British post at the Miami
Document 1794Major William Campbell, commander of an allegedly illegal British fort along the banks of the Miami, responds to Major General Anthony Wayne's assertion that the erection of the post was an act of hostility and aggression. States that he does not want conflict with the United States, but that Wayne's letter was insulting to the British flag and King.
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Printed Document
Description
Major William Campbell, commander of an allegedly illegal British fort along the banks of the Miami, responds to Major General Anthony Wayne's assertion that the erection of the post was an act of hostility and aggression. States that he does not want conflict with the United States, but that Wayne's letter was insulting to the British flag and King.
Date
08/22/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Fort Miami
Collection
Document number
1794082290400
Notable persons
Anthony Wayne
William Campbell
British
Notable locations
Fort Miami
Britain
Notable items
works
arms
fort
fortification