Preparations for the Coming Campaign
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Preparations for the Coming Campaign
Description
Knox reports on the preparations for the imminent campaign against the western Indians, including the deployment of troops, the availability of supplies, and the peace mission of Joseph Brandt.
year created
1791
month created
06
day created
09
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in collection
in publication
note
Cited in Knox to St. Clair, 06/16/1791.
cited note
Cited document sent from the War Office
notable person/group
Arthur St. Clair
Henry Knox
Colonel Procter
troops of General Scott
troops who have marched
regulars
old troops on the Ohio
Major General Butler
companies of levies
mounted corps
Mr. Hodgdon
Six Nations
[Joseph] Brandt
Western Indians
President [Washington]
notable location
War Department
Fort Pitt
Eastern States
Fayette
Kentucky
Fort Washington
upper parts of the Ohio
Painted Post
notable item/thing
your main expedition
reinforcement
garrisons
deficiency of numbers
ordnance
powder
lead
quartermaster's stores
Indian goods
boats
pack horses
articles for the campaign
cavalry horses
notable phrase
It would also appear by the Colonel's statements, that Brandt has gone to the Western Indians, with the concurrence of the British officers, and that his design is peace
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document number
1791060900100
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| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: American State Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Arthur St. Clair | [unknown] | [n/a] |