Report from Fort Washington
Document 1792Wilkinson reports on the state of his troops, his opinion of the intentions of the Indians and the possibilities for negotiations, the disposition and state of his troops, and his recommendations as to the future operations of the army.
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Wilkinson reports on the state of his troops, his opinion of the intentions of the Indians and the possibilities for negotiations, the disposition and state of his troops, and his recommendations as to the future operations of the army.
Date
09/17/1792
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Fort Washington
Collection
Document number
1792091740000
Note
No.105 p.100.
Notable persons
Henry Knox
James Wilkinson
General Putnam
Governor Shelby
scouts
woman who made her escape from the enemy
double spies
Shawanese
servant
Mr. Swan, the Paymaster General
invalids
principal Surgeon
medical department
Commander in Chief
infantry
cavalry
General Putnam
northern tribes of savages
mounted riflemen
companies of infantry
contractor
adjutant
Inspector General
Deputy Quartermaster General
principal artificer
Captain Joshua Barbee
Ensign Flynn
Columbia militia
Notable locations
Fort Washington
Fort Hamilton
waters of the Omee
St. Vincennes
St. Marys River
Fort St. Clair
Fort Jefferson
Kentucky
the Omee
Notable items
defense of the frontiers of Kentucky
public interests
pacific overtures
murder of Colonel Hardin and Major Trueman
Mr. Britt's delay at Pittsburgh
claim of the Columbia militia
pay allowed them
dispersed situation of the Army
expense to the public
honorable discharges
disability
pensions
payment of the troops
the woods
rags which covered them
offensive to decency
levy clothing
my conduct in command
national weal
honor of my profession
pacific overtures
offensive operations
inclement season
batteaux
navigation
loss of blood
rapid marches
villages of the enemy
General St. Clair's encampment
field of battle
councils of the enemy
General Harmar's route
Maumi villages
five month's provisions
extreme hardships
extra clothing
shoes
socks
watch coats
blankets
winds or weather
casualties
forage
rations