Coalescence of the Legion at Pittsburgh, Winter Encampment, and Stance Toward Indians
Item
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of author
Title
Coalescence of the Legion at Pittsburgh, Winter Encampment, and Stance Toward Indians
Description
Has returned from scouting a winter site for the army; must wait for water to rise (for ease of supply) before relocating there. Refers to retention of interpreters. Capt. Pierce will soon arrive from Philadelphia with 192 noncoms and privates; complains that Capt. Eaton "of whom we have heard so much" has brought only 44 noncoms and privates, and that all arriving detachments thus far have had the same problem. Affirms hostile views of the Indians, and hopes all ideas of peace will be done away with, that the Legion may be more quickly assembled and allowed to do its job.
short description
Ltr, Citation only
year created
1792
month created
10
day created
26
author
sent from location
Pittsburgh
recipient
in collection
in image
note
Cited in Knox to Wayne, 11/02/1792.
Spans Images 122-123 of this collection.
Spans Images 122-123 of this collection.
cited note
Cited document addressed to the War Office
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Anthony Wayne
interpreters
Captain Pierce
Captain Eaton
detachments
Indians
Legion
Secretary of War
non commissioned officers
privates
troops
General Knox
President Washington
contractors
quartermaster
Cornplanter
Mr. Rosecrantz
Sergeant Reynolds
notable location
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Ohio River
Indian County
Allegheny River
Big Beaver River
Buffalo Creek
Connowaingo
Fort Franklin
Geyesutha
Burnt Towns
notable item/thing
peace
supply by water
viva voce
compensation
intelligence
document number
1792102653555
page start
122
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | DTB01 (266 pages) | Collection: Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3 | V: 1 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Anthony Wayne | Pittsburgh | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |