Anthony Wayne
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Awaiting List of Promotions & Appointments, as Essential to Legion Morale
Wayne is anxiously awaiting the list of promotions and appointments in the Legion. He warns that the list is needed as a matter of morale and discipline.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Assessment of Strength at All Posts & Garrisons, Disposition of Spies, and Details of Officer Shortage
Wayne provides an assessment of troop and officer strength at each of the posts and garrisons under his command. He laments the shortage of qualified officers which has required the posting of …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Adding Regiments to the Army; Contestation of British Posts, Defective Howitzers, and Promotions
Wayne expresses his pleasure regarding the approval of Congress for adding regiments to his army. He wants to contest British possession of several posts on Lake Erie so that they may be added to the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3A Proclamation
Notes the commissioners chosen by the Senate and the President to hold a treaty with the hostile Indians of the lower Sandusky. Proclamation forbids aggressive action against the Indians or their …
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Wayne Address to Indians Regarding Peace Meeting
Wayne addressed all Nations North West of the Ohio River regarding peace: Wayne requested to meet deputies sent by the Indian tribes to discuss peace agreement which included protection of women and …
Anthony Wayne PapersTreaty Between United States and Delaware, Shawnee, and Miami Nations
Wayne addressed all chiefs of the three nations and accepted their hands in friendship and peace. Warrior Chiefs accept peace treaty.
Anthony Wayne PapersThe Sad Affair of Capt. Big Tree of the Seneca
Captain Big Tree, the Seneca chief, has committed suicide for unknown reasons; mentions that he was a companion of Cornplanter and New Arrow. Records a speech given by Big Tree at that time, …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Suspicious Death of Captain Bigtree
Investigation reports on the death of Captain Bigtree enclosed, with details. Possibly linked to other deaths by the hostile Indians.
Archive Reports 1891Supplement: Truce with Indians, and Considerations of Possible Treaty
Supplement to prior letter of same date; Wayne laments the arrival of the Indians' truce flag, as he was set to seize Girtystown (now St. Mary's Ohio), in the center of the hostile tribes' region, but …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Summary of Speech on English
Details of how Wayne would drive out the English presence in the West.
Archive Reports 1891Speech To the Chiefs and Warriors of the Delawares, Shawanese & Miami Nations or tribes of Indians & to all others whom it may Concern.
Message delivered from Steven Young, George White Eyes, and another warrior as interpreter by Robert Wilson received by George Washington and member of the Council of Congress. Stated that if the …
Anthony Wayne PapersSeizure of Grand Glaize; Expectation of Battle with British & Indians Near Roche de Bout
Notes that Indians have abandoned Grand Glaize area villages, and that they would have been taken totally unawares if not for the desertion of a quartermaster from the Legion who gave them warning. …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Report of Battle at Fort Recovery; Supposition of British Involvement
Report of battle at Fort Recovery, on the site of St. Clair's Defeat, with the Indians driven off after 2 days. Reports loss of officers; believes Indians to be low on provisions, but a force of …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Report of Battle at Fallen Timbers, and Subsequent Destruction of Indian Property
Reports victory in battle with Indians and British (Canadian) militia on Aug. 20 [Battle of Fallen Timbers]. Describes battle in detail, including tactics, officers and units recommended for bravery, …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Release of Prisoners
Speech of Captain Big Tree: His Nephews were too proud last summer but came to their senses and lowered the asking price regarding the release of prisoners.
Anthony Wayne PapersRegarding Kentucky Volunteers, Garrisons, Contractors' Dishonesty, & Plans to Advance
Thanks Knox for transmitting the President's commendation. Discusses payment of Kentucky volunteers. Notes troops who will be sent to establish a post at Massac. Notes that the garrisons in his rear …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Ration Shortages, Fort and Road-Building in Indian Lands, and Expectation of Further Action by British & Indians.
Notes continuing ration shortages. Describes Legion activities in last several weeks, consisting of improving fortification at Fort Defiance and cutting a wagon road between it and a new fort at "the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Provisions Used and Required; Reclaiming Site of St. Clair's Defeat; Skirmishes with Indians
Wayne will forward returns of stores used, and transmit supply needs for coming months; encloses list of men whose enlistments will expire before June, and lists new promotions. Notes conclusion of …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3
