Army Detachments to Pittsburgh
Document 1792It is good news that the frontier is quiet. Troops are in motion from Virginia and Maryland and several detachments under Campbell and Asheton should arrive in Pittsburgh soon. Recruiting continues to languish.
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[From Gent Knox — No 5/
Secy of War]
War department
July 7th 1792
Sir
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 29th ultimo. —
The information of the tranquility of the frontiers is highly Satisfactory.
The troops which have been ordered forward, are not all yet in motion — I have directed Major Rudulph, to accelerate those in Virginia and Maryland. I expect the arrival of those to the Eastward, mentioned in the schedules, hourly.
I hope Stakes' troop under Lt Mis Camp[bell] and Major ashetons detachment, will join you shortly after you receive this.
Having been unwell this week, the arrangement of the Sub Legions is not yet com-pleted, the President has the plan under consideration and it will be transmitted to you in a few days.
The recruiting Service seems to languish. —
I have the honor to be with great respect Sir,
Your most obedt Servt
Knox
Major Gend Wayne.
Type
Recipient's Letterbook Copy
Description
It is good news that the frontier is quiet. Troops are in motion from Virginia and Maryland and several detachments under Campbell and Asheton should arrive in Pittsburgh soon. Recruiting continues to languish.
Date
07/07/1792
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1792070700055
Page start
26
Note
Letter No. 5.
Notable persons
Anthony Wayne
Henry Knox
Major Rudolph
Stakes troop
Lt.(?)Campbell
Major Asheton's detachment
Sub-Legions
Notable locations
War Department
the frontiers
Virginia
Maryland
Notable items
tranquility of the frontiers
arrangement of the Sub-Legions
recruiting service seems to languish
The information of the tranquility of the frontiers is highly satisfactory

