Harry Innes Papers, Mm81027201
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Offensive Action Against Shawnee
Circular letter forwarded to several counties. Due to countless depredations on the Ohio, President authorized use of mounted militia to act offensively against Shawnee Indians. Outlined method of …
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Measures for the Protection of the Frontier
Knox discusses defensive measures for the protection of the frontier.
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Hostile Indians
Discussed dealing with hostile Shawnee Indians. Treaty at Fort Harmar, relations b/w settlers and Indians. Innes asserts Indians are aggressors and that settlers are defending their safety.
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Update on Troops
Troops are in position and are marching for western campaign or are defending frontier post of Fort Pitt.
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Troops Ready to March
Troops under Gen. Scott to march from Frankfort on Kentucky River shortly. Board recently convened to provide report on offensive action against hostile Indians after troops return from western …
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[COPY] General Wilkinson's Expedition
Enclosed documents detail Gen. Wilkinson's troops progress. Enclosed muster rolls sent via James Parker. Innes and Brown hope that Knox will authorize immediate payment of the troops and send the …
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Court of Inquiry
Presidential assurance of impartial justice, Wayne to be ordered to direct a court of inquiry relative to any subject Wilkinson suggests. Requests specifics to charges Wilkinson filed against Wayne.
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Addressing Military Situation, Dispute Between Wilkinson & Wayne, & Wilkinson's Reputation
Notes that the military situation on the whole seems favorable, especially in terms of avoiding war with any European powers. Is distressed by reports of differences between Generals Wayne and …
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Wilkinson's Various Accusations Against Generals Wayne & Scott, & Defense of Own Reputation
Explains that his pursuit of the charges against General Wayne arose from a desire to "elucidate the consistency of my conduct." Waxes long on the wrongs Wayne has done to him, and his long-suffering …
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Presidential Support and charges against General Wayne
Use of flowery language to discuss court of inquiry and charges against General Anthony Wayne.
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Answer Regarding Payment
Presidential consideration of letter from James Smiley yields opinion that scouts should be paid by paymaster. Mr. Howell's answer to Mr. Smiley was improper.
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