Movement of Troops

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Isaac Craig Pittsburg 22 Nov 1794 Sir Your favor of the 14 Instant is this [undecipherable] come to hand. Capt. Lyman’s Detachment is here together with twelve Dragoons brought to this post by Colonel Slough, who has left this detachment in charge of a Corporal & returned to Lancaster, both those Detachments are in Quarters here and have not yet learned from Governor Lee whether they are to continue or be removed to a post on the Monongahela, I presume that it will be determined shortly as it is said the Governor intends in a day or two to set off on his return to Virginia. I am Sir with great respect your Humble Servant Isaac Craig Honl Maj. Genl Knox Secry of War Philadelphia

Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Description

Detachments arrived and residing in Pittsburgh. No news on Governor Lee's on removing troops to post on Monongahela river, but presumed it would be settled before the Governor's return to Virginia.

Date

11/22/1794

Author

Recipient

Sent from

Pittsburgh

Document number

1794112254001

Page start

1

Note

Cited in Knox to Craig, 11/29/1794.

Notable persons

Henry Knox
Isaac Craig
dragoons
detachment
Captain Lyman
Cornet Slough
corporal
Governor Lee
Henry Lee

Notable locations

Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
quarters
Monongahela River
Virginia