Clements Library: University of Michigan
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Secretary of War orders troops to escort Indian Commissioners
Henry Knox, Secretary at War, orders Lieutenant Colonel Fish, Commanding Officer of the U.S. troops in New York, to detach one company of infantry to Fort McIntosh in order to accompany the Indian …
Nicholas Fish PapersRequest for military support for the Commissioners of Indian Affairs
Secretary at War, Henry Knox, orders Lieutenant Colonel Nicholas Fish, Commander of New York troops, to detach Captain Doughty's company of artillery to support the Commissioners of Indian Affairs at …
Nicholas Fish PapersRegarding Numbers & Subsistence for Prisioners and Indians at Fort Schuyler
Joseph Carleton, War Office, directs LtCol Nicholas Fish, Commander of New York troops, to provide an accurate number of prisoners and Indians being held at Fort Schuyler. Carleton needs an accurate …
Jonathan Cass PapersProvisions for prisoners
Prisoners expected at Fort Stanwix; provisions for them are somewhere between Albany and the fort. Asks that Fish take measure to distribute provisions as they come in.
Nicholas Fish PapersProblem Regarding Subsistence for Hamtramck's March Being Funded with Bank Notes
The Treasury issued bank notes instead of cash for the subsistence of Captain Hamtramck's company on the march. Joseph Carleton, War Office, explains this problematic circumstance to LtCol Nicholas …
Jonathan Cass PapersOrders for Detaching West Point Troops to the Ohio Region
Henry Knox, Secretary at War, orders Major Nicholas Fish, Commander of the troops of New York, to detach Captain Hamtramck's company of infantry from the garrison at West Point. Hamtramck will …
Jonathan Cass PapersOrder to March to the Ohio
Henry Knox, Secretary at War, orders Major Nicholas Fish, Commanding Officer of all troops of New York, to immediately detach one company under Captain Hamtramck to the Ohio River. Knox orders Fish …
Jonathan Cass PapersMilitary clothing on the Sloop Sally
Samuel Hodgdon sends to Major Nicholas Fish notification of shipment of military clothing.
Nicholas Fish PapersData chart of the American army between 1777 and 1783
Secretary at War Joseph Carleton complies with a request for information on the American army, enclosing a chart of data from 1777 to 1783.
James McHenry PapersContents of the Brigantine Irish
Lists the military contents of the Brigantine Irish.
Nicholas Fish PapersAppointment & Duties of a Quartermaster for Hamtramck's March to the Ohio
Joseph Carleton, War Office, directs Lieutenant Colonel Nicholas Fish, Commander of New York troops, to appoint an officer who will accompany Captain Hamtramck's march, fulfill the duties of a …
Jonathan Cass PapersOrder Concerning Leader of Recruits at West Point
General Knox 's order to Major Fish to have Lieutenant Conolly take charge of the Army recruits at West Point.
Jonathan Cass PapersTo the Chiefs and Warriors of the Shawnee Nation, Concerning Past & Future Treaties
Discusses the effect of recent Congressional decisions upon U.S.-Indian relations, and asks for a specific treaty meeting with the Delawares and Shawnees. Professes U.S. goodwill toward the Indians.
Jonathan Cass PapersTo the Chiefs and Warriors of the Delaware Nation, Concerning Past & Future Treaties
Discusses the effect of recent Congressional decisions upon U.S.-Indian relations, and asks for a specific treaty meeting with the Delawares and Shawnees. Professes U.S. goodwill toward the Indians.
Jonathan Cass PapersRequest for the Wyandot Nation to Join the U.S. in War Against the Shawnee
Refers to an earlier meeting between the U.S. and several Indian tribes at Muskingum Falls [Ohio region], which apparently aimed at peace between the Indian tribes. Now St. Clair accuses the Shawnees …
Jonathan Cass PapersWorthlessness of Peace Council; Necessity of Keeping Force in Readiness
Wayne proclaims that the terms of the peace council were so demeaning as to render them worthless. More than ever he proposes a state of readiness that will enable the Legion to move against the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Worry over the safe return of Cornplanter; preparing for winter quarters; concerns over plans to redistribute the Sublegions;
Cited in Knox to Wayne, 10/26/1792. Wayne is gratified to learn that Governor Blount was merely alarmed by the report of war and not more seriously affected. He worries about the safe return of …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Wayne's Legion Ready in the Spring
Wayne declares his readiness to confront the full force of Indians by the following Spring [1793] and expresses more confidence in his ability to defeat the Indians than in an inconclusive peace.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Wayne's Campaign Strategy
Wayne explains in detail his strategy for the campaign against the Indians who he insists are being aided, behind the scenes, by the British. He argues against a Fall campaign because his troops are …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Wayne Will Not Overextend His Forces; Peaceful Meeting with Chiefs; Winter Quarters Completed
Wayne assures Knox that everything that can be done is being done regarding the defense of the frontier but does not want to overextend, and therefore weaken, his forces. He has met with some friendly …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Wayne Appointed Major General
Knox notifies Wayne of his appointment as a Major General and as commanding officer of U.S. forces. He is to respond as to whether or not he accepts this appointment.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3War and Peace with Indians, Putnam's Plan for War
War and peace with hostile and peaceful Indian nations discussed, Knox enclosed Brigadier General Putnam plan for war and his objections to commencing war in present year. Navigation report by late …
Anthony Wayne PapersUnits Recently Arrived and Precautions to Protect Settlers
Wayne reports on the various military units that are now with him at Pittsburgh and the precautions he will be taking to protect the neighboring settlers from Indian attacks.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Troops, Recruits, and Stores to Pittsburgh
Knox assures Wayne that his troops, recruits, and stores are moving with dispatch toward Pittsburgh and discusses the movement of specific units. Although the President wants the troops trained at …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Troops Taken Prisoner, Information Gathered, Situation Unsafe for Travel
Wilkinson now commanding Fort Hamilton provided intelligence gathered by Lieut. Gaines during his outing with a search party for captured soldiers. Kentucky volunteers and pack horses to arrive at …
Anthony Wayne Papers
