Details of Reconnaissance Mission on Savage Indians

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Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Description

Wilkinson gave detailed account of intelligence mission to determine path of savage Indians who previously assaulted garrison of Fort Hamilton. Safety of roads to frontier posts and transportation of materials compromised by savages.

Date

11/06/1792

Recipient

Sent from

Fort Hamilton

Document number

1792110640001

Note

Enclosed in Knox to US Senate, 12/19/1792. Cited in Knox to Wayne, 12/22/1792.

Notable persons

Henry Knox
James Wilkinson
Major Adams
savages
Indians
rifle corps
enemy
Commandant
Kentucky Mounted Infantry

Notable locations

Fort Hamilton
river
Fort McClain
encampment
garrison
post
frontier

Notable items

rifles
pack horses
forage
transportation of materials to post
safety of roads