Report from Major General Anthony Wayne to Secretary of War Henry Knox from Camp Southwest Branch of Miami, six miles advanced of Fort Jefferson
Document 1793Extract of letter from Major General Anthony Wayne to the Secretary of War Henry Knox from Camp S.W. Branch of Miami River six miles ahead of Fort Jefferson. Reports a successful march of his army; has stopped in want of provisions at Still Water. Assures Knox that he will not give up an inch of ground to the Indians. A chief difficulty is providing security for the convoys of provisions. Wayne reports that wagon train was attacked by savages. Commanded by Lieutenant Lowry of 2d Sub Legion, and Ensign Boyd of 1st Sub Legion; consisted of 90 men and 20 wagons loaded with grain and stores. Date of attack 17 October, 15 killed. Material losses: 70 horses. Stores and wagons were left standing. Has detached company of light infantry and dragoons to reinforce Colonel Hamtranck as escort to Quartermaster General and Contractor's Wagons and pack horses. Reports that he has received the return General Scott's mounted volunteers, encamped at Fort Jefferson. Suggests that the season may be too far advanced for future service. Reports that Indians at Au Glaize have sent women and children to a secret recess and warriors have gathered in force. Savages cannot continue to concentrate, for lack of provisions. Troops are well provisioned. Sickness continues to afflict the army, particularly influenza; General Wilkinson is dangerously ill at Fort Jefferson. Intent is to move to take new ground as soon as the convoys are properly reinforced. Expects to find resistance.
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