Report from Fort Washington

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Type

Typed letter

Description

Wilkinson reports on the operations of the Kentucky Rifle Corps and Cavalry, his plans for establishing supply magazines, letters sent to General Wayne, and plans for his future movements.

Date

08/05/1792

Recipient

Sent from

Fort Washington

Collection

Document number

1792080540000

Note

No. 21.

Notable persons

Henry Knox
James Wilkinson
Major Strong
rifle corps
cavalry
Brigadier General Putnam
Mr. Belli

Notable locations

Fort Washington
Fort Hamilton
Fort St. Clair
Fort Knox
Fort Jefferson

Notable items

convoy of provisions
advanced posts
escort
excessive duty
safe passport
magazine of hay
crop
utmost vigilance
requisition
erection of magazines
short forage
excellent hay
strong stockade
stables