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Desire to Meet Cornplanter; Unlikelihood of Congressional Action on Recruiting
Knox wants to meet with the Cornplanter so that the latter can explain the communication received from the Six Nations in preparation for the next meeting with them. It seems unlikely that Congress …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Deserters, stores, and recruiting
The troops are obviously not ready for active warfare but Knox knows that Wayne will prepare them well. The problem of deserters and cowardly sentries is addressed. It appears that most of the stores …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Complaints About Clothing & Pay Not Reaching Wayne's Legion
Knox responds to a complaint regarding stores of clothing that never reached the Legion. He assures Wayne that every precaution was taken to ensure that the clothing was delivered appropriately. …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Army Detachments to Pittsburgh
It is good news that the frontier is quiet. Troops are in motion from Virginia and Maryland and several detachments under Campbell and Asheton should arrive in Pittsburgh soon. Recruiting continues to …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Advice to Wayne on Disposition and Supply of Garrisons in Winter
Knox is advising Wayne as to the most efficient ways to prepare for the winter with particular emphasis on the provisioning and hutting of the troops at all the garrisons. He has the idea that if the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Advice on Building Posts During Negotiations, Supply by Land, and Care of Visiting Wabash Chiefs
Knox warns that that it would be improper to build new posts during treaty negotiations, but if the peace talks fail, the posts should be built during the winter or in the early spring. He talks again …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Accounts Must Be Settled Accurately
Knox discusses the procedures by which the troops should be paid and cautions that accuracy is paramount. The President will need to decide how many troops are to remain on the upper parts of the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Wayne to Continue War Preparations While Not Antagonizing Indians; Reasons for Not Launching Supporting Movement
Wayne is to continue to make appropriate preparations for war without unduly alarming the Indians, thereby rendering the position of the peace Commissioners dangerously precarious. The reasons are …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Wayne Letter & Enclosures Forwarded to Knox
One of the War Office clerks forwards Wayne's letter and enclosures to Knox.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3War Dept. Personnel Issues
Knox addresses personnel issues including pay (the paymaster is finally on site), promotions, reductions in force, pay raises, and training. Several Wabash chiefs have died of smallpox.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Vacancy in the Office of Adjutant General & Invoices for Stores
Knox requests that Wayne fill the office of Adjustant General which is again vacant. Th case of Dr. Scott is referred to him to take whatever action he deems appropriate. Invoices for various stores …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Treaty Negotiations; Hopes for Leniency Toward Deserter
Treaty negotiations will be held on the St. Dusky [Sandusky] River to determine once and for all whether or not there will be war with the Indians. A deserter named Richardson is the son of worthy …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Too Late to Begin Offensive Operations; State of Payment & Recruitment
Because the peace negotiations consumed so much time, it is too late in the year to begin offensive operations. The choice of location for winter quarters is left to Wayne. Not more that 400 recruits …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Suggestions for Repairing Howitzers
Knox makes suggestions as to how to repair the defective howitzers because it is too costly to replace them.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Rifles from Lancaster
Knox discusses the prospect of obtaining at least one thousand rifles from Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Papers of Major General Edward HandPurchasing of Rations; Need for Cessation of Movement During Negotiations, for Safety of Negotiators
Rations should be purchased from Contractors near posts so that the prices will be reasonable. It is vital that no offensive actions or incursions into Indian territory be made while the treaty is …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Preventing Possible Breaches of the Truce
Knox orders Wayne to withdraw any forces whose forward movements might be considered a breach of the truce with the northern Indians.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Preparation for An Aggressive Campaign
Should the treaty negotiations be unsuccessful, Knox orders Wayne to be fully prepared for an aggressive campaign by August 1st at the latest. In an eight-page letter, Knox details the preparations to …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Power to Convene Courts Martial
Knox advises Wayne to provide General Wilkinson with the power to convene courts martial. Dr. Carmichael is en route with the pay for the Army. General Putnam has resigned.
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.1-3On 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.1-3News 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.1-3Negotiations 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.1-3
