Printed transcription/modern copy of letter

Orders to take command at Fort McIntosh

Orders from Secretary at War Major General Knox directing Major Fish to take command of the troops at Fort McIntosh on the Ohio River, pending the arrival of Lieutenant Colonel Harmar.

1786

03

28

War Office

See Knox to Fish 4/10/1786 (image dgq16) for the Resolves of Congress necessitating these orders.

Nicholas Fish

Henry Knox

troops

Congress

Lieutenant Colonel Harmar

Major Wyllys

War Office

Ohio River

Fort McIntosh

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War Office March 28th 1786

Sir:
The determination of Congress yesterday on the case of Major Wyllys renders it necessary that you should immediately repair to Fort McIntosh to take upon you the command of the troops on the Ohio until lieutenant colonel Harmar shall arrive there.

You will therefore please to prepare yourself to commence your journey as soon as possible.

I shall communicate with you on the subject of the troops previous to your departure and give you the instructions which may be necessary in writing.

I have the honor
to be
Sir
Your humble servant
[signed] H. Knox

Major Nicholas Fish