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Troops, 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.1-3Smallpox, 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.1-3Requesting 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.1-3Replying 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.1-3Preventing 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.1-3Postponing the Campaign Until Winter
Regardless of the outcome of the peace negotiations, an offensive campaign should not be undertaken before winter. The peace council probably won't finish until late October nor will the recruits be …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Peace Overtures and Spies
It appears that most of the northern Indians are willing to discuss peace overtures although several American officers were captured and killed because their Indian captors thought they were spies.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Peace Negotiations with Indians along the Wabash and Elsewhere
Knox expresses satisfaction that the Wabash Indians have agreed to peace and hopes that the talks with the hostile tribes will have the same results although he fears that the Indians demands may be …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Peace Has Failed, But No Offensives Yet; Accountability of Contractors
Though it looks as if the peace council has failed, it is still mandatory that no offensive operations against the Indians be undertaken north of the Ohio River. Friendly Indians, such as Wyandots and …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Pay of the Legion's Troops and Safety of Officials
Knox directs Wayne to arrange for the pay of the troops both above and below the Ohio River. Whenever the Governor or Judges or traveling on public business they should be accompanied by an escort in …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Pay of the Army
Knox is sending $45,637[&]33/100 dollars by special messenger to pay the troops for the period up to August 1st. It is hoped that the paymaster will be present so as to proceed according to the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Officers, men, and materiel for the Ohio Campaign
Knox discusses the allocation of officers, men, and materiel relative to the impending campaign. The President has ordered the cessation of hostilities against the Indians, pending the outcome of …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3No Results from Peace Council; Forbidding of the Building of Forts During Negotiations; Clothing Ordered
There is no recent information on the results of the peace council but Knox is certain that there will be no agreement that damages the good name of the US. There are to be no advance posts in Indian …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Necessity of Troop Readiness and Adequate Stores; Concern for Pay of Troops
Knox warns Wayne not to construct anything that is not absolutely necessary to the comfort of the troops who should be instantly ready to march should the military necessity arise. All steps are being …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Measures Necessary to Protect the Frontier
It appears that Wayne's force will not be over 3500 men and stores, forage, and shelter will be provided accordingly. Wayne should take whatever measures are necessary to ensure that the frontiers are …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Legion Organization and Progress to Pittsburgh
Knox provides a detailed accounting of the assignment and whereabouts of officers and men throughout the Legion and and an account of their progress toward Pittsburgh. Various logistical concerns are …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Importance of Gathering Accurate Intelligence
Along with a discussion of promotions and other personnel matters, Knox reminds Wayne of the crucial importance of acquiring accurate intelligence regarding the strength and movement of the Indian …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Escort Ordered for Surveyor in Lands Bought from Miami Indians
Congress has authorized a survey of the lands bought from the Miami Indians and Knox orders Wayne to provide an escort for the appointed surveyor.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Eliminating Excessive Expenses
Knox urges Wayne to use whatever measures are necessary to eliminate excessive expense. Perhaps the use of oxen instead of packhorses would be one way to save money. A significant number of recruits …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Effective Use of Patrols
Knox praises Wayne's use of patrols--instead of small garrisons--as a means of protecting the frontier. It is hoped that the people also recognize the effectiveness of the patrols and not feel the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Dispersal of the Indian Party Collected for War
There had been a warning from the Governor of Tennessee that 300-500 hostile Indians were ready to go to war but the intercession of several headmen led to the dispersal of the warriors. As a result, …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Discussing Progress of Recruits, Allocation of Stores, and Indian Relations
Knox talks of the progress of the movement of recruits and the allocations of stores and the procedures for strict accountability of all public property. Uniformity of pay procedures is advocated. …
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