Henry Knox
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Uselessness and Deceit of Treaty Negotiations; Lament for Reduced Strength
Wayne argues that the treaty deliberations are just an effort on the part of the Indians to procrastinate until the conditions of warfare are in their favor. He laments that most of his companies are …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Unconfirmed reports of whites killed by Indians
Major Gaither informs Knox of possible hostilities by Indians against white families [30 dead] vicinity of upper part of Georgia, not far from Ft Matthews. Source of information militia General …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dTwiggs Halted his Expedition
Governor Telfair informs Secretary Knox that due to a lack of provisions General Twiggs halted his expedition.
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dTreaty Talks as Delaying Action; Desire for Offensive to Capture Supplies
Wayne continues to believe that the treaty talks are simply the means by which the Indians and British seek to procrastinate until the military situation is most favorable to their interests. He …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Travel Safety
Remarks on traveling by river or by road to Wheeling. Safety of each mode of transportation discussed.
James Robertson PapersTravel from Pittsburgh
Several officers leave for Head Quarters on Kentucky boat. The water is low which makes slows boat traffic. Cornplanter's nephew brought speech to Colonel O'Hara a copy of which is now enclosed.
James Robertson PapersTransporting Stores and Forage
Since peace with the Indians is not likely, Wayne has decided that the best method of transporting stores and forage westward is by wagons pulled by teams of oxen and provides an accounting of the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Training Artillerists, Payment Issues, Officer Shortage, and Dealings with Cornplanter
Wayne apologizes for antagonizing the President by delaying Col. Proctor's move to the west but Proctor has been very helpful at his present location in training young officers in the use of …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3The Infamous Mr. Martin
Wayne has been informed by Mr. Morrison, a gentleman of veracity, that he saw between twenty and thirty wagon-loads of public stores laying at Shippensburg. Mr. Martin who brought them that far was so …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Tardy interpreters, arrival of Benjamin Lincoln, overdue wampum, and concern over potential troop movements of General Wayne
Commissioners report that General Lincoln arrived on 25 May with stores in the batteaux. No interpreters as of yet; nor is there any white wampum. Duplicate letter enclosed from Colonel McKee. The …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dSuspect Intelligence; Promotions & Court-Martials
Wayne wonders about the validity of the intelligence received from sources that he deems questionable but promises that his Army will be ready when needed. He forwards a list of officers due for …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Supplying the Army with Whiskey
Hamilton discusses the plan to supply the Army with whiskey. The places of deposit will be Forts Washington and Steuben and the mouth of Wheeling from which the spirits will be delivered to the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Supply Issues, Interfort Roads, Mischief of Indians, and Call for Volunteers from Kentucky
The Chickasaws will be given the arms and stores as ordered but that leaves the stores at Hobson's Choice depleted to an alarming extent. New roads are being built between various forts in order to …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Status Report From Fort Pitt
Major Craig forwards the following reports to Secretary Knox: a return of stores, an abstract of accounts, and all vouchers of disbursements. Craig indicates that a contractor successfully sued for …
Isaac Craig PapersStatus Report from Fort Pitt
Major Craig informs Secretary Knox that his returns will be sent by next post and that shipments of lead and clothing have arrived. Craig also informs Knox that Doctor Wallace's supply of medicine is …
Isaac Craig PapersState of Alarm Among Inhabitants of Georgia Frontier, Etc.
From Fort Fidius, Major Gaither reports many of inhabitants have left their homes; some have built forts on their soil. Gaither has furnished many with arms; militia Generals have ordered rations. …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d
