Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3
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Payment 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.1-3Payment of Legion Continues; Military Escorts for Officials & Apology for Slight
The arrival of the Paymaster should expedite the payment of the troops although sublegionary paymasters should be appointed to aid the process. The President orders that state officials such as …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Order for Legion to Hold Position; Report on Actions of Cherokees and Creeks
Knox orders Wayne to remain on the margins of the Ohio in order to save rations, prepare for the coming campaign, and to avoid antagonizing the Indians. Among the southern Indians, the Cherokees and …
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.1-3On Information from Indian Chiefs and the Relinquishment of Fort Jefferson
The Cornplanter's presence is no longer required because adequate information has been obtained from other chiefs. The President orders that Fort Jefferson should not be relinquished until there is …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Obligations of Contractors; Troop & Materiel Deployment
The issue is discussed as to whether the Contractors are required to supply the army on the march in addition to provisioning the camps and garrisons. The number of troops deployed in garrisons is …
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.1-3News of Cornplanter, Recruiters, New Ensigns, Pay, and Commissions
The Cornplanter may be on his way to Legionville. Those recruiting officers who can be spared will be ordered to join the Legion. Newly appointed ensigns are not ready to join the Legion but may be …
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.1-3Negotiations Have Failed, Wayne to Commence Offensive; Problem with Infected Clothing
The treaty negotiations have failed so Wayne is ordered to begin the campaign against the hostile Indians. There is a possibility that some of the clothing stores have been infected with yellow fever …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Need for Scouts on the Frontier; Forthcoming Banners, Pay & Commissions
Knox again emphasizes the need for scouts on the frontier. He defends the promotion of Lt. Col. Clarke ahead of some of the other officers. Silk standards left over from the previous war will be made …
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.1-3Meeting at Sandusky Delayed
The proposed meeting of the Indian chiefs and the Commissioners will take place at Sandusky. However, the date appointed by the US is too early for the Indians, who will not return from their …
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.1-3Hopes for Peace Conference & Preparations for Movement Should It Fail
Knox talks about the coming peace conference with the Indians and hopes that the commissioners will be successful in achieving a satisfactory peace without sacrificing national honor. If not, Wayne's …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Furnishment of Military Stores; Sending of Spies Requested
The stores requested by the Commander of artillery will be furnished except the "battle powder" which is not suited to the current needs of the army. Scouts/spies are essential so Knox requests that …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Friendly Relations With the Creeks & Supply of Chickasaws
Though the Creeks are a troublesome tribe and are at war with our allies the Chickasaws, current US policy requires friendly relations with them. Stores and arms are to be provided for the Chickasaws.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Forwarding of Duplicate of March 10 Knox Letter
Since Knox is sick he has ordered Stagg to send Wayne a duplicate of his March 10 letter.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Failed Attempts to Reach a Peace Agreement
The Commissioners describe their attempts to reach a peace agreement that ultimately ended in failure.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Detailed 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.1-3Delay of Movements by the Legion
Knox instructs Wayne that, due to a postponement of the treaty negotiations, it is necessary to postpone any movements by the Legion that might be interpreted by the Indians as a sign of aggression. …
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.1-3
