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Need for Scouts on the Frontier; Forthcoming Banners, Pay & Commissions
Knox again emphasizes the need for scouts on the frontier. He defends the promotion of Lt. Col. Clarke ahead of some of the other officers. Silk standards left over from the previous war will be made …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Hopes for Peace Conference & Preparations for Movement Should It Fail
Knox talks about the coming peace conference with the Indians and hopes that the commissioners will be successful in achieving a satisfactory peace without sacrificing national honor. If not, Wayne's …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Furnishment of Military Stores; Sending of Spies Requested
The stores requested by the Commander of artillery will be furnished except the "battle powder" which is not suited to the current needs of the army. Scouts/spies are essential so Knox requests that …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Friendly Relations With the Creeks & Supply of Chickasaws
Though the Creeks are a troublesome tribe and are at war with our allies the Chickasaws, current US policy requires friendly relations with them. Stores and arms are to be provided for the Chickasaws.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Forwarding of Duplicate of March 10 Knox Letter
Since Knox is sick he has ordered Stagg to send Wayne a duplicate of his March 10 letter.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Delay of Movements by the Legion
Knox instructs Wayne that, due to a postponement of the treaty negotiations, it is necessary to postpone any movements by the Legion that might be interpreted by the Indians as a sign of aggression. …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Dealings with Cornplanter
As stated earlier, the Cornplanter is no longer needed in Philadelphia because the Farmer's brother and others have provided the necessary information. It is unfortunate that rumors have spread that …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Consideration of Public Opinion and U.S. Reputation in Possible Indian War
Knox expresses concern regarding the public's negative reaction to an Indian war and hopes that the current peace negotiations are successful. He fears that an Indian war will inevitably result in the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Commissioners Appointed to Deal With Indians; Howitzers to Be Sent
Upon approval of the President, the howitzers requested by Wayne will be provided. The President has appointed three Commissioners to negotiate with the Indians.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Colonel Strong's Movements Alarm Indians; Logistics & Personnel of Legion
The peace commissioners are alarmed by Col. Strong's movements so they must be halted immediately. Various logistical and personnel matters are discussed.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Case of Ensign Morgan; Irregularities in Regulations for Paying Troops
The President regrets that the case of Ensign Morgan has yet to be resolved. The Comptroller has identified irregularities in the payments made by the paymaster who needs to be reminded of the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Accountability for Legion Stores & Pay, Recruitment Issues
Knox requests that all articles and stores sent to the Legion be strictly accounted for. This should not take time from training the marksmen but strict accountability of public property is very …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Wayne's Power to Prosecute the Campaign
Being so far from the seat of government, Knox is bestowing on Wayne complete power to prosecute the campaign in whatever manner he chooses. Two thousand volunteers from Kentucky will soon be joining …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Victory Necessary for Permanent Peace; Measures Undertaken for Supplying, Paying, and Reinforcing Legion
Knox tells Wayne that victory over the Indians is essential if they are ever to become serious about a permanent peace. Every step is being taken to ensure that the Legion is properly provisioned and …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Situation Report on Foreign Diplomacy and Orders for Wayne in Ohio Country
In a long and wide-ranging letter, Knox touches on a number of important subjects including the necessity of preventing American settlers from intruding on Spanish territory and the the prospect of …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Settlement of Regimental Accounts
Jackson explains that his failure to transmit his regimental settlement has been due to his poor health. He notes that Governor Martin [of North Carolina] has been helpful in all matters relative to …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Rifles have arrived.
Hodgdon notifies Hand that the rifles he requested have arrived in a timely manner.
Papers of Major General Edward HandRifles for the defense of the Pennsylvania frontier
Knox orders 150 rifles to be loaned to the governor of Pennsylvania for the defense of the frontier.
Papers of Major General Edward HandRifles for the Chickasaws
Knox orders 150 rifles to be delivered to Philadelphia so that they can be sent as a present to the Chicasaws.
Papers of Major General Edward HandReport of Deserter Claiming to Have Been Captured By Indians & Escaped
An alleged deserter claims that he was captured by Indians and later released. If he appears in Pittsburgh, he is to be apprehended and sent to Fort Washington and on to Legion headquarters.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Pay of Frederick Sprigg
Sprigg encloses to Simmons his account of pay due him for his service during April, May, and June 1794. His pay should be transmitted to Col. Fish of New York.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Limited Action Against British Authorized, Though Peaceful Resolutions Still Being Sought
Knox tells Wayne that the President has authorized limited action against the British at the Rapids of the Miami if such action is needed and success guaranteed. However, it is still the policy of the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Lack of Provisions at Charleston
Capt. Kalteisen expresses his distress to Howell at the failure of the War Office to provide funds and provisions for the troops at Charleston. Many of the provisions that have been sent are of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Knox Agrees That Volunteers Must Be Relied Upon, and That U.S.-British Relations Are Fragile
Knox emphasizes the importance of the approaching campaign and warns that, since recruiting is at a standstill, dependence upon volunteers will be necessary. Relations between the US and Britain seem …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Forwarding Information Relative to Six Nations
Full text: "The enclosed relatively to the Six Nations just received is communicated to you as a matter of information to impair in the least degree the energy of your orders of the 10th instant."
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