General Orders: Conduct of Brigade Major Ormsby
Document 1790Harmar recognizes the conduct of Brigade Major Ormsby, in rallying a party of militia and firing upon savages, whereby he destroyed several of them and expresses his thanks. Although they have been galled, the enemy may hover about the encampment. Cautions to maintain vigilance. Wounded militia to be collected in one place, where Doctor Allison and Doctor Carmichael will attend and dress them. Army to march on the next day at 8 o'clock.
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Description
Harmar recognizes the conduct of Brigade Major Ormsby, in rallying a party of militia and firing upon savages, whereby he destroyed several of them and expresses his thanks. Although they have been galled, the enemy may hover about the encampment. Cautions to maintain vigilance. Wounded militia to be collected in one place, where Doctor Allison and Doctor Carmichael will attend and dress them. Army to march on the next day at 8 o'clock.
Date
10/23/1790
Author
Sent from
Camp, 24 miles from ruins of Maumee Towns
Collection
Document number
1790102390000
Note
American State Papers, 1st Congress, 3rd Session. Indian Affairs, vol. 1, 106.
Notable persons
Josiah Harmar
Brigade Major Ormsby
militia
savages
guards
wounded militia
Dr. Allison
Dr. Carmichael
Notable locations
Camp
Maumee Towns
Miami Towns
Fort Washington
Notable items
good conduct
vigilance and caution