General Orders: Conduct of Brigade Major Ormsby
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
General Orders: Conduct of Brigade Major Ormsby
Description
Harmar recognizes the conduct of Brigade Major Ormsby, in rallying a party of militia and firing upon savages, whereby he destroyed several of them and expresses his thanks. Although they have been galled, the enemy may hover about the encampment. Cautions to maintain vigilance. Wounded militia to be collected in one place, where Doctor Allison and Doctor Carmichael will attend and dress them. Army to march on the next day at 8 o'clock.
short description
General Orders: Conduct of Brigade Major Ormsby
year created
1790
month created
10
day created
23
author
sent from location
Camp, 24 miles from ruins of Maumee Towns
in collection
in publication
note
American State Papers, 1st Congress, 3rd Session. Indian Affairs, vol. 1, 106.
notable person/group
Josiah Harmar
Brigade Major Ormsby
militia
savages
guards
wounded militia
Dr. Allison
Dr. Carmichael
notable location
Camp
Maumee Towns
Miami Towns
Fort Washington
notable item/thing
good conduct
vigilance and caution
document number
1790102390000
Item sets
Document instances
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| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
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Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Josiah Harmar | Camp, 24 miles from ruins of Maumee Towns | [n/a] |