Langor of the Enemy and a Cautious Vigilance
Item
Type
Extract
Title
Langor of the Enemy and a Cautious Vigilance
Description
General Wilkinson includes his monthly return with the strength of the respective posts and his assessment of the reasons for Indian inactivity.
year created
1792
month created
07
day created
06
author
sent from location
Fort Washington
recipient
in collection
notable person/group
Henry Knox
James Wilkinson
officers' waiters
the sick
Lieutenant Hartshorne's corps of mounted infantry
notable location
Fort Washington
Kentucky
Fort Hamilton
Fort St. Clair
Fort Jeffereson
Fort Steuben
Fort Knox
notable item/thing
health and comfort of the troops
ground prepared for turnips
seed
soldier's duty
no security for any escort
stock of provisions
highest toned caution
strict obedience of your commands
prudence
langor of the enemy
vigilance
notable phrase
The langor of the enemy from whatever cause and a cautious vigilance have heretofore saved us and the depending season, which makes it extremely difficult for them to move in large bodies, will still favor us but 'tis no absolute security.
document number
1792070640100
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Anthony Wayne Transcripts | XX, p. 89 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James Wilkinson | Fort Washington | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |