Reports Intelligence of an Indian Attack
Document 1786Ensign Denny brings intelligence from the Miami Indians that General Clark and his men, authorized by the state of Virginia, are forming an expedition to attack the Indians.
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Fort Harmar, August 10, 1786
Sir:
Since I had the honor of addressing you on the 4th instant, Ensign Denny has arrived from the Miami, and brings intelligence that an expedition is forming under the command of General Clark, and authorized by the State of Virginia, to attack the Indians.
I am &c
Jos. Harmar
General Knox.
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Ensign Denny brings intelligence from the Miami Indians that General Clark and his men, authorized by the state of Virginia, are forming an expedition to attack the Indians.
Date
08/10/1786
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Fort Harmar
Collection
Document number
1786081040201
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Josiah Harmar
Ensign Denny
Miami Indians
General Clark
men
General Knox
Notable locations
Fort Harmar
Virginia
Notable items
Expedition
Indian Attack
intelligence