Solution for Small Pox in Recruiting Camp

Item

Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Title

Solution for Small Pox in Recruiting Camp

Description

Wayne sent some troops to Block house to protect borders of Washington and Ohio Counties. Wayne awaits orders from Knox regarding vaccination for small pox. Hostile Indians supported by British are assembled, Wayne can not ascertain if they desire peace or war.

year created

1792

month created

07

day created

06

author

sent from location

Pittsburgh

recipient

in collection

in image

notable person/group

Henry Knox
Anthony Wayne
troops
recruits
Captain Cass
Indians
British
Captain Brant
Colonel Hamilton
Quartermaster General

notable location

Pittsburgh
Washington County
Ohio County
Fort Washington

notable item/thing

orders
letter
resignation

notable idea/issue

small pox
war
peace
defense

document number

1792070640201

page start

1

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Document instances

In image In source Location in source
[view document] (6 pages) DCF04 (6 pages) Collection: Anthony Wayne Papers B: Jan 92-Sep 92, 4

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Anthony Wayne Pittsburgh [n/a]
Recipient Henry Knox [unknown] [n/a]