Instructions to Major General Scott
Document 1794The Secretary of War sends instructions to Charles Scott, notifying him that he has been temporarily appointed as Major General for the purpose of commanding volunteers raised in Kentucky. These volunteers are intended to reinforce General Wayne in his campaigns in the Indian war.
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Type
Contemporary Copy of Letter
Description
The Secretary of War sends instructions to Charles Scott, notifying him that he has been temporarily appointed as Major General for the purpose of commanding volunteers raised in Kentucky. These volunteers are intended to reinforce General Wayne in his campaigns in the Indian war.
Date
05/17/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Collection
Document number
1794051700400
Page start
1
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Anthony Wayne
Charles Scott
volunteers
[George Washington]
brigadiers
Robert Todd
Thomas Barbie
officers
Major Craig
legion
Caleb Swan
Notable locations
War Office
frontier
Kentucky
Fort Washington
Georgetown
Pittsburgh
Ohio River
Fort Pitt
Notable items
Indian war
muster
forage