Major Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
Document 1794Major Craig discusses the construction of additional barracks at Fort Fayette and reports the military success of General Wayne.
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Pittsburgh 26 September 1794
Sir
In Consequence of the frequent deficiency of men the Garrison of Fort Fayette has been Augmented, additional duties therefore became necessary, I am Accordingly agreeable to the Orders of Coll Butler, Enlarging the Barracks & building a third House in one of the Bastions of the Post, this business is going on with the greatest Expedition & economy possible — Two Boxes of Eight by Six Window Glass will be wanted for the Barracks, for which I have this day Write to Mr Hodgdon —
Late Accounts from Head Quarters Say that Genl Wayne has defeated the Indians near Rouchebout, Killed upwards of one hundred of them at the loss of two Officers & 20 Men Killed & 70 Wounded —
I am Sir
Your Most Obedt
Hamt & Servt
[signature]
[To]
His Honour Henry Knox
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Major Craig discusses the construction of additional barracks at Fort Fayette and reports the military success of General Wayne.
Date
09/26/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Pittsburgh
Repository
Collection
Document number
1794092654001
Page start
1
Note
Cited in Stagg to Craig, 10/04/1794.
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Isaac Craig
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh

