Anthony Wayne
227 documents
Defense of Frontier
Fully complied with instructions issued by Knox. Wrote to county lieutenants on the frontiers of PA and VA regarding defense. Dispatched an express boat to Gen. Wilkinson with Wayne's Circular. No …
Anthony Wayne PapersDaily Events at Post of Legion Ville
Wayne recounts details of current peace discussion with Indians and regular update of events at post.
Anthony Wayne PapersCoalescence of the Legion at Pittsburgh, Winter Encampment, and Stance Toward Indians
Has returned from scouting a winter site for the army; must wait for water to rise (for ease of supply) before relocating there. Refers to retention of interpreters. Capt. Pierce will soon arrive …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Clothing, Muskets, and Powder
All is quiet on the frontier but the lack of clothing for the troops is a disgrace. Wayne discusses a modification of his muskets which, using a fine-grain powder, will eliminate the need for priming …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Acknowledged Receipt of Orders Reorganizing Sublegions, Update on Troop Movement
Wayne gave locations and marching orders for troops in Ohio County, information on new recruits acquired in Pennsylvania, and details on the arrest of Lieut. Smith.
Anthony Wayne PapersAccounts of Capture by Indians & Rumor of Indian Attack on Detroit
The letter begins by informing Knox that it is certain that Indians killed Colonel Harding and Major Truman. Two men who were taken prisoner by the Indians provide an account of how the men lost …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3"Articles & Necessaries" for the Army
Wayne sends Knox a long list of "articles & necessaries" that he requires. Clothing, muster rolls, powder sieves, and Baron Steuben's Blue Book are among the items requested.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Wayne discusses officers with Knox
Letter, describes problems concerning promotions and some inept officers.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Wayne discusses good order and discipline within the ranks with Knox
Letter, dis discontent among officers in the Legion.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Wait for Word from Indian Allies & An Appointment to Adjutant General
Col. Proctor will remain in Legionville until he hears from the Indian allies and will occupy his time in making improvements on the new carriage for one of the howitzers. Regarding the appointment of …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Uselessness and Deceit of Treaty Negotiations; Lament for Reduced Strength
Wayne argues that the treaty deliberations are just an effort on the part of the Indians to procrastinate until the conditions of warfare are in their favor. He laments that most of his companies are …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Treaty Talks as Delaying Action; Desire for Offensive to Capture Supplies
Wayne continues to believe that the treaty talks are simply the means by which the Indians and British seek to procrastinate until the military situation is most favorable to their interests. He …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Transporting Stores and Forage
Since peace with the Indians is not likely, Wayne has decided that the best method of transporting stores and forage westward is by wagons pulled by teams of oxen and provides an accounting of the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Training Artillerists, Payment Issues, Officer Shortage, and Dealings with Cornplanter
Wayne apologizes for antagonizing the President by delaying Col. Proctor's move to the west but Proctor has been very helpful at his present location in training young officers in the use of …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3The Infamous Mr. Martin
Wayne has been informed by Mr. Morrison, a gentleman of veracity, that he saw between twenty and thirty wagon-loads of public stores laying at Shippensburg. Mr. Martin who brought them that far was so …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Suspect Intelligence; Promotions & Court-Martials
Wayne wonders about the validity of the intelligence received from sources that he deems questionable but promises that his Army will be ready when needed. He forwards a list of officers due for …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Supply Issues, Interfort Roads, Mischief of Indians, and Call for Volunteers from Kentucky
The Chickasaws will be given the arms and stores as ordered but that leaves the stores at Hobson's Choice depleted to an alarming extent. New roads are being built between various forts in order to …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Situation of the Legion at Hobson's Choice Near Cincinnati; Anger at Proposal to Replace Legion with Militia
Wayne continues to fret over the lack of supplies for his troops, a concern which is exacerbated by continued harassment by the Indians at the cost of several American lives. He is angered by the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Request for Two Thousand Volunteers & Account of Duel Between Officers
Wayne assesses his current troop strength at two thousand not including the 844 men assigned to garrison duty. If war progresses, he will need two thousand volunteers rather than the one thousand …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Report from Major General Anthony Wayne to Secretary of War Henry Knox from Camp Southwest Branch of Miami, six miles advanced of Fort Jefferson
Extract of letter from Major General Anthony Wayne to the Secretary of War Henry Knox from Camp S.W. Branch of Miami River six miles ahead of Fort Jefferson. Reports a successful march of his army; …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dRegarding Authority in Courts Martial and General Returns of Legion
Wayne explains that General Wilkinson is authorized to render decisions in Courts martial except in capital cases involving an officer or in cases in which an officer might be dismissed from the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Receipt & Forwarding to Congress of Highly Important Information
Wayne is sending to Knox the deposition and papers of Joseph Collins that provide secret information of such consequence that they should be made available to Congress.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3
