Affidavit of Colonel John Harding,

Item

Type

Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Title

Affidavit of Colonel John Harding,

Description

This is the affidavit of Colonel John Harding relative to the inquiry into the conduct of General Harmar during the 1790 Indian campaign. Colonel Hardin found no fault with General Harmar’s conduct.

year created

1791

author

in collection

note

Enclosed in Warren [Proceedings], 09/23/1791.

content note

American State Papers, Military Affairs

created note

The affidavit is not dated, but must fall between the end of Harmar's expedition against the Maumee towns of late 1790 and the Court of Inquiry beginning 09/15/1791, where it was presented.

notable person/group

John Harding
General Harmar
Kentucky militia
Indians
French captive
Colonel Trotter
enemy
foot militia
Major Wyllys
Major M'Mullen [McMullen]
Major Hall
federal troops
horsemen
Major Ray
Major Ormsby
Major Doughty
Miller and Hammond
militia soldiers
drummer

notable location

Maumee towns
Wea towns on the Wabash
Fort Washington
old Chiilicothe
Little Miami
mouth of Licking

notable item/thing

artillery
council
Indian camps
three days' provisions
horses
cowardly behavior of the militia
battle ground
forage
litters
six pounder
severe reprimand
number of lashes
intended mutiny
his despondent further observes that during the expedition he never heard officer nor soldier find fault, or give the most distant hint of being displeased, with the general’s conduct in any respect, nor charge him with cowardice or drunkenness…

document number

1791999990000

Document instances

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Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author John Hardin [unknown] [n/a]