Anthony Wayne

227 documents

Conditions for Peace
01/14/1794 Copy of Signed Document
In order to create a lasting peace white prisoners would be released, all Indians traveling on U.S. land must bear a white flag, and chiefs must come to settle disputes.
Archive Reports 1891
Capture of Post at Grand Glaize
08/14/1794 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, describes Wayne's campaign; discusses defection of Newman, field quartermaster; discusses Indians and Indian warfare; describes Indian lands; discusses stockade fort; discusses forts and …
Chamberlain Collection
British allied with Northwest Indians
12/23/1794 Printed Document
Letter from General Wayne to the Secretary of War, concerning British agents enticing the Indians of the Northwest region to attack the United States. Desires that Congress raise troops to garrison.
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Anthony Wayne's Declaration to the Indian Nations
08/13/1794 Copy of document
This is General Wayne's declaration to the Delawares, Shawnees, Miamis, Wyandots, and all other Nations of Indians northwest of the Ohio in which he offers the friendly hand of peace and promises to …
Superintendent General's Office, 1791-1828
American troops near British post along Miami
08/21/1794 Printed Document
Major General Anthony Wayne responds to Major William Campbell (British commander of the fort along the banks of the Miami), who inquired upon why the U.S. is amassing troops nearby. Wayne points to …
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[Untitled]
01/10/1794 Cited letter or document
Cited in Knox to Wayne, 03/31/1794.
Citations
Winter Season and Receipt of Hospital Stores
11/18/1795 Printed Document
Believed the season was too advanced to send dispatches for fear of boats being caught in ice. Just received word that clothing and hospital stores arrived for troops at Fort Washington.
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Upcoming Indian Treaty, British Relations and Appointments
05/15/1795 Printed Document
Acknowledged receipt of several letters from Pickering delivered by Capt. DeButts. Discussed pay of legions recruits. Included quarterly returns of ordnance. Many men have been deserting, some have …
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Treaty, Supplies, and Clothing for Soliders
08/09/1795 Printed Document
Peace treaty b/w U.S. and hostile tribes of North West of Ohio river signed and copy enclosed. Addressed concerns about soldiers receiving clothing due them after their discharge. Believed that poor …
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They Will Be Destroyed Without Distinction
03/02/1795 Autograph Letter Signed
Wayne warns that if the murders, robberies, and injuries perpetrated by the Cherokees and other Indians continues, he will call out his warriors to destroy them without distinction since he will be …
Superintendent General's Office, 1791-1828
Supply of Troops and Indian Policy
04/07/1795 Printed Document
Enclosed copy of letter to Lord Dorchester at Quebec, requests that Pickering forward the letter immediately. Mentioned "nefarious measures" Father E. Burke and Col. McKee are taking to excite …
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Status of Peace
02/12/1795 Printed Document
Announced preliminary stages of treaty b/w U.S. and Chippewa Ottawa, Putawatimes, Saukey, and Miami Nations. Copy of agreement and speeches enclosed. Wayne honestly believed the Indian Nations …
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Speech to Wabash Indians
03/19/1795 Manuscript Translation of Document
Speech to the Wabash Indians.
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Speech to the Sachams, Chiefs & Warriors of the Chipawas, Ottawas, Putawatimes
01/19/1795 Document
Wayne commends the interest in peace on the part of the Indian tribes. He reminds them of the call for an exchange of American prisoners held by the tribes for Indian prisoners held by the US. …
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Speech Requesting Exchange of Prisoners
01/19/1795 Document Signed
Speech given by Wayne on the Indian Nations' decision to pursue peace with the U.S. Wayne requested the release/exchange of prisoners from both sides.
Anthony Wayne Papers
Spanish Treaty with Chickasaw on U.S. Land
11/12/1795 Printed Document
Enclosed a copy of Spanish treaty with Chickasaw Nation allowing them to build a fortification in the south western territory (U.S. territory), believed this was contrary to the Spaniards official …
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Request for Explanation of Wayne Speech to Sachum Indians
01/04/1795 Autograph Letter Signed
Due to snow, Wayne believed the arrival of the Sachum Indians would be delayed to their rendez-vous with Williams. Wayne requested Williams fully explain the speech Wayne gave on the first of the …
Anthony Wayne Papers
Recommendation for Peace Treaty to be Signed by the Sachams and War Chiefs of Sandusky
01/09/1795 Draft Document Signed
Promises of peace by war chiefs of Sandusky and the U.S. military. Promises of protection by U.S. for Indian Nations who act peacefully but are attacked by hostile nations or settlers. Enclosed …
Anthony Wayne Papers
Provisions for Forts and Defense of Frontier
09/19/1795 Printed Document
General Wayne is glad to hear that the President ratified the Treaty of Amity Commerce & Navigation between His Britannic Majesty & the United States of America. Discusses establishing a post near …
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Protection of Frontier, Illness, Request for Stores
10/05/1795 Printed Document
Mentioned the liberation of prisoners held by Indians, and specifically noted James Thompson. British repairing fortification at the foot of the rapids of the Miamis of the lake. Mentioned …
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Proclamation to the Indians
02/22/1795 Manuscript Translation of Document
Document, Proclamation to the Indians, Greeneville.
Berthrong Collection
Proclamation - Peace Between the United States and Indian Nations North West of the Ohio River
02/22/1795 Document Signed
Peace established by A. Wayne between United States and Indian Nation. Mutual surrender of prisoners, cessation of hostilities, and general treaty to hold council for all causes of controversy. …
Anthony Wayne Papers
Preliminary Peace
03/08/1795 Printed Document
Mentioned submitting preliminary articles of peace b/w U.S. and Indian Nations. Wyandots of Sandusky now join in peace agreement. Discussed Father Edmond Burke and British agents trying to foil …
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Poor Quality of Powder Imposed on the Public, Etc.
11/09/1795 Extract of Letter
In addition to transmitting a number of monthly returns, General Wayne criticizes the quality of the powder he has been provided. The last sent forward during the Spring of 1794 was fit only for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Personal Opinion of Wilkinson
01/29/1795 Printed Document
Mentioned "vile assassin Wilkinson" believed him to be an agent for the British and Democrats of Kentucky to "dismember the Union." Discussed instance of forged letter.
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