Notification of Peaceful Possession of British Posts
Document 1796Wayne announced the possession of the Detroit and Miamis posts, previously held by Great Britain. Enclosed letters from Captain DeButs and Colonel Richard England (British Officer) recounting exchange of possession.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
Wayne announced the possession of the Detroit and Miamis posts, previously held by Great Britain. Enclosed letters from Captain DeButs and Colonel Richard England (British Officer) recounting exchange of possession.
Date
07/11/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Fort Washington
Collection
Document number
1796071153500
Note
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Notable persons
James McHenry
Anthony Wayne
Colonel Hamtramck
Colonel Richard England
Captain DeButts
troops
British officers
Notable locations
Fort Washington
Fort Miamis
Fort Detroit
Detroit
forts
posts
Notable items
letters
treaty
posts
forts