Possible Delay of Operations

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Type

Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Description

Knox relays the President's concern about the detention of the troops on the upper parts of the Ohio which could result in a delay of the operations which might hinder the success of the campaign.

Date

08/25/1791

Author

Recipient

Sent from

War Department

Collection

Document number

1791082511000

Notable persons

Arthur St. Clair
Henry Knox
General Butler
the President [Washington]
the Quartermaster [Hodgdon]

Notable locations

War Department
upper parts of the Ohio

Notable items

detention of the troops
commencement of the operations
objects of the campaign
horses for the artillery
baggage
contractor's arrangements
supplies of provisions
deficiency of troops