Anthony Wayne

244 documents

[Private] Conspiracy and Conviction of Guilty Parties
04/15/1795 Printed Document
Notification that the President saw letters pertaining to "conspiracy which was calculated to destroy you and your army, and perhaps dismember the United States." All confidence in Newman lost, …
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(Private) Various Treaties
11/07/1795 Printed Document
Heard rumors that Wayne was dead, hope to see him soon with reports of peace with Indians. Peace on all fronts of U.S. has been attained. Negotiations with Algiers commenced, emperor of Morocco has …
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(Private) Esteem and Respect
04/25/1795 Printed Document
Thanks for the congratulations on Pickering's appointment as Secretary of War. Glad that Wayne has succeeded in his position and that Pickering holds Wayne in high esteem.
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Wayne's claim for service as Indian commissioner
05/31/1796 Author's Letterbook Copy
Sends Wayne a copy of the Attorney General's decision on Wayne's (financial) claim for acting as Indian treaty commissioner and requests his account for the claim.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Warning on Health Risks at Fort Miamis
07/16/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry cited sickness among British troops stationed at Fort Miamis stating fort should only be garrisoned by our troops if it is an essential depot in the chain of command and defense of the area.
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Rumor About Ship Seizure on the Ohio
10/15/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Inquiries about rumor that Wayne seized boat on Ohio that contained money, and private letters of General Wilkinson.
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Rule of Seniority Used to Designate New Arrangements of Legion and Cavalry
08/27/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry gave details of new arrangements of legion and cavalry as designated by the President of the United States. Promotions of officers included.
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Resignation of Wasdworth and Request for Inlistement Roster
07/22/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Captain Wadsworth of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers resigned commission, Joseph Elliot to fill vacancy. Senate to approve his appointment next session, McHenry requested dates of expiration …
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Request for Artillery and Ammunition for Fort Defiance
03/04/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry needed directions to be given to an officer for the transport of artillery and ammunition from Fort Washington to Fort Defiance.
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Report of Suspected Traitors
05/25/1796 Autograph Letter Signed
McHenry warns Wayne of the presence of three men (Thomas Powers, Victor de Collot and Joseph Warin) who intend to reconnoiter the United States' military position in the western country and encourage …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Regarding Treaty of friendship, navigation and limits between United States and Spain
12/18/1796 Copy of Signed Document
Writing from New Madrid on the Mississippi, Lieutenant Charles De Hault de Lassus, commander of the post of New Madrid, Missouri, refers to treaty of friendship, navigation, and limits between the …
Reservation File of the Office of the Judge Advocate General (Army), Ca. 1800-1950. (RG153)
Ration Supply for Troops to Staff Posts Evacuated by British Troops
05/29/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry provided information on troops to be stationed at forts recently vacated by British troops per treaty agreement with United States. McHenry provided information on garrisons to facilitate the …
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Provisional Appointment of Doctor Pfeifer
06/29/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry added Pfeifer to list of provisional appointments, requested that Wayne assign him to Detroit without interfering with military rights, McHenry much obliged.
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Private Note Regarding Charges Entered Against Wayne by Wilkinson
07/09/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry advised Wayne to take comfort in the good will and confidence of his officers, notified Wayne of General Wilkinson's objective to request for decision inquiry or a court martial against Wayne.
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Order to Refrain from Purchasing Horses
07/02/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry requested Wayne refrain from purchasing cavalry horses citing the transportation of provisions belongs to the contractor and is not an expense of the United States.
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Order to Direct a Court of Inquiry at West Point Against Rochefountaine
05/12/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Officers of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers exhibited charges against Lieutenant Colonel Rochefontaine. McHenry ordered Wayne assemble an unprejudiced Court of Inquiry per request of …
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Order to Appoint Subaltern Officers to Receive Rations from O'Hara
06/25/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry laid out plan for receiving and documenting rations; receipts to be furnished to Mr. O'Hara on forms given by the Secretary of the Treasury.
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Order of President to Direct Dragoons to Join Lieutenant Colonel Gaither
08/05/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Per request in letter dated 07/30/1796, McHenry inquired about the assemble of dragoons to march to the frontier of Georgia. Orders of President state the dragoons are to meet Lieut. Col. Gaither at …
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On Personal Enemies, Especially James Wilkinson
07/09/1796 Autograph Letter Signed
Reports to Wayne on Wayne's personal enemies, especially including Gen. James Wilkinson.
John Adams Papers
Notification to Prepare Standing Company of Dragoons
07/30/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Creek Indians refuse to sell land to Georgia. Relations of frontier people in New York uncertain. Per recent Act of Congress, McHenry requested Wayne prepare standing companies of dragoons to patrol …
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Military Support for Frontiers of Tennessee
09/10/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Infantry to rendezvous at Tellico Blockhouse for protections of frontier. Movement of other companies detailed, Spanish troops to vacate forts per treaty.
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French movements on the frontier and acquisition of Louisiana Territory from Spain
09/11/1796 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Describes movements of French agents on the frontier and their relation with Indians. Pasteur reports that James Johnson has said that the United States has "very few friends" in that region. Pasteur …
James McHenry Papers
French Agents on the Frontier
05/26/1796 Cited letter or document
CITATION only. Pasteur to Wayne, 07/29/1796. [Letter, advises re movements of French agents on Frontier.]
Citations
Evacuation Orders
06/27/1796 Autograph Letter Signed
McHenry informs Wayne that the governor of Canada has instructed the British army's evacuation of Fort Miami, Fort Detroit and Fort Michilimackinac. McHenry requests that Wayne make an account of the …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Enclosed Letters, Directions to Proceed to Fort Fidius
08/19/1796 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Orders to direct commander of cavalry to proceed to Fort Fidius; Major Craig to send whiskey down Ohio to Detroit.
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