John M. Brown & Preston Brown Papers, #105.
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Regulations for Receiving, Distributing, and Accounting for Public Property
Discusses regulations concerning the delivery of public stores to the U.S. army on the Ohio, with instructions to each department (Ordinance, Quartermaster, Hospital, Clothing, and Indian). Also …
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Information of Movements & Situation in Northwest Indian Conflict, & Pension for the Family of Colonel Hardin
Reports his situation -- he has recently gained knowledge of the size and population of all the nearby Omee River Indian villages and the location of British agents among the Indians; notes the open …
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Consternation at Reports of Enemy Activity Near Fort Hamilton
Discusses actions around Fort Hamilton -- Lt. Hartshorn left in command there, 3 men from the garrison captured by "the enemy" [presumably Indians], failed pursuit, etc. Defends his leaving a …
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Urging of Careful Inspection of Officer Applications; Notification of Worthless Private
Urges McHenry to carefully consider those who have applied for commissions in the army, that the force's respectability be maintained. Mentions a Levi Lane, a "worthless" private in a company of …
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Regarding Wilkinson's Request to Lt. Col. Butler for Reinforcements
Letter to Lt. Col. Butler concerning several companies of the 3rd Regiment. Tells him that Wilkinson has seen intimations of Indians stirring for hostilities in the Northwest, and is looking for …
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Forwarding Letter to Butler Concerning Wilkinson's Request for Reinforcements
Forwards Wilkinson a copy of a letter to Lt. Col. Butler concerning several companies of the 3rd Regiment. The letter to Butler tells him that Wilkinson has seen intimations of Indians stirring for …
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Concerning the Respectability of the Army
McHenry seeks to make the army respectable through the actions of [individual; illegible].
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Complaints & Fears Surrounding the Possibility of Not Being Reinforced by Butler
Repeats instructions that the detachment of [several companies of] the 3rd Regiment in Tennessee immediately reinforce him at Massac, along the Ohio River. Complains about the leeway McHenry has …
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Notification of the Record & Qualities of General Wilkinson & Recommendation for His Promotion
Notifies Adams that General James Wilkinson, lately in New York to discuss the affairs of the military in the west, is coming to Braintree to pay respects to Adams. Offers his opinion of Wilkinson, …
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