Anthony Wayne
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Readiness and Strength of Wayne's Army; More on Filling Officer Vacancies
Wayne says he is ready for his army to descend the Ohio River which is now navigable due to recent heavy rains. Not counting the 800 men that will left in garrisons, he has 1200 effectives available …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Procedure for Filling Vacancies & Preparations for Move Down the Ohio
There are a number of vacancies in the officer corps due to resignation, court martial, and even one suicide. Wayne wants to know the correct procedure for filling these vacancies. Since it appears …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Preparations for Movement of the Legion Beyond Fort Jefferson
Wayne plans to move the Legion to a point beyond Fort Jefferson as a way of inhibiting enemy action in that area because he is sure that the Indians are planning an imminent attack before scarcity of …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Pleading for Orders, Backpay & New Recruits; Defenses at Greeneville Complete, and Expectations of Indians to Fight or Deal
Laments lack of word from Knox, which he attributes to an epidemic in Philadelphia; also laments continued unreliability of contractors. Reports defenses at Greeneville complete, and believes Indians …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Peace Mission of Cornplanter, Supplies & Artillery Needed at Legionville
The Cornplanter's peace message should be laid before Congress as soon as possible as he and his nephew are on their way to Philadelphia. Various items are needed at Legionville including a complete …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Payment of Soldiers Has Begun with Arrival of Paymaster General
Pay has been allowed for certain garrisons but not for all of them but since the Paymaster General is now present, most of the problems related to pay should soon be resolved.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Order & Discipline in the Legion, and Reinforcements & Promotions
Wayne hopes the Legion's officers' communique on rations does not injure its impression of order and discipline, as these have been trained into them well. Detachment of Virginia dragoons has …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Notes Arrival of List of Promotions, as Well as Cornplanter
Wayne has received the list of promotions and appointments and has also welcomed the arrival of Corn Planter and other chiefs and warriors. He will endeavor to send them home in good spirits which …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3New Post, Greeneville, Threatens Indians at Au Glaize; Addresses Supplies and Recruitment
Notes Legion's position threatening Miami villages and Indian town at Au Glaize, saying this protects frontier and supply convoys by keeping Indians close to protect their homes, rather than venturing …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Negotiations with Indians on Ohio River Boundary; Expectation of War
Wayne discusses the meeting he had with the Corn Planter and other chiefs and warriors and expresses his belief that the Indians have established the Ohio River as a firm boundary between the U.S. and …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Need for Fine-Grained Powder; Placement of Spies, General Returns for Supplies, and Preparations for Offensive
Wayne discusses the need for the fine-grained powder he has been requesting. Spies/scouts are now present in each of the counties where they are needed. Enclosed is the General Returns on the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Legion Has Arrived Near Cincinnati; Supplies Low, But Readiness High
Wayne announces the safe arrival of the Legion at a place he has called "Hobson's Choice" near the village of Cincinnati. He bemoans the lack of stores and clothing for his troops and urges that they …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Issues of Supply & Initial Contacts with Indians
Notes Legion's march from Hobson's Choice continued from Oct. 7 to the 13th, when it stopped for lack of provisions. Notes that rations contractors are totally inadequate, and the entire Legion has …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Indians' Diversionary Tactics
Wayne frets that a confederacy of southern and northern Indians is forming to enforce the Indians' boundary demands. Meanwhile the treaty negotiations are merely a diversion while the Indians prepare …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Extract of letter from Major General Anthony Wayne to Secretary of War Henry Knox from Hobson's Choice, near Fort Washington on campaign preparations
Extract of letter copied by John Stagg, War Department Clerk. Wayne reports he is attempting to call out Kentucky militia through Governor Isaac Shelby. Shelby has appointed Major General Charles …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dEvidence of Sedition
Letter from General Anthony Wayne to Secretary Knox describing evidence of sedition.
Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Manuscript CollectionDetailed Accounting of Ammunition Used by Legion, & Request for More
Wayne provides a detailed accounting of his army's use of ammunition, powder, and lead for four months and warns that he will need more of each when the weather becomes warm enough to practice firing.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Defective Howitzers & Request for Replacement
Wayne complains about the defective nature of his howitzers and asks for replacements of the same properties and caliber that are of better quality. Postscript includes birthday wishes for President …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Debunking Indian Accusations of Aggressive Movement; Drilling, Equipping, & (Re)Enlisting Troops
Wayne defends his preparations and provisioning as limited and un-aggressive. Dismisses Indian allegations of stockpiling food (as for a march) at the forts, stating only just enough for the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Concern about Kentucky Troops
Extract from General Anthony Wayne to Secretary Knox. Discusses late arrival and concern about General Scott's Kentucky troops.
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