Refers to Provisions for Upcoming Expedition against Indians
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Refers to Provisions for Upcoming Expedition against Indians
Description
Believes upcoming expedition expense will be great, but believes economic foresight will help. Discusses supplies provided by contractors who should pay themselves for pack horses. Advised Harmar to be as light as possible. The President will be anxious to hear details of the expedition and its success.
year created
1790
month created
09
day created
14
author
sent from location
War Office
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Josiah Harmar
Henry Knox
contractors
Miami Indians
Indian Nation
George Washington
notable location
War Office
Miami Village
notable item/thing
packhorse
rations
tents
provisions
supplies
notable idea/issue
expedition
travel
purchase
transportation of supplies
supply
payment
expense
exploration
document number
1790091400001
page start
1
transcription
War Office, 14th September 1790
[stamped upper right]The Western Rec[undecipherable] Historical SocietyCleveland, Ohio
Mss No. 2404
Sir The expense of the proposed expedition will be great but, I have that confidence in your economical arrangements, that you will not order more packhorses that shall be absolutely necessary, consistent with efficacy. The packhorses for provisions will be at the contractors expense. It is true they will have an additional price for the rations; but as you will not take tents, and, in all other respects, will be unincumbered, and as light as possible, I do not conceive that you will want packhorses for other objects than your provisions. I have written to the governor by this conveyance respecting the Miami village, which will be considered as a joint letter. The President of the United States will be anxious to hear of the arrangements and sucess.
I am &cH. Knox.Secretary
To General Harmar.
[stamped at bottom]
This material may be protected by copyright law, Title 17, U.S. Code--The Western Reserve Historical Society, 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Not to be reproduced without written permission of The Western Reserve Historical Society, 10825 East Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio 44108
[stamped upper right]The Western Rec[undecipherable] Historical SocietyCleveland, Ohio
Mss No. 2404
Sir The expense of the proposed expedition will be great but, I have that confidence in your economical arrangements, that you will not order more packhorses that shall be absolutely necessary, consistent with efficacy. The packhorses for provisions will be at the contractors expense. It is true they will have an additional price for the rations; but as you will not take tents, and, in all other respects, will be unincumbered, and as light as possible, I do not conceive that you will want packhorses for other objects than your provisions. I have written to the governor by this conveyance respecting the Miami village, which will be considered as a joint letter. The President of the United States will be anxious to hear of the arrangements and sucess.
I am &cH. Knox.Secretary
To General Harmar.
[stamped at bottom]
This material may be protected by copyright law, Title 17, U.S. Code--The Western Reserve Historical Society, 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Not to be reproduced without written permission of The Western Reserve Historical Society, 10825 East Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio 44108
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (1 pages) | DAA13 (1 pages) | Collection: Alfred T. Goodman Papers | C: 1, F: 11 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | War Office | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Josiah Harmar | [unknown] | [n/a] |