts which normally requires an escort of 200 men …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Logistical Needs of Wayne's Army
Wayne discusses his many logistical needs, especially the need for pack horses. The need for grain is acute, complicated by the fact that the river is too low to be used for the transport of supplies.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Jonathan Cass recruiting in Philadelphia; reporting on the disposition of the Indians; poor prospects for peace
Cited in Knox to Wayne, 10/12/1792. Capt. Jonathan Cass was relieved from his command at Fort Franklin by Capt. Hughes and is now on his way to Philadelphia to await recruiting instructions and …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Indian engagement, training, and Putnam's strategy
Wayne discusses the loss of two officers in an engagement with the Indians as well as the probable failure of peace overtures. He talks of a mock-attack in which Americans pretended to be Indians and …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Inadequate Rations for the Soldiery
Wayne complains that the rations provided his troops are not adequate to their needs and are much less than the rations provided by the British to their soldiers.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3EXTRACT: Articles Requested in January Yet to Arrive
Wayne notified Knox articles requested in previous letter yet to arrive.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Enclosed List of Deserters, Indian Relations
Negotiations with the Chickasaws, anxiety of the frontier settlers, enclosed list of deserters.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Do Not Be Misled By Indian Overtures of Peace; Support for Legion That it May Conquer
Wayne tells Knox not to be misled by rumors of peace with the Indians. He must do everything in his power to ensure that the Legion is well-manned, well-supplied and well-armed so as to conquer the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Disposition of Indian Forces and Threat of Smallpox
Wayne discusses a number of matters concerning the garrison at Pittsburgh, including the disposition of Indian forces and the threat of small pox. His plan is to separate those troops who have had the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Disease, Indian Raids, and Lack of Supplies
Wayne reports a number of unfortunate occurances including many deaths at the hands of marauding well-supplied Indians, illness in a number of soldiers and a lack of medical personnel, and a lack of …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Discussing the outfitting and deployment of troops
Wayne discusses the deployment and outfitting of some of his forces, the need for rifle uniforms, and the punishment of a difficult young man named Lieut. Smith.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Deserters, Training Troops, and Supplies
Wayne discusses the problem of desertions and how deserters will be punished including a brand of "coward" on their foreheads. He also talks about his methods of training his troops and his various …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Deserters, Smallpox, and Indian Raids
Wayne reports a number of concerns including a high number of desertions among his troops, his inability to implement his plan of separating those who have had small pox from those who have not had …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Deployment of Troops to Prevent Indian Incursions
Wayne discusses the deployment of some of his forces in order to prevent Indian incursions. Nothing of importance has occurred except the arrival of Gen. Wilkinson's wife and family and the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3
