Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3
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Worthlessness of Peace Council; Necessity of Keeping Force in Readiness
Wayne proclaims that the terms of the peace council were so demeaning as to render them worthless. More than ever he proposes a state of readiness that will enable the Legion to move against the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Worry over the safe return of Cornplanter; preparing for winter quarters; concerns over plans to redistribute the Sublegions;
Cited in Knox to Wayne, 10/26/1792. Wayne is gratified to learn that Governor Blount was merely alarmed by the report of war and not more seriously affected. He worries about the safe return of …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Wayne's Legion Ready in the Spring
Wayne declares his readiness to confront the full force of Indians by the following Spring [1793] and expresses more confidence in his ability to defeat the Indians than in an inconclusive peace.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Wayne's Campaign Strategy
Wayne explains in detail his strategy for the campaign against the Indians who he insists are being aided, behind the scenes, by the British. He argues against a Fall campaign because his troops are …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Wayne Will Not Overextend His Forces; Peaceful Meeting with Chiefs; Winter Quarters Completed
Wayne assures Knox that everything that can be done is being done regarding the defense of the frontier but does not want to overextend, and therefore weaken, his forces. He has met with some friendly …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Wayne Appointed Major General
Knox notifies Wayne of his appointment as a Major General and as commanding officer of U.S. forces. He is to respond as to whether or not he accepts this appointment.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Units Recently Arrived and Precautions to Protect Settlers
Wayne reports on the various military units that are now with him at Pittsburgh and the precautions he will be taking to protect the neighboring settlers from Indian attacks.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Troops, Recruits, and Stores to Pittsburgh
Knox assures Wayne that his troops, recruits, and stores are moving with dispatch toward Pittsburgh and discusses the movement of specific units. Although the President wants the troops trained at …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Troop and Supply Movements
Knox discusses various troop and supply movements and urges Wayne to be sure that stores are protected from the Indians while being transported. Horses have been purchased and rifles are being …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Training, supplies, and pay
Knox believes that the Indians might ask for more in the peace negotiations than the U.S. can accept so it is crucial that Wayne's forces be well trained and supplied. All the requested supplies have …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Supplies Needed to Ease Shortages
Wayne discusses the supplies he needs and the shortages he is experiencing. He talks of the deposition he took from William May regarding the death of two Americans at the hands of the Indians.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Successful Recruiting, In Need of Arms and Clothing
Wayne is describing various recruiting successes throughout the northeast although there is still a lack of arms and clothing available for the new recruits in some areas. All the forces should be …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Smallpox, Troop Movements, and Organization
Knox approves Wayne's plan to separate troops who have not had smallpox from those who have had it and to innoculate those who have not had the disorder during the coming winter. He discusses in …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Situation in Ohio Country: Indians Demand Withdrawal, Soldiers Need Pay, Shortage of Officers
The Indians continue to demand that the United States withdraw to the south of the Ohio River. There is a severe shortage of officers; non-commissioned officers are now in posts which should be held …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Resignations of Unfit Officers, Etc.
Wayne says he is only too willing to accept resignations from officers who are either unqualified or have poor habits but he also has some names of fine young men he would like to see promoted. …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Requesting Postponment of a Campaign and Lamenting the Death of Two Officers
Knox wants to postpone the campaign until after winter unless the possibility of success is so high that the hardships to be endured would be justified. The troops are not sufficiently trained to …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Reporting on the establishment of a garrison at Pittsburgh
Wayne is reporting on the general status of the establishment of a garrison at Pittsburgh. He particularly asks that Knox begin sending him the troops he will need to accomplish his mission.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Report from the Major General Commanding the Army
Wayne complains that his men are not being paid as expeditiously as he would like. The rivers are so low that they are not navigable so supplies cannot be transported but inefficiency on the part of …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Replying to letter; enclosing invoice for clothing, hospital and military stores
Since Knox is traveling, Stagg acknowledges Wayne's recent letter. Enclosed are invoices for stores sent forward.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Rebuke for Not Communicating Rations Issue; Delay in Soldiers' Pay Addressed
Knox expresses the President's regret that a communication regarding rations was initiated by the officers and men of the Legion rather than by Wayne himself. A statement by the commanding general is …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Reason Given for Ordering Inordinate Amounts of Supplies
Wayne explains in detail his reasons for ordering large quantities of supplies well in advance of his needs. Despite misgivings, he will countermand his orders in deference to the wishes of the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Provisions, Plans, Powder, and Pay
It is assuredly most wise to begin laying up forage and provisions and salting meat in preparation for the coming winter. Without further intelligence, it does not seem prudent to begin an expedition …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Provisioning Needs of Western Garrisons
Knox provides Hamilton with a detailed assessment of the provisioning needs of all the posts on the frontier. Posts such as Fort Knox and Fort Franklin will be isolated during the winter and therefore …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Preventing desertion; providing medicine and saddles; distinctive hat insignia
Knox discusses the problem of desertion and how best to prevent it. He talks of recruiting efforts and outlines several troop movements and talks of the availablity of stores like clothing, medicine, …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Preparations for Winter, Placement of Fortifications, Soldiers' Pay, and Food
Wayne explains his thinking on the placing of his fortifications and his preparations for the approaching winter. He talks of the absolute necessity of paying his men and lists several officers who, …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3
