Report from Fort Washington
Document 1793Harris reports that Indians remain peaceable. Mentions Mr. Colesworthy. Harris says he is very busy and does not have time to write him. Letter from Mr Bissell to this family enclosed. Mentions Shaylor.
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[Cincinnati]
Genl Washington / 9 Jan 179[5?]
Dear Sir.
Once more I have the pleasure of an Opportunity to inform You that I do joy that invaluable Blessing Health: and enquire after your welfare. —
There has no important actions occured since my last, the Indians remain peaceable, waiting Winter vigour — Indicominant of the movements of the Army wait the opening Spring. —
The last Letter which I had the pleasure of recieving from You Sir, was dated in July: — will You be pleased to write me by the next Opportunity,
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Harris reports that Indians remain peaceable. Mentions Mr. Colesworthy. Harris says he is very busy and does not have time to write him. Letter from Mr Bissell to this family enclosed. Mentions Shaylor.
Date
01/07/1793
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Fort Washington
Repository
Collection
Document number
1793010780301
Page start
1
Note
Margins slightly obscured.
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Johnathan Harris
Indians
Colesworthy
Bissell
Shaylor
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Fort Washington
Cincinnati
Fort St. Clair
Notable items
enclosed letter
movements of the army