Military Report from Danville
Document 1791General Wilkinson has enjoyed some success in destroying two Indian towns but General St. Clair is struggling to secure the aid of the Kentucky militia who are averse to cooperating with the regular army.
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Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
General Wilkinson has enjoyed some success in destroying two Indian towns but General St. Clair is struggling to secure the aid of the Kentucky militia who are averse to cooperating with the regular army.
Date
08/22/1791
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Danville, Virginia
Collection
Document number
1791082290000
Note
This letter was forwarded to Washington by Hamilton (September 16,1791), and would presumably have been sent on to Knox.
Notable persons
William Irvine
John Brown
the enemy
General St. Clair
Executive of Virginia [Beverly Randolph]
Lieutenants of this District
Notable locations
Danville, Virginia
banks of the Wabash
the Ohio
Notable items
Express from General Wilkinson
his success
large Indian town
Kickapoo town
aid from the Kentucky militia
cooperation with the regulars
laws of this state [Virginia]