Solution for Small Pox in Recruiting Camp
Document 1792Wayne sent some troops to Block house to protect borders of Washington and Ohio Counties. Wayne awaits orders from Knox regarding vaccination for small pox. Hostile Indians supported by British are assembled, Wayne can not ascertain if they desire peace or war.
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785
16th July 1792
to
Major Genl. Knox
Secy of War
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Wayne sent some troops to Block house to protect borders of Washington and Ohio Counties. Wayne awaits orders from Knox regarding vaccination for small pox. Hostile Indians supported by British are assembled, Wayne can not ascertain if they desire peace or war.
Date
07/06/1792
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Pittsburgh
Repository
Collection
Document number
1792070640201
Page start
1
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Anthony Wayne
troops
recruits
Captain Cass
Indians
British
Captain Brant
Colonel Hamilton
Quartermaster General
Notable locations
Pittsburgh
Washington County
Ohio County
Fort Washington
Notable items
orders
letter
resignation