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 Harmars conduct.
year created
1791
author
in collection
in publication
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 generals conduct in any respect, nor charge him with cowardice or drunkenness
document number
1791999990000
Item sets
Document instances
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[view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
[view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: American State Papers, Mil. Affrs | [unknown] |
Document names
Type | Name | Location | Notes |
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Author | John Hardin | [unknown] | [n/a] |