Returns, Powder, Return of Howitzers, Untimely Remittances

Item

Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Title

Returns, Powder, Return of Howitzers, Untimely Remittances

Description

Encloses return. Expects to receive powder. General Wayne ordered return of three of the small howitzers; trunnions are insufficient. Mentions settlement of accounts. Laments the lack of timely remittance to enable him to discharge engagements.

short description

Returns, powder, return of howitzers, untimely remittances

year created

1792

month created

10

day created

05

author

sent from location

Pittsburgh

recipient

in collection

in image

note

Cited in Knox to Craig, 10/12/1792.

cited note

Cited document addressed to the War Office

notable person/group

Henry Knox
Isaac Craig
General Anthony Wayne
wagoner
Samuel Hodgdon
QuarterMaster General
Colonel James O'Hara

notable location

Pittsburgh

notable item/thing

return of stores
powder
howitzers
trunnions
wagon
settlement of accounts
expenditures
refunded
remittances

document number

1792100554001

page start

1

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[view document] (3 pages) IAM74 (3 pages) Collection: James Robertson Papers IIA144-145

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Isaac Craig Pittsburgh [n/a]
Recipient Henry Knox [unknown] [n/a]