Issues of Supply & Initial Contacts with Indians
Document 1793Notes Legion's march from Hobson's Choice continued from Oct. 7 to the 13th, when it stopped for lack of provisions. Notes that rations contractors are totally inadequate, and the entire Legion has been engaged in moving provisions, as the contractors cannot. Nonetheless optimistic about staying supplied, and vows not to fall back. Notes problem of protecting supply convoys, and relates tale of an attack upon one on the 17th near Fort Jefferson (blaming its capture on most of the soldiers fleeing). Notes his spies report the Indians are sending their noncombatants away and mustering for battle, but that they (unlike his force, which has resupplied itself) cannot remain mustered long, for want of supplies. Notes being deprived of men due to sickness (incl. Gen. Wilkinson) and resignation; plans to move forward once expected convoy reaches him.
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