Clements Library: University of Michigan
556 documents
Daily Events at Post of Legion Ville
Wayne recounts details of current peace discussion with Indians and regular update of events at post.
Anthony Wayne PapersCopy: Attack on Fort Hamilton
Description of an attack on Fort Hamilton by Indians. After repelling the attack, some troops set out after them. Wilkinson has hired spies to infiltrate the belligerents' community.
Anthony Wayne PapersConfidential Letters Forwarded, Modification to Law on Assembly of Officers Addressed
Highly confidential letters from Wilkinson to be transmitted to Wayne. Proper methods for assembling officers discussed. Mr. James Seagrove made amicable agreement with Creek Indians.
Anthony Wayne PapersConditions of U.S. Treaty with Six Nations
Formal invitation to Brandt to sit on General Council as Chief of Six Nations. Document explains the U.S. stance on hostile Indians, hopes Brandt will convey sentiments to Indians.
Northwest Territory PapersComplaints About Clothing & Pay Not Reaching Wayne's Legion
Knox responds to a complaint regarding stores of clothing that never reached the Legion. He assures Wayne that every precaution was taken to ensure that the clothing was delivered appropriately. …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Coalescence of the Legion at Pittsburgh, Winter Encampment, and Stance Toward Indians
Has returned from scouting a winter site for the army; must wait for water to rise (for ease of supply) before relocating there. Refers to retention of interpreters. Capt. Pierce will soon arrive …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Clothing, Muskets, and Powder
All is quiet on the frontier but the lack of clothing for the troops is a disgrace. Wayne discusses a modification of his muskets which, using a fine-grain powder, will eliminate the need for priming …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Army Detachments to Pittsburgh
It is good news that the frontier is quiet. Troops are in motion from Virginia and Maryland and several detachments under Campbell and Asheton should arrive in Pittsburgh soon. Recruiting continues to …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Appointment with Instructions and Duties of Paymaster of Troops of United States
Duties of paymaster of United States troops laid out in detail.
Anthony Wayne PapersAdvice to Wayne on Disposition and Supply of Garrisons in Winter
Knox is advising Wayne as to the most efficient ways to prepare for the winter with particular emphasis on the provisioning and hutting of the troops at all the garrisons. He has the idea that if the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Advice on Building Posts During Negotiations, Supply by Land, and Care of Visiting Wabash Chiefs
Knox warns that that it would be improper to build new posts during treaty negotiations, but if the peace talks fail, the posts should be built during the winter or in the early spring. He talks again …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Acknowledged Receipt of Orders Reorganizing Sublegions, Update on Troop Movement
Wayne gave locations and marching orders for troops in Ohio County, information on new recruits acquired in Pennsylvania, and details on the arrest of Lieut. Smith.
Anthony Wayne PapersAccounts of Capture by Indians & Rumor of Indian Attack on Detroit
The letter begins by informing Knox that it is certain that Indians killed Colonel Harding and Major Truman. Two men who were taken prisoner by the Indians provide an account of how the men lost …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Accounts Must Be Settled Accurately
Knox discusses the procedures by which the troops should be paid and cautions that accuracy is paramount. The President will need to decide how many troops are to remain on the upper parts of the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3"Articles & Necessaries" for the Army
Wayne sends Knox a long list of "articles & necessaries" that he requires. Clothing, muster rolls, powder sieves, and Baron Steuben's Blue Book are among the items requested.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Wayne to Continue War Preparations While Not Antagonizing Indians; Reasons for Not Launching Supporting Movement
Wayne is to continue to make appropriate preparations for war without unduly alarming the Indians, thereby rendering the position of the peace Commissioners dangerously precarious. The reasons are …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Wayne Letter & Enclosures Forwarded to Knox
One of the War Office clerks forwards Wayne's letter and enclosures to Knox.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Warrant Drawn for Quartermaster's Department
A warrant for $500.00 drawn in favor of Hodgdon from the Treasury. Money is for the Quartermaster's Department. Knox requested Hodgdon send money to Isaac Craig "tomorrow".
Northwest Territory PapersWarning that Wayne's Preparations Signal to Indians that U.S. is Preparing for War
The Commissioners are warning Knox that Wayne's recent movements and provisioning send a strong signal to the Indians at the Niagara peace council that US forces are preparing for war.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3War Dept. Personnel Issues
Knox addresses personnel issues including pay (the paymaster is finally on site), promotions, reductions in force, pay raises, and training. Several Wabash chiefs have died of smallpox.
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Wait for Word from Indian Allies & An Appointment to Adjutant General
Col. Proctor will remain in Legionville until he hears from the Indian allies and will occupy his time in making improvements on the new carriage for one of the howitzers. Regarding the appointment of …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Vacancy in the Office of Adjutant General & Invoices for Stores
Knox requests that Wayne fill the office of Adjustant General which is again vacant. Th case of Dr. Scott is referred to him to take whatever action he deems appropriate. Invoices for various stores …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Uselessness 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.1-3U.S. & Indian Differences Regarding Ohio River Boundary Irreconcilable; War Will Continue
The Indians have acknowledged the receipt of the recent treaty commissioners' speech, which declared that the U.S.-Indian Boundary could no longer be the Ohio; the Indians have stated that they will …
Jonathan Cass PapersTreaty 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.1-3
