Desertion of Soldiers and Positive Political Relations with Indians
Document 1796Increased bounty for deserters, current punishment not adequate. Building and repairs to fortifications discussed. Indians expectant for annuities due them by treaty of Green ville and desire a meeting with G. Washington at "seat of Government or Great Council fire". Wayne enclosed speech delivered to Indians.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
Increased bounty for deserters, current punishment not adequate.
Building and repairs to fortifications discussed. Indians expectant for annuities due them by treaty of Green ville and desire a meeting with G. Washington at "seat of Government or Great Council fire". Wayne enclosed speech delivered to Indians.
Date
08/28/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Detroit
Collection
Document number
1796082853500
Note
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Notable persons
James McHenry
Anthony Wayne
heads of departments
Commandants
legion
Colonel Hamtramck
Paymaster
Scott & Ernest
Scott
Ernest
contractor
public
Captain Marschalk
British
garrison
Major Burbeck
detachment
Major Doyle
subaltern
Indians
Wyandots
Chipewas
Ottawas
Putawatimes
Sagana
Lieut. Abraham Jones
dragoons
Doctor John M. Scott
Notable locations
Detroit
quarter
Fort Washington
Massac
post
Vincennes
Ohio River
Lakes
Fort Wayne
North West side of the Ohio
Fort Miamis
Michilmackinac
Detroit River
fortification
Isle de Bois Blanc
block house
Green ville
Fort Wayne
Fort Defiance
Elijah Tisdale
Notable items
species
military stores
general return
muster roll
clothing
Indian goods
Treaty of Green ville
treaty
annuities
provisions
emoluments