Anthony Wayne
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Too Late to Begin Offensive Operations; State of Payment & Recruitment
Because the peace negotiations consumed so much time, it is too late in the year to begin offensive operations. The choice of location for winter quarters is left to Wayne. Not more that 400 recruits …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Suggestions for Repairing Howitzers
Knox makes suggestions as to how to repair the defective howitzers because it is too costly to replace them.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Request to Nullify Arrest of Brother Soldier
Letter, mentions arrest of Major Smith and request to allow Smith to tender resignation.
Anthony Wayne PapersPurchasing of Rations; Need for Cessation of Movement During Negotiations, for Safety of Negotiators
Rations should be purchased from Contractors near posts so that the prices will be reasonable. It is vital that no offensive actions or incursions into Indian territory be made while the treaty is …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Preventing Possible Breaches of the Truce
Knox orders Wayne to withdraw any forces whose forward movements might be considered a breach of the truce with the northern Indians.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Preparations for War
Knox assures Wayne that every preparation for war must be made in case the treaty negotiations fail, with the understanding that no actions should be taken that might hinder the negotiations or …
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Preparations for Operations Against the Indians
Knox assures Wayne that his orders are sufficiently broad to include whatever preparations are needed to execute successful offensive operations against the Indians should the treaty negotiations …
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Preparation for Treaty with Indians
Discussion of warriors to be present at signing of treaty. Requests presence of Indians.
C. Guild CollectionPreparation for An Aggressive Campaign
Should the treaty negotiations be unsuccessful, Knox orders Wayne to be fully prepared for an aggressive campaign by August 1st at the latest. In an eight-page letter, Knox details the preparations to …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Power to Convene Courts Martial
Knox advises Wayne to provide General Wilkinson with the power to convene courts martial. Dr. Carmichael is en route with the pay for the Army. General Putnam has resigned.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Payment of Legion Continues; Military Escorts for Officials & Apology for Slight
The arrival of the Paymaster should expedite the payment of the troops although sublegionary paymasters should be appointed to aid the process. The President orders that state officials such as …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Order for Legion to Hold Position; Report on Actions of Cherokees and Creeks
Knox orders Wayne to remain on the margins of the Ohio in order to save rations, prepare for the coming campaign, and to avoid antagonizing the Indians. Among the southern Indians, the Cherokees and …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3On Information from Indian Chiefs and the Relinquishment of Fort Jefferson
The Cornplanter's presence is no longer required because adequate information has been obtained from other chiefs. The President orders that Fort Jefferson should not be relinquished until there is …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Obligations of Contractors; Troop & Materiel Deployment
The issue is discussed as to whether the Contractors are required to supply the army on the march in addition to provisioning the camps and garrisons. The number of troops deployed in garrisons is …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3News of Cornplanter, Recruiters, New Ensigns, Pay, and Commissions
The Cornplanter may be on his way to Legionville. Those recruiting officers who can be spared will be ordered to join the Legion. Newly appointed ensigns are not ready to join the Legion but may be …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Negotiations Have Failed, Wayne to Commence Offensive; Problem with Infected Clothing
The treaty negotiations have failed so Wayne is ordered to begin the campaign against the hostile Indians. There is a possibility that some of the clothing stores have been infected with yellow fever …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Negotiation of Treaty and Politics of Desertion
Knox updated Wayne on plans for representatives to travel to Niagara for signing of treaty, appointment of surgeon's mate, and politics relative to deserter who happens to have respectable parents.
Anthony Wayne PapersNeed for Scouts on the Frontier; Forthcoming Banners, Pay & Commissions
Knox again emphasizes the need for scouts on the frontier. He defends the promotion of Lt. Col. Clarke ahead of some of the other officers. Silk standards left over from the previous war will be made …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Letter to Major General Anthony Wayne, Fort Washington from Federal Commissioners Sandusky Conference on Indian decision not to treat
Commissioners report that they are returning from the mouth of Detroit River, where they waited for four weeks for Indians to close the council at rapids of Miami in order to convene treaty …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
