New Troops Being Raised for Ohio Campaign Under St. Clair
Document 1791Informs Burbeck of Swan's travels, comments that the population of Philadelphia still seem agitated over Harmar's defeat at the hands of the Ohio Indians the previous autumn. Comments on new troops being raised, and rumors of St. Clair's elevation to command another offensive into Ohio country. Asks that his belongings be sent on after him. Comments on mutual acquaintances, including the promotion of one.
Letter from Swan 1791 Philaa. March 17. 1791 Dear Sir I saild the 20 feby & arrived in New York 3 March & in this City the 11th of the present - every body is well - but the public seem a little agitated, at the disaster of their troops who fought under Genl Harmon at the Miamis last fall - New troops are raising - say 2260 souls Doughty has a regt to be raised in N England Genl St. Clair is said to be the Commander in Chief. - I have neither time nor liberty to say more - If you have not send up my trunk & Mattress & pillows to Jackson, pray do it soon I have written to him to send it to me by the first vessel - My love and sincere regards to the Doctor and Cap Pine - Savage is not yet arrived & God knows where he is - Dr Nicoll is appointed a Lt of Artilly. - I am Yrs. with sentiments of esteem C. Swan Capt [undecipherable] Burbeck Write to me - by the Conveyance of the trunk - if you can.
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