Perfecting the Troops for the Service
Item
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Title
Perfecting the Troops for the Service
Description
Wayne discusses conflicts between various tribes of Indians and the need for probably twice the provisions than had been originally forecast. Training of the troops is proceeding well but some concern is expressed regarding the accuracy of the dates for which pay will be provided.
year created
1792
month created
09
day created
14
author
sent from location
Pittsburgh
recipient
in collection
in microfilm
in publication
in image
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Anthony Wayne
General Wilkinson
Major Strong
Major Smith
General St. Clair
old Geyesutha
Ensign Sullivan
the Cornplanter's interpreter
New Arrow
Seneca and Canada Indians
the Delawares
the Senecas
detachment of Dragoons
light Infantry
Mr. Brant
Joseph Brant
Quartermaster General
Paymaster General
Governor Mifflin
Colonel Neville
notable location
Pittsburgh
Fort Franklin
Buffalo Creek
the Ohio [River]
notable item/thing
Genl. Wilkinson's letter to me
hostile disposition of the Indians
the quantity of provisions of the respective posts & garrisons
rations for six thousand troops
Posts on the Lakes
inclement season
desultory expedition composed of mounted volunteers
General St. Clair's field of battle
every exertion in my power
three General field days
sudden breastwork
the rear of the enemy
fifty thousand bushels of grain
ample magazine for the Legion
five hundred at eight quarts per horse
Pack Horses or mounted volunteers
what little grass they may pick up
one hundred thousand bushels would be nearer the mark
enclosed extract of instructions to the Paymaster General
Governor Mifflin's letter
You may rest assured that every exertion in my power has, and will be made to perfect the troops in discipline and for the service for which they are intended
notable phrase
You may rest assured that every exertion in my power has, and will be made to perfect the troops in discipline and for the service for which they are intended
document number
1792091453555
page start
92
number of pages
3
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (266 pages) | DTB01 (266 pages) | Collection: Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3 | V: 1 |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: Anthony Wayne, A Name in Arms | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Microfilm: Anthony Wayne Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Anthony Wayne | Pittsburgh | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |