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Employment
Enclosed personal items for Craig's "amiable Lady" and request that the bearer of the letter, John, be employed by Craig.
James Robertson PapersEmploying Armorers
Knox appreciated Hand's employment of armorers instead of "any intermediate person". Requested standard rifles and also how many will be sent from Lancaster.
Stauffer CollectionEliminating Excessive Expenses
Knox urges Wayne to use whatever measures are necessary to eliminate excessive expense. Perhaps the use of oxen instead of packhorses would be one way to save money. A significant number of recruits …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Eggs, Fowl, Lamb
The horses returned on the 19th of February. Smith has sent a bushel of potatoes, a few eggs, a small quantity of butter, a half dozen fowls, and a lamb but he fears he cannot get lime. He discovered …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Effective Use of Patrols
Knox praises Wayne's use of patrols--instead of small garrisons--as a means of protecting the frontier. It is hoped that the people also recognize the effectiveness of the patrols and not feel the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3DUPLICATE: Bank Bills Received
Acknowledged receipt of money from Samuel Hodgdon for use by his department;
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Drum & Fife for Capt. Wells
Knox is directed to issue a drum and fife with drumsticks for Capt. Wells' company.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Drafts of money
Secretary Knox transmits letter from John Belli. The defeat of Arthur St. Clair defeat has inclined him to make large drafts of money. Notes that this is irregular and the drafts should have been upon …
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.Dr. Hammell Relieved from His Post, Etc.
Dr. Hammell has been relieved from his post and therefore his feelings have been much wounded. He is on his way to Philadelphia so that he can find out why he was turned out after having suffered as …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Do Not Be Misled By Indian Overtures of Peace; Support for Legion That it May Conquer
Wayne tells Knox not to be misled by rumors of peace with the Indians. He must do everything in his power to ensure that the Legion is well-manned, well-supplied and well-armed so as to conquer the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Disposition of the Indians in This Quarter
Reverend Kirkland reports on sundry councils with representatives of the western tribes and assesses the prospects for peace or war on the frontier.
Samuel Kirkland PapersDisposition of Indian Forces and Threat of Smallpox
Wayne discusses a number of matters concerning the garrison at Pittsburgh, including the disposition of Indian forces and the threat of small pox. His plan is to separate those troops who have had the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Dispersal of the Indian Party Collected for War
There had been a warning from the Governor of Tennessee that 300-500 hostile Indians were ready to go to war but the intercession of several headmen led to the dispersal of the warriors. As a result, …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Dispatch about Food for Animals at Various Posts
Refers to dispatches about horses and oxen. Reports that the Commander in Chief has ordered 50 bushels oats and corn in addition to previous orders. Lists requests of General Wilkinson and Brigadier …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Disease, Indian Raids, and Lack of Supplies
Wayne reports a number of unfortunate occurances including many deaths at the hands of marauding well-supplied Indians, illness in a number of soldiers and a lack of medical personnel, and a lack of …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Discussion of various matters
Major Craig informs Secretary Knox that the militia will not reinforce Fort Franklin because the snow is too deep. Also mentions that the Senaca Indians are willing to take up arms with the United …
Isaac Craig PapersDiscussion of Military Discipline & Hospital Stores
Letter, discusses military discipline; discusses quality of hospital stores.
John [James] Wilkinson, Ltr to the Spanish Goverment.Discussion of Communication and Transportation of Supplies
Discusses communication between the Secretary of the Treasury and Samuel Hodgdon, as well as estimates of supplies. Outlines lines of communication and transportation.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Discussing the outfitting and deployment of troops
Wayne discusses the deployment and outfitting of some of his forces, the need for rifle uniforms, and the punishment of a difficult young man named Lieut. Smith.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Discussing Progress of Recruits, Allocation of Stores, and Indian Relations
Knox talks of the progress of the movement of recruits and the allocations of stores and the procedures for strict accountability of all public property. Uniformity of pay procedures is advocated. …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3
