Notification of Arrival at Pittsburgh, & Indians Goods' Arrival at Detroit
Document 1797Notifies McHenry of his arrival at Pittsburgh after being ordered there by General Wilkinson; surmises that previously ordered Indian goods will be arriving soon at Detroit.
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Pittsburgh 16th August 1797
I arrived at this place on the 15th instant having been ordered here by General Wilkinson —
The whole of the Indian Goods will reach Detroit probably about this time, & the other stores from this Quarter are considerably forwarded. —
I am, Sir, with great
respect Your Hble
The Honble
James McHenry }
Secy. of War }
Huml Servt
Jno. Wilkins Junr
Mr Master Genl
Type
Letterbook
Description
Notifies McHenry of his arrival at Pittsburgh after being ordered there by General Wilkinson; surmises that previously ordered Indian goods will be arriving soon at Detroit.
Date
08/18/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Pittsburgh
Collection
Document number
1797081840001
Page start
1
Note
3 COLLECTIONS: one with photocopy images, two without images.
Notable persons
James McHenry
John Wilkins Jr
quartermaster general
General James Wilkinson
Secretary of War
Notable locations
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Notable items
Indian goods