Returns, Powder, Return of Howitzers, Untimely Remittances
Document 1792Encloses return. Expects to receive powder. General Wayne ordered return of three of the small howitzers; trunnions are insufficient. Mentions settlement of accounts. Laments the lack of timely remittance to enable him to discharge engagements.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Encloses return. Expects to receive powder. General Wayne ordered return of three of the small howitzers; trunnions are insufficient. Mentions settlement of accounts. Laments the lack of timely remittance to enable him to discharge engagements.
Date
10/05/1792
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Pittsburgh
Collection
Document number
1792100554001
Page start
1
Note
Cited in Knox to Craig, 10/12/1792.
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Isaac Craig
General Anthony Wayne
wagoner
Samuel Hodgdon
QuarterMaster General
Colonel James O'Hara
Notable locations
Pittsburgh
Notable items
return of stores
powder
howitzers
trunnions
wagon
settlement of accounts
expenditures
refunded
remittances