[No. 34] Apprehension of Man Under O'Hara's Employ
Document 1794Enclosed in confidence, an extract of a letter from Gen. Wayne regarding Robert Newman of Kentucky. Newman stated to Col. Hamilton that he was captured by Indians near Niagara, but allowed to return home by Gov. Simcoe by way of Philadelphia. Hodgdon advanced Newman $20. By order of the President, Newman is to be apprehended and put under guard at Fort Washington. The government hoped to question Newman who they believed was employed by O'Hara. Provided physical description of Newman.
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Letter Signed
Description
Enclosed in confidence, an extract of a letter from Gen. Wayne regarding Robert Newman of Kentucky. Newman stated to Col. Hamilton that he was captured by Indians near Niagara, but allowed to return home by Gov. Simcoe by way of Philadelphia. Hodgdon advanced Newman $20.
By order of the President, Newman is to be apprehended and put under guard at Fort Washington. The government hoped to question Newman who they believed was employed by O'Hara. Provided physical description of Newman.
Date
10/04/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1794100420001
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1
Notable persons
Isaac Craig
John Stagg
Secretary of War
Anthony Wayne
Robert Newman
Indians
Indian Nation
Simcoe
governor
Butler
President
informant
O'Hara
Notable locations
War Department
Eastward
Kentucky
Niagara
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Carlisle
Fort Washington
Notable items
stage
stage coach