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Private Note Regarding Charges Entered Against Wayne by Wilkinson
07/09/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry advised Wayne to take comfort in the good will and confidence of his officers, notified Wayne of General Wilkinson's objective to request for decision inquiry or a court martial against Wayne.
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Order to Refrain from Purchasing Horses
07/02/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry requested Wayne refrain from purchasing cavalry horses citing the transportation of provisions belongs to the contractor and is not an expense of the United States.
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Order to Direct a Court of Inquiry at West Point Against Rochefountaine
05/12/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Officers of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers exhibited charges against Lieutenant Colonel Rochefontaine. McHenry ordered Wayne assemble an unprejudiced Court of Inquiry per request of …
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Order to Appoint Subaltern Officers to Receive Rations from O'Hara
06/25/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry laid out plan for receiving and documenting rations; receipts to be furnished to Mr. O'Hara on forms given by the Secretary of the Treasury.
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Order of President to Direct Dragoons to Join Lieutenant Colonel Gaither
08/05/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Per request in letter dated 07/30/1796, McHenry inquired about the assemble of dragoons to march to the frontier of Georgia. Orders of President state the dragoons are to meet Lieut. Col. Gaither at …
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Notification to Prepare Standing Company of Dragoons
07/30/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Creek Indians refuse to sell land to Georgia. Relations of frontier people in New York uncertain. Per recent Act of Congress, McHenry requested Wayne prepare standing companies of dragoons to patrol …
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Notification of Peaceful Possession of British Posts
07/11/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Wayne announced the possession of the Detroit and Miamis posts, previously held by Great Britain. Enclosed letters from Captain DeButs and Colonel Richard England (British Officer) recounting …
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Military Support for Frontiers of Tennessee
09/10/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Infantry to rendezvous at Tellico Blockhouse for protections of frontier. Movement of other companies detailed, Spanish troops to vacate forts per treaty.
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Location of Head Quarters
11/12/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Travel to and from Detroit inhibited by weather and distant location of post, Wayne advised Head Quarters should not be held in Detroit. Advised Pittsburgh as appropriate location for HQ.
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Intelligence on Hostilities by Chipewas
06/24/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Information from Colonel Hamtramck on possible hostilities by Chipewa Indians. Wayne suggested the Chiefs should be approached to meet in council to discuss peace. Dragoons mentioned as good keepers …
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Impeachment of Wayne Believed to be Criminally Motivated
10/28/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Wayne believed Wilkinson hoped to impeach Wayne so as to further his career and to facilitate the separation of the Western states from the Atlantic states with the help of Canada. Wayne provided …
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Fears of Supplying Troops at Fort Detroit Assuaged
07/23/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Enclosed letter from Captain DeButts and letter to General Wilkinson. Notification that Fort Detroit was official taken possession by U.S. at 12 o'clock on July 11th. Previous fears of Wayne …
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Exaggerated Claims of Illness at Fort Miamis, Necessity of Fort Discussed
08/10/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Wayne en route for Detroit to meet with several nations of Indians, noted the claims of illness that afflicted British troops at Fort Miamis were exaggerated. Captain Andrew Marschalk sent to …
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Enclosed Letters, Directions to Proceed to Fort Fidius
08/19/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Orders to direct commander of cavalry to proceed to Fort Fidius; Major Craig to send whiskey down Ohio to Detroit.
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Enclosed Letters Ordering Deposit of Provisions to Posts
06/07/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Duplicate letters enclosed documenting Waynes orders to James O'Hara for the delivery of provisions to forts along the Ohio River. Wayne assured McHenry he would supply the recently acquired posts by …
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Enclosed Letters from Winston and Quartermaster General on Expenses
09/05/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Expenses related to readying dragoons, and "wretched state" of cavalry detailed. Indian goods to be received which will hopefully assuage the "red Children".
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Enclosed Letter with Allegations Against Wayne
09/02/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Copy of letter written by Major Cushing with allegations against Wayne's conduct. McHenry advised Wayne on future interactions. McHenry requested Wayne hold a company at ready to meet company of …
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Enclosed Letter from Major Cushing Regarding Corrections to Dates
10/07/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Copy of letter from Major Cushing correcting errors to dates regarding charges against him.
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Enclosed Instructions for Supply of Rations and Building Requirments for LaBeauf
06/28/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Instructions for Colonel O'Hara for supply of rations to posts from Fort Washington to Fort Defiance. Post at LaBeouf to be built, protection of area necessary due to location at head of French Creek …
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Desertion of Soldiers and Positive Political Relations with Indians
08/28/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Increased bounty for deserters, current punishment not adequate. Building and repairs to fortifications discussed. Indians expectant for annuities due them by treaty of Green ville and desire a …
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Chiefs and Nations of the Treaty of Greenville Travel Itinerary
10/03/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Enclosed list of chiefs and the nation they are affiliated with who travel to Philadelphia to meet with the President. Recommendation for pension due valiant wounded soldier.
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Appointment of Captain Bartholomew Shombergs
09/14/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Notification that Captain Joseph Dickinson was a deranged officer and Captain Bartholomew Shombergs should receive a new appointment.
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Announcement of Peaceful Acquisition of All British Posts per Treaty
09/20/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
British posts surrendered via treaty with U.S. now in possession of America, repairs required. Detailed account of status of buildings and town, material requirements included.
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Alteration to Orders for Col. Butler on Construction of Storehouse/Barracks
07/08/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry approved contents of letters from Wayne except orders to Colonel Butler. McHenry stated the storehouse and barracks should be disconnected due to damage sustained to building if fire occurred …
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Uniform Design for the Navy of the United States of America
08/24/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Lists in full detail the parameters for uniforms.
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